[TechRepublic] Acer's long-awaited tablets: 7-in, 10-in, and dual-screen

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Editor's note: Today we've got my round-up of the Acer 2011 tablets. Click into the article and watch a clip of the new dual-screen tablet/laptop. Don't miss the list of the top IT certifications for 2011 and the news on newspaper subscriptions coming to the iPad. -Jason Acer's big guns: 10-in, 7-inch and dual-screen tablets After lots of tablet promises, Acer has finally unveiled its line of 2011 tablets, including 7-inch, 10-inch, Windows, Android, and dual screen tablets. Read more Slide show of Acer's 2011 tablets: 7-in, 10-in, and dual-screen Resource of the day Increase innovation with Google Apps Businesses see Google Apps as an affordable solution for effective business communication and collaboration. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to learn why IT and business decision makers are making transition to Google Apps. 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