And despite being bigger than pretty much every other competing tablet on the market, the Excite 13 is fairly thin and light for its size, Leavitt said, noting that it will weigh 2.2 pounds and measure 0.4 inches thick.

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This prospect alone is enough to weigh on the plans, expectations and share prices of Asia's light manufacturers.

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