He also wants to tie Acer's phones to its computers via software that will allow for easy transfer of data and files.

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But tying phones to its computers won't necessarily make Acer's phones into iPhone killers.

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De Lencquesaing's response: Next year Acer will ship 50 million units, including computers, monitors and phones.

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Acer has been bundling three free Zinio magazine subscriptions with its tablet computers.

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Meanwhile, Dell been hustling to build computers with more curb appeal in a consumer market where it faces tough competition from Apple, HP, Acer, Asus, Samsung, and a host of others.

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