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HP seems to have gotten the memo, as it's now offering a $30 instant rebate on both the 8GB and 16GB models (bringing the former down android tablet to $140 and the latter to $170). There are other budget tablets out there that are better, faster and stronger than the Slate 7, and you might be better served by looking elsewhere.It looks like the promise of smaller Windows 8 tablets has been fulfilled, and Acer's revealed its plans for a smaller form factor. Yep, we heard word of (and even peeked at listings for) the 8-inch Iconia W3, but it's been unveiled in earnest here at Computex 2013, weighing just over a pound and measuring under half an inch thick. Acer's promising around eight hours of battery life, while that smaller tablet computer screen can still beam out 720p video playback on its 1,280 x 800 display. Better still, Acer has added in a full version of Office free with the tablet which should go well with the optional full-size keyboard accessory (69 euros, around $90) -- one that apparently mirrors those found on Acer's 13-inch notebooks. On the tablet itself, there's front- and rear-facing two-megapixel cameras, plus connectivity through Bluetooth 4.0 and micro-USB.The Iconia W3 also houses Intel's dual-core 1.8GHz Atom Z2760 processor, one we've already seen on larger Windows 8 slabs, and will have either 32 or 64GB of internal storage, with an additional 32 gigs of space possible through microSD expansion. A built-in micro-HDMI port should also ensure displaying content on larger screens is relatively painless, although the tablet does lack the plethora of ports found on its bigger brothers, like USB 3.0 or Thunderbolt. The Iconia W3 will be priced at 329 euros for 32GB and 379 euros for 64GB -- Acer US confirms that the tablet will arrive at $379 but haven't confirmed which capacity just yet. It will go up for pre-order tomorrow at Amazon, Microsoft's men watch retail stores and online Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples and Walmart, with a retail launch before the end of June. Before then, though, we've already got to grips with the world's first 8-inch Windows 8 tablet. Check out our impressions right after the break. It was initially an odd sensation to use Windows 8 on a screen substantially smaller than what we've become accustomed to, but it's not an unpleasant one. The tablet's outline makes it look more like an oversized smartphone than a Windows tablet, with a smooth plastic exterior. Buttons and ports (micro-USB, microSD, micro-HDMI and headphone) phablet dot the perimeter, as well as dual speakers. We have to admit, it feels a little cheaply made, but given the $379 (or 329 euro) price tag, it's about appropriate. There's a plastic Windows button on the right edge of the screen, while a substantial black bezel means we were able to handle it without any inadvertent touchscreen incidents.The screen is unfortunately harder to forgive, with dull colors and a surface that's very difficult to discern under bright light. Viewing angles are also pretty mediocre, although the resolution (1,280 x 800) was more than enough to display Windows 8 properly. The OS runs fluidly on Intel's Atom processor, with smooth transitions between desktop mode and its Modern counterpart. 745TDBanty 130709