Acer have today announced the Acer Liquid E2 however have not mentioned any prices or availability in the UK for now so instead of the normal “here’s much it’s gonna cost you” that I would be doing right about now, I’ll now do a “here’s the press release” instead.

• Quad-core 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589 CPU
• 42 Mbps connectivity
• Dual speakers and DTS Sound™
• 8MP camera with fast continuous shooting
• 1080p video at 30 fps
• 2,000 mAh Battery
• 4.5 inch Qhd LCD
• Dual and Single Sim Variants
• Android JellyBean (4.2.1)

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Bioggio (Switzerland), April 24, 2013– Following the success of the Liquid E1 and Z2, Acer today unveiled the Liquid E2 smartphone. This is the latest addition to the lineup and the third smartphone Acer launched since the beginning of the year, further strengthening the company commitment to the smartphone market.

Targeted at multimedia user, the Liquid E2 is the first Acer quad-core phone with optional dual[2] SIM card slot giving users all the convenience of having two mobiles in one and easily manage personal and business communications. High-performance quad-core processor combined with an HSPA+ (up to 42 Mbps) data connection lets favorite apps react quickly and flow smoothly, while web pages and streaming media load very quickly. Everything responds instantly.

The Liquid E2 is equipped with a zero shutter delay 8MP camera, so every moment can be instantly caught when the capture button is pressed. With speedy continuous shooting, users can take up to 8 pictures per second just by holding down the camera softkey. While the camera lets users capture everything around them, the large 4.5” qHD display based on IPS technology with wide viewing angle allows enjoying photos or videos with friends or family.The camera is also capable of recording crisp 1080p videos at 30 fps so that any event will be memorable.

Liquid E2 also features an impressive dual-speaker system and DTS Sound™ for enhanced audio with volume maximization, so users can enjoy their favorite music at its best. The integrated Moodagent creates music playlists based on an individual’s mood or uses songs from the library to create playlists that not only matches a person’s mood, but also a specific taste in music.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Liquid E2 will be available in Belgium, Netherlands, Ukraine, France, followed by Spain, UK, Italy, Germany and Russia starting from mid-May at a suggested price of €229. The Acer Liquid E2 will be available in two colours: Rock Black and Classic White.

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