Acer's Iconia W4 houses Windows 8.1 in an 8-inch $299 package (pictures)

I know. You can't tell from this shot, but the Acer Iconia W4's screen really is a huge improvement over the W3's. The tablet runs Windows 8.1 and will ship for $299.

If there's one thing I don't like about the W4's design is its way-too-small Windows button. I could barely get my -- admittedly large -- fingertips in there.

It's not the thinnest tablet in the world, but it's also not uncomfortable to hold.

The Iconia W4 features a microSD card slot, just in case you happen to run out of space.

I didn't get a chance to test out the back camera during my brief time with the device.

Nor the front camera. However, look for some in-depth testing when the tablet is released.