The tablet category is decelerating, which is possibly down to a number of factors: a lack of innovation; the fact that people aren't so inclined to refresh their tablet as frequently as their phone; and, of course, the rise of the phablet. Acer's trying to solve at least the first of those problems with the Iconia One 8, the cheap and cheerful new slate that wants to appeal to artists and education types. Its big selling point is its super-sensitive touchscreen, which comes about due to Acer's Precision Plus technology. Every tablet manufacturer wants their slates to appeal to designers and artists, but technological barriers too often prevent a touchscreen from being a real replacement for a bit of paper or a canvas.