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1990s Computer Brand Packard Bell Returns With Colorful Devices
Packard Bell, part of Acer Group, has returned to the market with a completely revamped product lineup at IFA 2026. Unlike its beige computers of the past, the brand has favored orange, purple, green and yellow for its new devices. The goal is to offer simple, affordable devices for everyday use. The products will be sold only in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. A return to the US market is not currently planned.
The main model in the new lineup is the 14.5-inch DotBook laptop. The model has an IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and an Intel Core 3 N355 processor. The laptop has up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The device weighs less than 2.9 pounds, or approximately 1.32 kg. Its battery lasts up to 7 hours. Designed for browsing the internet, watching videos and handling everyday tasks, the DotBook will be sold at prices starting at 499 euros (approximately 980 manats). Packard Bell’s new products are not limited to computers. The initial collection includes the suitcase-style DotLoop record player, the DotLine 4G feature phone and DotLook audio glasses. The brand has also introduced earbuds, a ring light and desk accessories. An internet-connected mini steam cooker developed with Steasy is also among the new products.
According to Acer, Packard Bell customers will have access to multilingual support in 28 countries and the company’s existing service centers. Warranty terms for individual markets have not yet been announced. Prices and sales dates will vary by country and sales channel. The announcement mentions both September and the 4th quarter of 2026 as the DotBook’s launch date. Packard Bell was widely known in the United States for its inexpensive home computers in the early 1990s. In 1994, the brand reached an 11.5 percent market share, becoming the country’s 3rd-largest computer manufacturer. In 2008, Acer bought a 75 percent stake in the parent company for $45.8 million (approximately 77 million 860 thousand manats). However, it has not yet been announced whether the new products will eventually be sold in US stores.
The main model in the new lineup is the 14.5-inch DotBook laptop. The model has an IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and an Intel Core 3 N355 processor. The laptop has up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The device weighs less than 2.9 pounds, or approximately 1.32 kg. Its battery lasts up to 7 hours. Designed for browsing the internet, watching videos and handling everyday tasks, the DotBook will be sold at prices starting at 499 euros (approximately 980 manats). Packard Bell’s new products are not limited to computers. The initial collection includes the suitcase-style DotLoop record player, the DotLine 4G feature phone and DotLook audio glasses. The brand has also introduced earbuds, a ring light and desk accessories. An internet-connected mini steam cooker developed with Steasy is also among the new products. According to Acer, Packard Bell customers will have access to multilingual support in 28 countries and the company’s existing service centers. Warranty terms for individual markets have not yet been announced. Prices and sales dates will vary by country and sales channel. The announcement mentions both September and the 4th quarter of 2026 as the DotBook’s launch date. Packard Bell was widely known in the United States for its inexpensive home computers in the early 1990s. In 1994, the brand reached an 11.5 percent market share, becoming the country’s 3rd-largest computer manufacturer. In 2008, Acer bought a 75 percent stake in the parent company for $45.8 million (approximately 77 million 860 thousand manats). However, it has not yet been announced whether the new products will eventually be sold in US stores.