This is the first Chrome OS tablet

Chrome OS runs on laptops, desktops, Chromebooks can convertible or All-in-one computers, but it is not available today on tablets. And the pioneer is the Acer Chromebook Tab 10, the first tablet to run Chrome OS.

Acer's Chromebook Tab 10 is likely to become an iPad rival, especially when it was announced just a day before Apple was expected to introduce its new low-cost iPad model.

The Tab 10 measures 9.7 inches, the 2048 x 1536 screen - as well as the iPad - with front and back cameras, an estimated battery life of 9 hours, an OP1 processor, 4GB of RAM, 32GB of memory and a USB port - C. There is also a microSD card slot and headphone jack.

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It is worth noting that in Tab 10, it also supports the stylus like Samsung's Galaxy Note line, even has an integrated pen, installed directly into the device. Wacom pen and no battery or charger needed.

The tablet will sell for $ 329, which is the same price as the entry-level iPad. Supposedly Apple will release the iPad for $ 259 tomorrow but if you need a stylus they are now sold separately for $ 99. The pen must also be charged and left loose.

This may be the potential rival of the cheap iPad that Apple is about to launch

Despite being widely available, Tab 10 is aimed at the education market (as well as Apple's iPad tomorrow). Nor is it a coincidence that this tablet was announced today. Acer and Google have always tried to get ahead of Apple with tablets running Chrome OS focusing on education in the market they are leading.

Tab 10 will have some advantages compared to Apple's iPad tomorrow. Because it is more expensive, but because there is no pen, it is easy to use and carry. Despite the fact that none of these two products has a keyboard, many people will choose more traditional laptops.

Tab 10 is also capable of running Android applications.

Maybe students and teachers are ready to use Chrome OS because Google's operating system is currently dominating computer revenue in the case of low prices and maintenance tools through the cloud. At $ 329, Tab 10 is more or less expensive than other Chromebooks (usually costing less than $ 300) but if you're looking for something similar to the iPad, Acer has given them a choice.

The tablet will start selling in North America next month and sold globally in May.

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