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Acer to Launch Touch-Enabled Windows 8 PCs

Taiwanese personal computer maker Acer said it expects to launch Windows 8-based consumer products as the PC industry pins its hopes for growth on Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation operating system.

TAIPEI—Taiwanese personal computer maker Acer Inc. said Monday it expects to launch Windows 8-based consumer products in the fourth quarter this year, as the PC industry pins its hopes for growth on Microsoft Corp.'s next-generation operating system, which has been optimized for touch-screen devices.

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