Remember Packard Bell? They're Jumping into the E-Reader Business, Too
Remember Packard Bell? They're Jumping into the E-Reader Business, Too
Posted 12/11/2009 at 6:27am
| by Paul Lilly
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Most of use remember Packard Bell as a manufacturer of craptastic PCs from over a decade ago before the company packed its bags and headed off to Europe. Believe it or not, the company is still around (now owned by Acer), and according to the latest tech chatter, Packard Bell plans to poke its head into the e-book hardware market with a color e-book reader.
There aren't many details to go on at this point, other than it will sport a color display and is slated to ship in September 2010. The company also plans to start selling content, such as movies, music, e-books, and the like.
But that's not all Packard Bell plans to push through its manufacturing pipeline. The company is also apparently working on an 11.6-inch convertible netbook that will arrive in February. Details on this one also remain sparse, but from what we were able to dig up, the upcoming netbook will feature a rotating display and turn into a tablet with multitouch support.
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aviaggio
December 11, 2009 at 9:18am
Geez, I had a Packard Bell back in the late 80s while in college. I think it was a 386SX LOL. Damned thing would lock up 10 mins after I turned on the flourescent lamp on my desk. Now that's quality engineering!
I heard rumors they also sell machines, including laptops, in South America.
banditdesigns
December 11, 2009 at 8:30am
LOL. I had one of those. Pentium 75. Used to play Redneck Rampage and A-10 Tank Killer on it. Gave it to the ex-wife in the divorce and got an Athlon 1.0 Ghz, PWNED her too.
DogPatch1149
December 11, 2009 at 8:13am
Hope Acer's done them some good...otherwise, be afraid. Be very afraid.
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