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The post BlackBerry KEY2 LE announced with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 and Android 8.1 Oreo appeared first on BardTech . Smartphones with physical keyboards aren’t in high demand these days. That hasn’t deterred TCL Communications from trying to bring back the glory of the BlackBerry brand with its famed hardware keyboard. TCL launched the BlackBerry KEYOne and BlackBerry Priv  as their first BlackBerry-branded Android smartphones with dedicated hardware keyboards, and while the company hasn’t had the runaway success that HMD Global has had with the revival of the Nokia brand , they’ve done well enough to justify releasing the BlackBerry KEY2 . Rumors of a more affordable version of the BlackBerry KEY2 have been popping up since late July  and mid-August . Today, at IFA 2018, TCL officially announced the BlackBerry KEY2 LE, a less powerful but cheaper version of the KEY2 Android phone with a hardware keyboard. BlackBerry KEY2 LE Specifications Specific...

The post New Acer Chromebook 514 announced at IFA 2018 with premium features appeared first on BardTech . The new Acer Chromebook 514 brings high-end features to the mid-range with a metallic chassis, backlit keyboard, Gorilla Glass touchpad, and a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display. Acer continues the market trend towards higher-end Chromebooks with the Acer Chromebook 514, a device that looks positioned directly against the MacBook Air with premium features wrapped up in a thin, light, and most importantly, cheap(ish) package. The Chromebook 514 is aimed at professionals and students with a 14-inch screen and office-ready features. Specifications Aluminum chassis 14-inch FHD (1080×1920) IPS display with optional touchscreen Backlit keyboard Corning Gorilla Glass touchpad 12-hour battery USB Type-C charging Pricing starts at €349 or $349 The crown jewel for the Acer 514 is evidently its Gorilla Glass touchpad— a feature that rarely makes it to any laptop, let alone Chrom...