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Acer has concluded their yearly Next@Acer 2021 yesterday with several major announcements on upcoming products. Here’s a quick long summary to keep you up to date with upcoming products that was announced during this year’s Next@Acer.

The Acer Group Joins RE100, Commits to 100%
Renewable Energy Use by 2035

The Acer Group announced that it has joined the RE100 initiative and also shared a pledge to achieve 100% renewable energy use by the year 2035. In addition, Acer declared its mission to help tackle environmental challenges with its “Earthion” platform that unites the strengths of its employees and supply chain partners, and expands the circle of impact of its sustainability efforts.

In accordance with that initiative, Acer unveils the Aspire Vero notebook. It is the first product within the Earthion platform using Post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic throughout the device chassis and keyboard caps. Along with that, the Aspire Vero is packaged with 80-85% recycled paper pulp, and plastic bagging for adapter protection is reduced by using paper sleeves. Furthermore, the laptop bag and the sheet between the keyboard and screen is made with 100% industrial recycled plastic.

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Acer Aspire Vero

Design wise, the notebook stands out with unique yellow and volcano grey accents on its bumpers, and the text on the R and E keys have been inverted, calling out the 3 Re’s: reduce, reuse and recycle. The display features a lifting-hinge design that slightly elevates the notebook when opened, allowing for a more ergonomic typing experience, while AI noise suppression offers clarity during video calls. The notebook also comes with Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), a USB Type-C port, two USB 3.2 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port for video-out.

Despite being built with environmental friendly material, Acer delivers quality built to its consumers with competitive specification. The Aspire Vero is packed with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core processor with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics and up to 1 TB of M.2 SSD.

Swift X, Featuring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30

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Acer Swift X

The Swift X is the newest member to Acer’s swift series notebook, brining ultra-portable to the next level. The notebook’s premium all-metal chassis will have a variety of colors, weigh’s 1.39kg and only 17.9mm thin.

The Swift X features a 14-inch FHD IPS display with an 85.7% screen-to-body ratio, 300 nits brightness and 100% sRGB—enough for editing 4K video or getting photographs just right.

Its NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, based on NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, combined with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Mobile Processor and 16 GB of RAM offers creative professionals such as video editors or photographers plenty of power. The Swift X is packed with 2TB of SSD storage and has a fast-charging battery that offers up to 17 hours of use.

The notebook also comes with Wi-Fi 6, Windows Hello and Acer Blue Light Shield technology. The Acer Swift X (SFX14-41G​) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 899.99; in EMEA in Summer 2021 starting at 899 EUR; and in China in Q3’21, starting at RMB 6,499.

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New Predator Triton and Helios Series Gaming Notebooks

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Predator Helios 500

Predator Triton 500 SE Gaming Notebook

The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-51s)is a “special edition” notebook designed for those who want a notebook to work during the day and handles their latest AAA games after office hours.

The Predator Triton 500 SE’s comes with a 16-inch 16:10 display with an 87% screen-to-body ratio and three panel options, including a 165 Hz WQXGA LCD display; a 165 Hz WQXGA Mini LED panel with 1250 peak nits and 100% coverage of the sRGB color gamut; or a 240 Hz WQXGA IPS PolarBlack panel with a 3ms response time and 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut for an even smoother gameplay experience.

Powered by up to an 11th Gen Intel® Core i9 Processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and up to 64 GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 memory, the notebook offers more than enough gaming power—but at just 19.9 mm (0.78 in) thin with up to 12 hours of battery life and NVIDIA Advanced Optimus technology to keep it sleek and thin.

The notebook also has up to 4 TB of high speed PCIe Gen4 storage, Wi-Fi 6, dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports which support DisplayPort and a SD 7.0 card reader.

The Predator Triton 500 SE (PT516-51s) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 1,749.99; in EMEA in July starting at EUR 1,999; and in China in June, starting at RMB 14,999.

Predator Helios 500 Gaming Notebook

The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) boasts up to an overclockable 11th Gen Intel® Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and 64 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory, giving players more than enough power to take on all of the latest titles, while a pair of PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 and one SATA HDD means that the notebook has plenty of space for the next generation of games, too.

Depending on their preferences, users can equip the 17.3-inch Helios 500 with a 4K Mini LED 120 Hz display powered by AUO AmLED technology that supports full-array local dimming and is comparable to VESA Display HDR 1000, allowing for top-of-the-line color saturation and contrast, or AUO’s superfast FHD 360 Hz display rocking a 3 ms response time for the smoothest image possible.

To give players even further control, the Helios 500 includes multiple ports: one HDMI 2.1, one mini-DP 1.4, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4, three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports that support offline charging, and one RJ45 port. An Intel® Killer E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel® Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 and Killer Intelligence Center provide gamers with better connectivity and lower latency, while features like DTS:X Ultra audio and 3D simulated surround sound allow for an even more immersive experience.

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The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) will be available in North America in August starting at USD 2,499.99; in EMEA in June starting at EUR 2,499; and in China in August, starting at RMB 39,999.

Predator Connect Accessories

Predator Connect X5 5G CPE Router

The Predator Connect X5 5G CPE is the first Intel Killer-compatible 5G CPE in the world, capable of providing 5G connectivity at up to an impressive 4.7 Gbps. Furthermore, users can connect up to 256 devices via the X5’s Wi-Fi 6 capabilities to game, stream and share content without any slowdowns.

Powered by a quad-core 2 GHz ARM Cortex processor with 1 GB DDR4 and 1 GB Flash memory, the Predator Connect X5 5G CPE is equipped with a dedicated GAME LAN port, one standard LAN port, one WAN port, USB, a SIM card port, a set of Main and Div TS-9 Antenna ports, and WPS for added security. An onboard USB port provides an extra level of flexibility, allowing users to store, transfer, and share documents within the local network by attaching external storage drives.

Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle

The Predator Connect D5 5G Dongle is an accessory that unleashes the potential of a computer’s built-in Intel® Killer Network Solution via a USB 3.1 Type-C port. On top of providing blazing fast 5G speed, it enables a computer to be used as a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot.

Predator Cestus Gaming Mouse 335

The Predator Cestus 335 is an ergonomic gaming mouse with a PixArt 3370 sensor and 2,000 Hz polling rate, allowing every movement, shot or heal to be placed with pinpoint precision. It features five color-coded DPI levels, capping out at 19,000 DPI, allowing players to easily set and cycle between sensitivity thresholds.

The mouse has 10 programmable buttons in total, letting gamers quickly eliminate opponents without having to rely on keyboard hotkeys. These buttons can be configured into five profiles, quickly adjustable by accessing the QuarterMaster application, making it possible to store different layouts for different game genres.

Predator Orion and Nitro Gaming Desktops

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Predator Orion 3000

Acer refreshes its gaming desktop portfolio with updates and enhancements to the Predator Orion and Nitro 50 gaming desktop series.

Predator Orion 3000 Gaming Desktops

The Predator Orion 3000 (P03-630) is a mid-tower rig designed for gamers who are seeking the best-in-class hardware experience. With an 11th Gen Intel® Core i7 Processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU and up to 64 GB of 3200 Hz DDR4 memory, users can do it all—game, stream and edit. This performance is further enhanced by the new Intel® Core i7 processor core architecture.

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The Predator Orion 3000’s GeForce RTX 3070 GPU is powered by the NVIDIA Ampere, NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture. In addition to Intel® Killer E2600 for high-end speeds and Wi-Fi 6 with MU-MIMO functionality, a wide range of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports, both Type-A and Type-C, and DTS:X Ultra audio, the Predator Orion 3000 also comes with an optional EMI-compliant tempered glass side panel that offers a peek at what lies within. With up to 2 TB PCIe NVMe SSD (1TB x2) and up to 6 TB HDD (3TB x2), there is also plenty of storage.

The Predator Orion 3000 (P03-630) will be available in North America in July starting at USD 1,199; and in EMEA in October starting at EUR 949.

Acer Nitro 50

The Nitro 50 (N50-120 [AMD] and N50-620 [Intel]) series is for gamers who want improvement across the board; better gameplay, extra features and a more immersive experience. The desktop’s powerful processors—up to the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 Series desktop processor or the 11th Gen Intel® Core i7 processor—are also sufficient for powering graphics-intensive tasks such as content creation and video editing, which is supported by an NVIDIA GeForce® RTX 3060 Ti GPU. Both Nitro 50 models come with up to 64 GB of dual-channel 3200 MHz DDR4 memory, dual 3.5” SATA3 HDD Slots (Up to 3TB x2), M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD Slots, 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 6, Dragon LAN 1G Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type A ports.

The Nitro Series desktops can be ordered with a built-in wireless charging pad which works with all mobile devices that support the Qi-standard. It can charge mobile devices phones faster than 5W wireless chargers and within 60 minutes. Other features include DTS:X Immersive Audio, Windows 10 Home, FrostBlade Cooling, Wi-Fi 6functionality and red LEDs to set the mood for a gaming session.

The Nitro 50 (N50-620) will be available in North America in July starting at USD 949; in EMEA in October starting at EUR 799; and in China in June, starting at RMB 5,599.

Three New HDR Monitors added to the Predator Gaming Portfolio

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Predator CG437K

Acer has expanded its line of Predator gaming monitors with three new VESA DisplayHDR™ -Certified models: the Predator CG437K S, Predator X38 S and Predator X28.

Predator CG437K S

The Predator CG437K S is a massive 42.5-inch NVIDIA® G-SYNC Compatible gaming monitor with a UHD (3840×2160) display that strives to provide players with the most flexible experience possible, containing a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports that support the latest game consoles and allow for 4K 144 Hz with VRR using only a single cable. The USB hub offers a USB-B port, a pair of both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports to support an array of peripherals, plus a USB Type-C (PD30W) port for good measure.

Additionally, a built-in KVM switch simplifies the lives of those who juggle multiple PCs. Once users are all set up, the monitor’s 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms VRB response time provide satisfying gameplay. The Predator CG437K S also comes with RGB lighting strips that can be synced to music and media.

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The Predator CG437K S will be available will be available in North America in November starting at USD 1,799.99; in EMEA in November starting at EUR 1,599; and in China in October, starting at RMB 9,999.

Predator X38 S

The Predator X38 S is a 2300R curved UWQHD+ (3840×1600) monitor boasting a DCI-P3 98% wide color gamut, Delta E<2 rating and VESA DisplayHDR 600 Certification. A 175 Hz refresh rate (overclocked) and response time as low as a 0.3 ms G-to-G let players jump right into the action without worrying about ghosting, while the display’s 37.5-inch Agile-Splendor IPS display ensures that everything looks great, even at wide viewing angles.

The Predator X38 S also includes the NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, a revolutionary system latency measurement tool that detects clicks coming from the mouse and then measures the time it takes for the resulting pixels (i.e., a gun muzzle flash) to change on screen, while NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE enables smooth, fast-paced gameplay by eliminating screen tearing, minimizing display stutter and cutting down on input lag.

The Predator X38 S will be available will be available in North America in September starting at USD 1,999.99; in EMEA in September starting at EUR 2,199; and in China in August, starting at RMB 14,999.

Predator X28

The Predator X28 is a 28-inch UHD (3840×2160) monitor defined by a slim profile and narrow bezels that give it a refreshingly clean look. Its VESA DisplayHDR400™ Certified Agile-Splendor IPS display offers a 155 Hz refresh rate (overclocked) with a 1 ms G-to-G response time, all super smooth thanks to NVIDIA G-SYNC and G-SYNC Esports Mode. The monitor also features the NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer and is a TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe®-certified gaming monitor.

The Predator X28 will be available will be available in North America in August starting at USD 1,299.99; in EMEA in August starting at EUR 1,199; and in China in July, starting at RMB 7,999.

ConceptD Creator Notebooks Now Comes with 11th Gen Intel Core H-series Processors

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Acer today announced refreshes to each of its ConceptD creator notebook lines. All have been updated to include the new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors and a range of GPU options, including the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 30 Series Laptop GPUs and the latest NVIDIA® RTX™ Professional Laptop GPUs powered by the NVIDIA Ampere architecture.

ConceptD 5 and ConceptD 5 Pro Notebooks

Acer’s all-metal ConceptD 5 notebooks (CN516-72G) pair the new 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors with up to an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 Laptop GPU. A ConceptD 5 Pro (CN516-72P) is also available, featuring either the NVIDIA® RTX™ A5000 or NVIDIA® RTX™ A3000 Laptop GPU. The RTX A5000 Laptop GPU empowers creators with the ability to bring ray tracing and AI to the largest rendering, 8K editing, and multi-app workflows.

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With up to 64 GB of DDR4 3200 Hz memory and 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSDs in RAID 0, they provide all the power and storage creators need for handling 4K video, multiple monitors or 2D and 3D software rendering applications.

Complementing all this power is a beautiful 16-inch 3K (3072×1920) PANTONE®-Validated display that supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, plus a color accuracy rating of Delta E<2. The 16:10 ratio display has a 87% screen to body ratio. The notebooks include a broad array of connectivity options: dual USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, HDMI 2.1, an SD card carder (SD7.0), and more.

The ConceptD 5 (CN516-72G) will be available in North America in August starting at USD 1,999.99; and in EMEA in July starting at EUR 2,199.

ConceptD 7 Ezel Convertible Notebook

The ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715-72G), Acer’s flagship convertible creator notebook, has been updated to include the powerful new 11th Gen Intel® Core i7-11800H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU. A ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715-72P) is also available, featuring up to an Intel® Xeon® W-11955M processor and NVIDIA® RTX A5000 or A3000 Laptop GPUs.

It is paired with up to 2 TB PCIe SSDs and up to 32 GB of DDR4 memory,dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, 15.6-inch 4K PANTONE-Validated touchscreen display and includes a Wacom EMR pen.

The ConceptD 7 Ezel (CC715-72G) will be available in North America starting at USD 2,499; in EMEA in October starting at EUR 2,699; and in China in October, starting at RMB 29,999.

ConceptD 3 Ezel Convertible and ConceptD 3 Notebooks

Acer’s ConceptD 3 line, which includes 14-inch convertible (CC314-72G) and traditional (CN314-72G) designs. A ConceptD 3 Pro(CN314-72P) and ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro(CC314-72P) are also available, both featuring up to an Intel® Core i7 processor capable of reaching 4.6 GHz and NVIDIA T1200 Laptop GPU.

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All ConceptD 3 includes a PCIe Gen 4 SSD, a Thunderbolt 4 port with power delivery enabled for super-fast charging and FHD (1920×1080) Pantone-Validated displays.

The ConceptD 3 Ezel (CC314-73G) will be available in North America in December starting at USD 1,599.99; and in EMEA in September starting at EUR 1,499; and in China in September, starting at RMB 12,999. While the ConceptD 3 (CN314-72G) will be available in EMEA in September starting at EUR 1,299.

SpatialLabs on ConceptD

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SpatialLabs

Acer today announced SpatialLabs™, a suite of experiences empowered by cutting-edge optical solutions plus display and sensory technologies that bring the virtual world to a more physical dimension, delivering stereoscopic 3D experiences in a new, intuitive way. Content literally floats in front of the screen, allowing creators to examine their creations in real-time and 360 degrees—without the need for specialized glasses.

First unveiled on a ConceptD notebook, SpatialLabs combines an eye-tracking stereo camera, a stereoscopic 3D display and real-time rendering technologies to give creators a new way to interact with their creations. The SpatialLabs Experience Center allows for flexible use of the stereoscopic 3D technology, enabling creators to view their models in stereoscopic 3D with a single click.

If you are interested, you can read more about it here.

Four New Acer Chromebooks

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Chromebook

Acer Chromebook 317: Industry’s First 17.3-inch Chromebook

The new Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317-1H) comes with a large FHD 17.3-inch display features an anti-glare coating and is surrounded by narrow bezels. The Acer Chromebook 317’s high-quality keyboard (with optional backlighting)  and large touchpad is complemented with an integrated numeric keypad that simplifies 10-key input for accounting functions, filling in forms and number-centric work.

Using the latest Intel® Celeron® processors and Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), the Acer Chromebook 317 delivers the performance and connectivity needed by students, businesses and home users. In addition, the Chromebook provides up to 10 hours of battery life[ ] and has two full function USB 3.2 Type-C ports, one on either side of the Chromebook, as well as other ports to ensure that users can connect devices and peripherals for streaming, fast transfers, additional display real estate and more.

The Acer Chromebook 317 (CB317-1H) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 379.99; and in EMEA in June starting at EUR 399.

Acer Chromebook Spin 713 and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-3W) and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 713, the world’s first Intel® Evo™ platform-verified Chromebooks, build on last year’s award-winning model by leveraging the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors to deliver cutting-edge Chromebook performance.

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The updated model now features best-in-class connectivity via two full-function USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, fingerprint reader and VertiView 13.5-inch display (2256×1504 resolution). The Chromebook Spin 713 only weighs at 1.37kg and 16.9mm thin.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 (CP713-3W) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 699.99; and in EMEA in June starting at EUR 769.

Acer Chromebook 514 and Acer Chromebook 314

The Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1W/CB514-1WT) is powered up to to 11th Gen Intel Core processors to enhance performance. It comes with dual full-function USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4, a backlit-keyboard and an optional embedded fingerprint reader. It is reinforced by MIL-STD 810H military-grade durability metal top cover and includes Intel Wi-Fi 6. While the Acer Chromebook Enterprise 514 (CB514-1W/CB514-1WT) features the business capabilities of Chrome OS to provide employees with a modern experience and devices that stay fast, have built-in security, deploy quickly, and reduce the total cost of ownership.

The Acer Chromebook 514 (CB514-1W) will be available in North America in October starting at USD 599.99; and in EMEA in August starting at EUR 549.

The ultraportable Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-2H/CB314-2HT) is designed for students seeking a Chromebook for classes, projects and on-the-go activities. Weighing only 1.5 kg, the super-portable device is powered by the MediaTek MT8183 octa-core processor and has a battery that delivers up to 15 hours of uptime. It delivers immersive visuals with up to a 14-inch FHD IPS display (1920×1080) surrounded by narrow 7.3 mm bezels.

The Acer Chromebook 314 (CB314-2H) will be available in North America in July starting at USD 269.99; and in EMEA in August starting at EUR 329.

Acer Unveils New TravelMate P6 series

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TravelMate P6

TravelMate P6 series is a new addition to Acer’s line of TravelMate notebooks. It is targeted for professionals who frequently work on the go.

The notebook’s 14-inch, 16:10 FHD+ (1920 x 1200) display with narrow bezels provides extra screen space to view more with less navigation. Measuring only 0.6 inches (16.8 mm), the TravelMate Spin P6 (TMP614-52) and TravelMate P6 (TMP614RN-52) are thin, portable and very light—starting from just 1.0 kg and 1.1 kg, respectively. With a long battery life of up to 20 hours on the TravelMate P6, professionals can work throughout the day without having to plug in or recharge—and when the time comes, fast charging can boost the battery up to 80% within an hour.

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The latest TravelMate P6 packs with the latest 11th Gen Intel® Core i7 vPro® processors and up to 32 GB DDR4x memory and 1 TB PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD NVMe. The notebooks also come with Wi-Fi 6, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Thunderbolt 4, MicroSD card reader and NFC.

The Acer TravelMate P6 (TMP614-52) will be available in North America in December, starting at USD 1,299.99; in EMEA in September, starting at EUR 999; and in China in August, starting at RMB 6,999.

The Acer TravelMate Spin P6 (TMP614RN-52) will be available in North America in December, starting at USD 1,399; in EMEA in October, starting at EUR 1,199; and in China in August, starting at RMB 7,499.

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