Serve me an ace! – The Acer Liquid Metal Smartphone

Most technology companies claim to be ‘one step ahead’ of competitors. By converting the most complicated of technological innovations into one comparatively simple multimedia gadget, the PC manufacturer and global internet-enabler Acer, may well be justified in maintaining to be well in advance in the increasingly competitive world to create the most dynamic and integrated multimedia experience. The intriguingly named Acer Liquid Metal is the latest generation of Acer smartphones, and judging by its features, spec and appearance, users will be more than satisfied with this latest ‘Personal Pocket Computer.’

Stylistically the Acer Liquid Metal can only be described as elegant, trendy and smart. Its subtly rounded, soft and supple design ensures for a tight grip. Whilst it’s delicately curved, 3.6 inch display screen provides for staggering clear visualization, an irrefutable pro compared to squinting and straining over the data on many of the less ‘well-endowed” of smartphone displays. Combining a stainless steel battery cover with stylish chrome trimmings, not only gives the Acer Liquid Metal a true feeling of class and quality, but it also ensures the smartphone is solid and resistant and will not collapse at a slight knock. We can also assume that it is all this stylish concoction of metal positioned on the phone’s exterior, which gives it its interesting name.

Although the saying that ‘true beauty lies within’ can be transported into the realms of technology and gadgets, as putting aesthetics aside, the real nitty-gritty of the Acer Liquid Metal can be found internally.
High-speed web navigation is the essence behind modern technology and by using the Qualcomm 7230 800 MHz process, Flash support, JavaScript engine optimization, as well as Android Froyo that responds five times quicker than earlier Acer smartphones, users can guarantee to surf the web and navigate the phone in lightening speed. By incorporating WiFi n and HSDPA 14.4Mpbs connectivity to the internet is also guaranteed to be sharp and speedy regardless of the user’s location.

Recording images and videos is an equally as innovative experience thanks to the phone’s 5MP A/F camera with enhanced LED flash and facial and smile recognition, whilst videos can be recorded in HD at 720p.
Managing apps can also be accomplished with a renewed sense of ease due to Acer’s new user interface, Breeze, enabling users to view application history and commence most frequently used apps more quickly. Acer’s own SocialJogger Application is likely to be amongst the apps vying for top position in the popularity stakes by enabling users to surf through Facebook and Twitter updates with the trackwheel and receive updates through the dedicated widget on the homepage.

The Acer Liquid Metal really does epitomize the notion of being connected whilst on the go as this smartphone can even be a WiFi hotspot for all enabled devices, which will be able to connect to the internet via the Liquid Metal 3G connection.

This little beauty will be available to own in brown from mid-November and in silver from early December, costing a relatively modest £299.