Acer to launch a $299 phablet at Computex Taipei in June

Though Acer has been in the market for ages, it hasn’t had that one huge Android hit. TheIconia B1, its budget tablet, seems to be the company’s best chance of reversing its fortune, what with the Taiwanese hinting last month that it will release more affordable tablets to accompany the enthusiastically received B1.

In addition to smartphones and tabs, Acer is also planning to add phablets to its Android lineup, which it will reportedly introduce at the upcoming Computex Taipei, the world’s second biggest computer expo, this June.

What exactly lured Acer to the not-so forbidden phablet tree? According to Acer corporate president Jim Wong, the phablet market is expected to grow to 10 million units in 2013, roughly a 25% increase from the previous year. Acer is hoping to get in on the action with its own offering.

The specs are still a big mystery for now, but Wong said that Acer will focus on the device’s size, camera, software, and most importantly — its price. With most enlarged smartphones are offered for $399 – $499,  Acer is looking to undercut the competition by introducing a phone-tablet hybrid that’ll only cost $299.

It’s too early to tell whether Acer will hit the jackpot, but if it can hit the sweet spot of specs and price, it might just have a winner on its hands. Are you interested in seeing what Acer has to offer?