Packard Bell gets new life on 100th anniversary – Acer brings back the legendary brand with products like compact DotBook laptop

At IFA 2026, Acer Group’s Packard Bell brand announced that it will be fully relaunched to celebrate its 100th anniversary. As part of this event, the company will launch products with a new visual identity, following the “Tech it easy” philosophy. Leading the new product line is the 14.5-inch DotBook notebook, which will be available in Europe in the fourth quarter of 2026. Image source: Acer/Packard Bell