Designed to engulf players, Acer’s Predator Thronos is a titan of a gaming chair
Part of Acer’s gaming lineup during the IFA 2018 convention is the Predator Thronos Gaming Chair. Although the name resembles that of an evil, world-killing villain, this chair is just as titanic in nature as it cradles the player while simultaneously wielding three monitors and a tower desktop.
Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality headset lets you straddle real, virtual worlds
The OJO 500 is Acer's latest Windows Mixed Reality headset, boasting some unique design features. The OJO 500 comes with a detachable design, washable head straps, and a new sound pipe audio system that helps keep you aware of your surroundings in the real world while you venture into the virtual world.
Acer targets gamers with new color-rich 4K Predator and Nitro monitors
Acer has taken the wraps off of four new gaming monitors across the Predator and Nitro line. The two flagship monitors each support 4K UHD panels, 144Hz response rates, wide color gamut displays, and HDR colors. The Predator comes with Nvidia G-Sync support, while the Nitro series uses AMD's FreeSync.
Acer crams a Ryzen 7 CPU, discrete RX Vega 56 graphics into a 17-inch laptop
A week after Acer flooded the press with new laptops and desktops, the company returns with one laptop and two desktops for gamers. They're AMD-based variants of products introduced last week, including a laptop sporting AMD's Ryzen 7 2700 processor and its Radeon RX Vega 56 discrete graphics chip.
Acer’s new lineup includes white gaming laptop and Pixelbook-esque Chromebook
The annual Next@Acer press event revealed Acer's refreshed portfolio of laptops and desktops for gamers, professionals, and students. The 2018 rollout includes the Swift 5 ultra-thin notebook, a gaming desktop packing two GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics cards, premium Chromebooks for business, and more.
Alexa makes herself at home on a variety of new Acer laptops
Acer has announced the impending release of the first laptops to have official Alexa support at the point of sale. Its Swift, Spin, Aspire, and other laptop ranges will have full support in the coming weeks, with current owners able to download patches from the Acer Care Center to expand their laptop's capabilities.
Acer’s new 4K, HDR, 144Hz G-Sync gaming monitor will cost $2,000
Acer's new Predator x27 4K is a super high-end gaming monitor, but you do have to pay a premium for it. If you are willing to match the $2,000 price tag, you can net yourself a 4K IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 4ms response time, full support for G-Sync fram syncing, and 10bit high-dynamic-range.
Acer Switch 7 Black Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13
Microsoft's Surface Book 2 13 is the fast 2-in-1 in its class, hosting a powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 for competent entry-level gaming and great creativity performance. Acer has attempted to accomplish the same in a detachable tablet, raising the question: Did it manage to unseat the master?
Acer Switch 7 Black Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Pro
The Acer Switch 7 Black Edition is a hefty detachable tablet 2-in-1 with a large display and a trick up its sleeve -- a discrete GPU that promises decent entry-level gaming to go with the usual tablet productivity chips. But is that enough to make it a better tablet than Microsoft's Surface Pro?
Laptop kickstands don’t need to be fancy, they just need to work
Sometimes it's the little things that matter the most when designing a computer. The tablet kickstand is a prime example -- get it right and it can make for a great experience, but get it wrong and the entire tablet suffers. Acer's Switch 7 shows how over-engineering can hamper the experience.
Acer, Dell slash gaming laptop prices to make room for new Intel models
Acer and Dell are slashing prices on gaming laptops for a limited time. For starters, Acer is now selling the Nitro 5 with a Core i5-7300HQ processor and a discrete GTX 1050 Ti graphics chip for dirt-cheap. Meanwhile, Dell's meatier Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming laptop packs a GTX 1060 GPU for $150 more.
Acer Nitro 5 Spin vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1
Acer's Nitro 5 Spin tries its hardest to be both a good convertible 2-in-1 and a legit gaming notebook. But it's not the first laptop that makes that ambitious attempt. Can Dell's XPS 15 2-in-1 beat it at either game?
Acer Nitro 5 Spin vs. Lenovo Yoga 720 15
Acer's Nitro 5 Spin tries its hardest to be both a gaming notebook and a convertible 2-in-1, and it fails to be a great example of either. Does the Lenovo Yoga 720 15 do a better job of straddling that fence?
Acer’s faster Nitro 5 gaming notebook offers GTX 1050 Ti, Intel Optane
Acer's newest Nitro 5 gaming notebook will keep the entry-level pricing and add in more RAM, a GTX 1050 Ti, and Intel Optane memory for much better performance.
Acer’s stylish new all-in-one PC packs a built-in Qi wireless charging station
Acer introduced its stylish new Aspire S24 all-in-one PC based on Intel's latest eighth-generation Core i5 processor.
The very first Chrome OS tablet makes its debut as the Acer Chromebook Tab 10
Acer formally introduced the Chromebook Tab 10, the very first Chrome OS tablet designed for students. It supports Google Play, too.
Why spend more? This $600 laptop might be all you need
Acer's Aspire E 15 is a great combination of fast components, great battery life, and a decent display for not a lot of money. Is it all the notebook you really need?
Wearables don’t get more unusual than Acer’s Leap Beads
Acer's latest wearable is one of the more unusual entries we've seen in the market. The Leap Beads are aimed at a very niche audience.
Acer is tight-lipped about its Chrome OS tablet pictured at Bett 2018 Show
An image posted to Twitter revealing a Chome OS tablet manufactured by Acer is no longer online. The device was spotted during the Bett 2018 Show education-focused convention, and not officially announced by Acer. It may be the rumored "Scarlet" Chrome OS tablet appearing in rumors over hte last year.
Acer updates the Chromebook Spin 11 with a slimmer figure and Pentium CPU
Acer revealed three new products during the Bett Show 2018 convention, one of which is a refreshed Chromebook Spin 11.
Are your pockets deep? Acer Predator Orion 9000 can push limits of gaming power
Acer's new Predator Orion 9000 can be whatever you want it to be, but if you have deep pockets, it could be the ultimate gaming system.
Acer’s new laptops include a liquid-cooled 2-in-1, $250 fanless Chromebook
Acer has something for you at CES 2018, with brand new versions of its Swift 7 laptop, and a Switch 7 2-in-1 that includes Nvidia graphics.
Acer Swift 3 gets the AMD APU treatment, adding power to the bargain machine
The Acer Swift 3 line of affordable notebooks is adding AMD APU-based models soon, offering some real competition to Intel and Nvidia.
Acer’s ProDesigner PE320QK offers precise color accuracy for professionals
Acer 's ProDesigner PE320QK monitor, which is built for design professionals and visual artists, is now available in the United States.
Microsoft teases new Windows 10 S devices — starting at $275 — from HP, Lenovo
Microsoft has announced a line of laptops designed for use with Windows 10 S from manufacturers HP, Acer, and Lenovo.
Acers new machines at IFA 2017 use Intel eighth-generation processors
Acer has announced a number of new machines at IFA 2017, including new laptops and 2-in-1s, a revised Chromebook, and a new Aspire AIO PC.
Windows Mixed Reality hands-on preview
For our Windows Mixed Reality Hands-on Preview, we spent half an hour with Microsoft’s much anticipated VR/AR platform. Is this the next revolution in virtual reality?
A 2-in-1 that can game? Acer’s Nitro 5 Spin gets a boost from 8th Gen Intel Core
Acer said that its upcoming Nitro 5 Spin convertible laptop for PC gamers will be based on Intel's new eighth-generation Core processors.
Acer Swift 3 versus Asus ZenBook UX330UA: A battle between two value laptops
It's Acer Swift 3 versus Asus ZenBook UX330UA in our battle to see which laptop offers the best value for the money.
Dell and Apple are the big winners in second-quarter notebook sales
Dell and Apple managed to record significant increases in the number of laptops they shipped between the first and second quarters of 2017.
Acer’s mixed reality headset for Windows 10 Creators Update now available to buy
Acer's headset for Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform is now available to purchase on the Microsoft Store for $300.
Acer’s new Aspire desktop targets PC gamers with AMD’s Ryzen 5 CPU, GeForce GPU
Acer launched the Aspire GX-281 desktop targeting PC gamers on a tight budget. Configurations include AMD's Ryzen 5 CPU.
Acer crams GeForce GTX 1080 graphics chip into its super-thin Triton 700
Acer said that its upcoming Predator Triton 700 will sport up to a GeForce GTX 1080 graphics chip. This is due to Nvidia's new Max-Q design.
New Acer tablet has quantum dot technology, just like those super-desirable TVs
Acer has announced the Iconia Tab 10, a new 10-inch Android tablet that uses quantum dot technology in the screen.