Acer announced today that it is expanding its smartphone business to the United States for the first time by bringing its Liquid M220 smartphone to Microsoft Stores. The Liquid M220, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor, is the first Liquid smartphone to run on the Windows Phone 8.1 operating system and is supported by Acer for the free Windows 10 upgrade.
The Liquid M220 was designed to provide essential features for those looking for a simple, easy to use and very affordable smartphone. Its 4-inch 233 pixels per inch (PPI) WVGA (480x800) display delivers clear images for enjoying social media, while front and rear cameras let customers snap selfie pictures and record video on-the-go.
“We’re delighted to team with Microsoft to bring our Liquid smartphones to customers in the United States,” said Hugo Hernandez, vice president, Acer America Smartphone Business Group. “With a successful track record of working with more than 20 telecommunications providers in 55 countries around the world, we’re well-prepared to expand the breadth of our mobile product offering in one of the world’s largest and most influential markets. We’re confident that budget-conscious customers will appreciate the significant value and ease of use that our Liquid smartphones offer.”
“It’s great to see Acer expanding its portfolio of Windows devices in the US to include smartphones,” said Peter Han, vice president of worldwide OEM marketing, Microsoft. “We are excited to provide a common Windows experience to our joint customers on Acer’s devices, from laptops to tablets and now the award-winning Liquid M220.”
“Qualcomm Technologies congratulates Acer on the launch of the Liquid M220, the company’s first smartphone for the United States,” said Reiner Klement, vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor and running Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 OS, once available, the M220 has an impressive design aesthetic and feature-set, making it an appealing choice for the budget conscious consumer.”
