Mainly known for its desktop and laptop computers, the Taiwan-based company is not only trying to debut well in the smartphone industry, but it also wants to "be in the top five within five years".

For this to happen, it needs more than just nice-looking and good-featured devices. It needs attractive prices.

According to PC Mag, Acer plans to conquer the US market with Windows Mobile smartphones that are offered for free when bought with contract agreements.

Aymar de Lencquesaing, President of Acer's Smartphone Unit, believes that AT&T and T-Mobile will want to carry Acer smartphones, due to the fact that his company also sells netbooks - and netbooks are what mobile operators are highly interested in (AT&T is already offering the Acer Aspire One).

Via: BGR