In addition to the new Nitro Blaze 7 gaming handheld, Acer also brought its wild Project Dual Play concept gaming laptop to IFA. It’s essentially a gaming laptop in Acer’s Predator lineup with an interesting design that fits a detachable gamepad and pop-out speakers. It’s the most unusual laptop to show up at IFA this year, but it definitely has the potential to end up as a pretty useful laptop in stores sometime in the future, in my opinion. Head below for a closer look and more details.
Acer is joining in on the CES 2024 news this weekend ahead of the official start to the Las Vegas showcase with a first look at its newest suite of portable Windows PCs. The new Acer Swift laptops come outfitted with much of the same AI prowess that has been all the talk of this year’s consumer tech event like dedicated Windows Copilot keys, alongside some new Intel CPUs and refreshed designs with OLED displays.
At Computex 2023, Acer is introducing several new laptops for both gaming and content creation. Leading the way is the all-new Predator Triton 16 gaming laptop, backed by 13th Generation Intel processors, the RTX 4070 GPU, and up to 32GB of DDR5 RAM. With improved cooling, a “vivid, tear-free” experience on the 240Hz 16-inch 2560×1600 display, and a wide range of connectivity, the Predator Triton 16 is a solid gaming laptop if you’re in the market. Keep reading to uncover all the information about Acer’s latest release.
This week, Acer is introducing a slew of new product lines, with an all-new desktop, the Predator Orion X, leading the way. Coming in with an ultra-compact form-factor, this desktop weighs less than 20 pounds and still packs an impressively powerful punch. Ready to learn how much power is in this small package? Keep reading to find out all we know.
Acer today unveiled its latest eco-friendly laptop in the Acer Aspire Vero 15, coming soon for $700, with high-end specs and a recycled plastic body, and we’ve had a chance to spend some time with it ahead of the full launch.
Amazon is now offering the new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 for $499.99 shipped. Normally fetching $600, you’re looking at $100 in savings alongside one of the first-ever discounts. On sale for only the fourth time, this is a new all-time low at $50 below the previous discounts. The new Acer Chromebook Spin 513 just launched mid last year and arrives with a folding 2-in-1 form-factor that can convert the 13.5-inch 2256×1504 display between tablet and laptop modes. All powered by a MediaTek Kmopanio 1380 processor, the build also comes backed by 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. All of that makes it a suitable option for casual web surfing from the couch, handling classwork in the winter semester, and more. We further break down the Chrome OS experience in our launch coverage.
Today, during the Next@Acer 2022 event, we got our first look at the company’s upcoming lineup. One of the most interesting announcements comes in the form of the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition – a glasses-free, stereoscopic 3D gaming laptop. Yep, you read that right. We’re in 2022, and companies are still trying to make 3D content a thing – but can Acer pull it off?
Today we discovered that Acer has added another monitor to vast portfolio of displays. This time around the company has opted to release an 29.5-inch UltraWide with an up to 200Hz refresh rate. The release belongs to the Acer Nitro XZ6 series, a refreshingly simplistic title given how complicated naming conventions tend to be in this product category. Standout features include a white frame, 21:9 aspect ratio, 1500R curvature, and support for AMD FreeSync Premium. Continue reading to learn more.
Today, Acer announces its first sustainability-focused notebook, the Aspire Vero, launching tomorrow with Windows 11. This laptop uses post-consumer recycled plastic throughout the chassis and keyboard, and also features 100% recyclable packaging. Not only that, but Acer has also announced two new computers, the Swift 5 and Nitro 5, all of which ship with Microsoft’s latest operating system. For more information on Windows 11 with Acer computers, as well as the three new announcements, head below.
As folks continue to get their hands on the latest Xbox and PlayStation consoles, many are bound to find themselves in the market for a new display to get the most out of their purchase. While a lot of 4K monitors are out there, there aren’t many that can achieve the high refresh rates required to take full advantage of 120 frame-per-second performance. Today Acer detailed three upcoming display releases, one of which is squarely aimed at “the latest gaming consoles.” Not only does it feature a 4K resolution, but also a 144Hz refresh rate, making it an ideal PlayStation 5 monitor. Continue reading to learn more.
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I’m usually a Mac user and have been for decades. But my son wanted to build a PC so he could compete with his online friends in high power games during the Pandemic. For just over $1,000 and a ton of time, he built a mean PC.
I’m now jealous and want to play Flight Simulator 2020 and some other games but don’t have the time to meticulously pick through the perfect build parts. Thankfully the whole package, including the gaudy RGB Frostblade fans configurable with PredatorSense App that make him jealous, are available in just a click or, if you are short on time before Christmas, a trip to Costco.
Today, Acer is announcing the Spin 7 as “the world’s first notebook powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G computer platform.” While this might seem like a mouthful, the Spin 7 is run off of Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8cx SoC, delivering sub-6GHz 5G connectivity, which allows you to utilize “blazing-fast 5G speeds” while on-the-go. Multi-day battery life allows you to work for extended periods of time before it’s time to recharge. Also, the 360-degree hinge enables you to utilize it as a laptop or tablet.
Acer’s latest laptops, the Swift 3 and Swift 5, are being refreshed with the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The Swift 5 is designed for those who need more performance in an ultraportable machine, with an Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen and more. The Swift 3 offers great performance while maximizing size, with a 13.5-inch 2K 3:2 screen or a 14-inch 1080p 16:9 display. What more do these laptops have to offers? Keep reading to find out everything about Acer’s latest Swift 3 and Swift 5 computers.
Acer’s latest gaming monitor has quite a few awesome features — namely its 165Hz refresh rate and the fact that the panel is VESA Certified DisplayHDR400. These two specs alongside FreeSync, a 1500R curvature, and more make Acer’s latest Nitro XZ2 a monitor worthy of most gaming setups.
Acer has unveiled a new entourage of top-tier notebooks, desktops, and monitors clearly aimed at the high end of the market. Each falls under the Acer ConceptD lineup, which signals these are made with content creators in mind. Of all the releases, ConceptD 3 Ezel takes the cake with one of the first offerings out there to mimic the floating design found in Apple’s iPad Pro Magic Keyboard. That being said, it does takes things a bit further with screen sizes as large as 15.6-inches. Continue reading to learn about the rest of the Acer ConceptD lineup.
Today’s Acer event is delivering a new batch of Predator gaming laptop PCs, sporting upgrades alongside a somewhat quirky design you may have seen before. Acer is bringing the 10th generation Intel Core processors to the mix along with upgraded displays that top out at 240Hz, a significant spec for a mobile gaming setup. All told, there are four refreshed gaming PCs coming to users over the next few months, which Acer says, will take your everyday experience to a whole new level. We have full details on all of Acer’s new Predator gaming laptops down below, along with pricing, availability, and more.
Acer is making waves at CES 2020, announcing a plethora of new devices. From AMD Ryzen 4000-powered laptops to 55-inch 4K OLED gaming monitors and more, they’ve announced it all. You’ll find all of Acer’s CES 2020 announcements below, including the soon-to-be-available Thronos Air gaming chair that clocks in at $14,000.
Gaming monitors with 240Hz refresh rates are a must for those looking to get a competitive edge in esports-caliber titles, and now Acer is out with two new entires. The Nitro XF2 Series Monitors from Acer look to take on the competition with a suite of eye-catching features that will appeal to gamers like up to a sub 1ms response time and more. Head below for a closer look.
Acer, one of the world leaders in gaming computers and peripherals, has recently refreshed several of its mobile platforms with the latest from Intel and NVIDIA. Sporting the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 16-series graphics cards and Intel’s latest 9th generation i7 processors, the new Predator Helios 300, Nitro 7, Nitro 5, and Aspire 7 laptops are great options for any mobile gamer.
Acer, one of the world’s leading computer manufacturers, announced new additions across its growing Predator lineup of gaming products. With updates to its Acer Predator Orion 5000 gaming desktop, a massive 43-inch Predator 144Hz 4K monitor, and new peripherals, these launches are sure to please just about every PC gamer out there.
When it comes to your laptop, less really is more. Thankfully, gone are the days of massive bezels on mobile displays and in are super thin sides that let you focus on what really matters: the screen. Huawei has the Matebook X Pro (our review), which features a 91% screen-to-body ratio, but until now has been unmatched in better offerings. Today, Acer announced its Swift 7 laptop with a 92% screen-to-body ratio and much more.
Acer isn’t just packing a fantastic display into the Swift 7, but also great features. The chassis weighs less than 1-kg, offers dual USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 ports, has DisplayPort 1.2, and comes in two finishes. Keep reading to find out more.
Now that IFA is officially underway, there are plenty of announcements to go around. We’re seeing some awesome new computers heading into the holidays from companies like Lenovo and Acer.
Lenovo is launching a number of products with new laptops, and Acer has several different offerings from laptops to chairs, Mixed Reality Headsets, and more.
Acer revealed its powerful Predator Helios 500 Notebook yesterday. It is aimed directly at gamers with configuration options that are sure to provide incredible performance in a portable computer. Its large 17.3-inch display rocks 4K resolution, or 1080p if the users prefer an incredible 144Hz refresh rate (a nice touch that gives gamers an edge against their competition).
Best Buy has the Acer Nitro 5 15.6-inch Laptop with 2.5GHz/8GB/256GB SSD and an 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti for $599.99 shipped. Normally $800, this laptop goes for around $700 at retailers like Newegg right now. This is one of the best prices we’ve tracked for a gaming laptop like this in a while. This is the perfect computer for someone who wants to get their feet wet in PC gaming without going all-in on a custom built desktop. With its 4GB GTX 1050Ti dedicated graphics card, this laptop should play most games at medium to high settings fairly well on the built-in 1080p screen. Rated 4.1/5 stars on Amazon.
Expansys is offering the Acer 11.6-inch Touchscreen LED Convertible Chromebook (Refurb) for $179.99 shipped with paypal checkout option. That’s $80 off the lowest price we could find for a new one which gets 4.2/5 star reviews from Amazon.
It has a 360-degree hinge that allows you to position the notebook in traditional laptop format, tablet, screening and any point between. It also outperforms many other Chromebooks with its impressive Intel processor that’s based on Braswell micro-architecture, SuperSpeed USB 3 ports, HDMI out, Aluminum cover, 10 hour battery, 32GB SSD and IPS 720P display and camera. A 1-year limited warranty applies.
We also found the refurbished HP Stream 11 Laptop 2.16GHz/2GB/32GB for $119.99 shipped.
Update (2/10 4:15pm): Groupon now offers the refurbished Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook for $99.99 shipped, but the price comes down to $84.99 shipped when you use the code EXTRA15. Groupon offers the refurbished Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (model: CB3-111-C8UB) for $99.99 shipped. That’s half-off the original list price, $79 less than Amazon for one in new condition…
Best Buy offers the Acer Chromebook 1.50GHz/4GB/16GB SSD (model CB5-571-C4G4) for $249 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $30 and the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from Best Buy reviewers. Features and tech specs include: Google Chrome OS Automatically downloads and installs security and software updates, so you…
Amazon offers the Acer 23-inch LED-Lit Monitor (model G236HL Bbd) for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $40 below list, $20 better than its street price, and a match for the lowest we’ve seen. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,977 reviewers and is the best selling computer monitor on Amazon. Features include a 1920…
Update (7/20 8:20am): Amazon is now offering the Acer Chromebook 15.6-Inch HD, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD (CB5-571-C4T3) for $219.99 shipped (Reg. $250, lowest we can find) While the below deal is now dead, Best Buy is currently offering this Chromebook in new condition for $129 shipped (Reg. $139+, the lowest we can find). Amazon is offering…
Amazon also has the 11.6-inch Acer Chromebook for only $154.99 shipped. That’s $45 off the regular price and the lowest it’s ever been sold for. It features an Intel Celeron Dual Core 2.16 GHz Processor and has 16GB of internal storage. It also has an 8.5 hour battery and comes with the latest Chrome OS.
It’s the best selling laptop at Amazon and customers gave it 4.4/5 star reviews.
We also found the Acer 11.6-Inch Chromebook (Intel Core i3, 32 GB) in Granite Gray for a low $244.99 (Orig. $349.99) from Amazon.
Update 4/16 3PM: The 13.3-inch Chromebook (CB5-311-T9B0) has dropped $20 to a new low of only $159.99 shipped.
The official Acer eBay store offers many reduced price options on its own certified refurbished Chromebooks. Here are three great choices:
The first is the Acer 11.6-inch Chromebook (C710-2856) for only $149.99 shipped. That’s $80 off the list price, $100 less than Amazon and the best price we could find.
The Acer C7 Chromebook weighs only 3lbs and has up to four hours of battery life. The HD widescreen is suitable for movies, apps and more. It has an HD 1.3MP webcam with a microphone for video chatting, as well as capturing video and photos. It’s powered by an Intel Celeron 847 processor with 2GB of DDR3 memory.
The 13-inch Acer Chromebook gives you up to 11 hours of battery life keeping you powered from day to night. A bright Full HD 13.3-inch anti-glare display and mobile graphics from NVIDIA “deliver smooth visuals and enhance all of your favorite clips and photos.”
Interested in a touchscreen? This Acer 11.6″ Chromebook (C720P-2661) features touchscreen technology and is only $189.99 shipped. That’s $110 off the list price, $50 less than Amazon, and the best price we’ve seen. It has an Intel Celeron 2955U processor (1.4GHz), 2GB DDR3L memory and a 32GB solid state drive.
Amazon customers consistently give Acer Chromebooks great reviews and high ratings. Also, a 90-day limited hardware warranty applies on all the Chromebooks from Acer.
Amazon is offering the 11-inch Acer Chromebook (model: CB3-111-C670) for a low $159.99 shipped. That’s $40 off the list price and the lowest Amazon has sold it for. Best Buy also has it for only $159 in-store and online. We’ve seen it for as low as $150 before at Staples, but this still a great deal. It features an Intel Celeron N2830 Dual Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 2GB of SDRAM. It has 16GBs of Internal Storage and an 8.5 hour battery life.
Amazon customers gave it 4.4/5 star reviews. More details below:
We have noticed a couple nice 27 and 24-inch monitor deals today at Amazon and Newegg. Both of which are matching or beating the lowest prices we’ve seen, have received 4+ star ratings on Amazon and come with free shipping: Acer 27” HD Widescreen Monitor (XB270H Abprz) $479.99 (Reg. $550+) | Amazon Rated 5/5 stars…
Amazon offers the ASUS Chromebook 13-Inch HD with Gigabit WiFi, 32GB Storage & 4GB RAM (Model B00JI9HISQ) for $229 with free shipping. That’s $100 off for this recently released double RAM and double local storage configuration. Features:
OK with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and Green on White? $180 please.
Best Buy offers the LG 27-inch 1080P IPS LED Monitor (model 27MP33HQ) for $179.99 with free shipping. That’s $120 below list and the same price Best Buy featured last month for Black Friday. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from 123 Best Buy reviewers. Mac users will want to pick up a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI adapter.…
Amazon is offering a selection of Dell, HP, and Acer laptops at 20% off or more today. Most of them are at their all time lowest price. Since many of the items are priced below retail, you’ll need to add them to your cart to see today’s sale price. Some standouts: ASUS 11.6-Inch HD Touchscreen Laptop (White): $229.99 shipped. This…
Amazon is offering the 13.3-inch Acer Chromebook 13 for $249 shipped. Launching just over 2 months ago, this is about $50 under the original listing, $31 under the current regular price from Acer and the lowest we’ve seen. With an original price of $299, Acer’s new option was already providing significant value over Samsung’s latest $400…
The official Acer store on eBay has the Acer Iconia (A1-830-1633) 7.9-Ih Tablet for only $89.99 shipped. That’s 50% off the list price, $66 less than Amazon (new), and the lowest we could find.
It comes with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (Upgradable to Android 4.4 Kit Kat) and has a Intel Dual-Core Atom Z2560 Processor (1.6 GHz, 1MB Cache). Also, it has 16GB Flash Memory and only weighs .83 pounds.
It recieved 4.3/5 stars from Amazon customers and excellent reviews. Here’s more info from Acer:
Best Buy has kicked off its Labor Day Savings Event offering a number of discounts including up to 25% off HDTVs.
While there is a wide selection of options from Samsung, LG, Sony and others, our favorite deal of the bunch is the 60-inch LG 1080p 120Hz LED TV (2013 Model – 60LN5400) for $799.99 shipped. That’s $500 off the original price, $179 off Amazon’s listing, and the best price we can find on this HDTV. Tiger Direct’s non-manufacturer refurb is only $25 less and Newegg charges as much as $900 for a refurbished model.
It features a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, various inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 USB, 1 RF, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 digital audio out (optical) and a refresh rate of 120hz. It comes with a stand, the remote and 2 AA batteries. The LG 60LN5400 comes with a limited 1 year parts and labor warranty and has received 4.5/5 stars from 99 Best Buy customers and 4.6/5 stars on Amazon.
If you’re looking for something a little smaller, Newegg also has the 24-Inch Acer LED-Lit Monitor (B243PWL) for $199.99 shipped using code EMCPBHC25 (the lowest we can find by $50).
Groupon offers the refurbished Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook for $129.99 with free shipping. That’s $49 below our previous mention for a model in new condition (still available) and the best deal we’ve ever seen for a refurb. Tech specs:
1,800 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars. Includes a 90-day warranty.
Amazon offers the 11.6-inch Acer C720 Chromebook for $179 with free shipping. That’s $20 below list and the first major discount we’ve seen since it was released late last year. Features include:
Nearly 1,600 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars and it’s currently the best selling product in the ‘laptop computer’s category.
We have a trifecta of monitor deals today in a nice range of sizes and feature sets.
First up is the AOC E2251FWU 22″ 1080p LED USB-Powered Monitor for $99.99 plus $5 shipping. A savings of $75 off retail and $25 off Amazon’s current listing. Perfect for traveling, it receives both its power and signal from a single USB cable. Rated 3.5 stars.
Next, Amazon is offering the Acer 24″ 1080p G246HL monitor for $129.99 with free shipping, which matches its lowest price ever. A great everyday monitor, it features a 1920 x 1080 resolution, and DVI/VGA connectivity. Rated 4.5 stars.
Lastly, eBay has the X-Star 27″ DP2710 monitor for $279 with free shipping. It retails for $460, but typically sells for around $350. Today’s deal represents a savings of $71. The X-Star matte monitor is a gamer’s dream with a resolution of 2560×1440, and a response time of 8ms. It features built-in speakers, DVI-D dual link connectivity, and a Samsung PLS panel. Rated 4 stars.
Ebay is offering the Refurbished Acer 11.6″ Chromebook 2GB 320GB Chrome OS for only $159.99 shipped. That’s 30% off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen for this Chromebook. Amazon sells the same model (New) for $280 and their customers gave positve reviews with a solid 4/5 stars rating.
The Acer C7 Chromebook is simple to use and stays up-to-date automatically. It boots-up in less than 20 seconds, never slows down, and requires almost zero setup or maintenance.
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As one of their daily deals, the official Acer eBay storefront is offering a refurbished Acer 11.6” C7 Chromebook 2GB/16GB SSD for $150 with free shipping. This deal is nearly 25% less than its retail price. It is just $20 more than the least expensive Chromebook we’ve ever seen, but that one did not include a solid state drive. Best Buy and Amazon reviewers rate this machine extremely well at 4.4 and 4 stars respecitvely.
This machine is perfect for those of you who just need a computer for everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and YouTube. Tech specs include a 1.1GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 11.6″ screen, and a 16GB SSD. But the real star of this computer is Google OS. It requires little maintenance, automatically updates, and never slows down.
As one of its Daily Deals, eBay via the official Acer store is offering a refurbished Acer 11.6″ Chromebook 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD for $130 with free shipping. That is a total savings of 35% off retail and easily the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a Chromebook. Don’t let the refurbished condition scare you away from this deal. It is offered by Acer direct (not some shady 3rd party) and includes a 14 day return policy and 90 day warranty.
This machine is perfect for those of you who just need a computer for everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and YouTube. Tech specs include 2GB of RAM, 11.6″ screen, and a 320GB hard drive. But the real star of this computer is Google OS. It requires little maintenance, automatically updates, never slows down and boots this Chromebook up in less than 20 seconds.
TigerDirect is offering the Acer 22″ Class LED 1080p Monitor for only $99.99 + $6 Shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find this Acer in new condition. Buy.com has the same monitor (refurbished) for only $98 after shipping. The Acer features delay-free pictures during fast-paced scenes it is comes with 5ms response time. You’ll also be able to connect other video sources with ease using its DVI and VGA inputs.
PCConnection has the refurbished Acer Iconia A500-10S6u Tegra 250 16GB Honeycomb Tablet for $289 with free shipping. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen on this tablet and one of the lowest prices we’ve ever seen for a 10 inch 720P Android tablet. Features include an NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 1GHz dual-core processor, 10.1″ 1280×800 wide touchscreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 16GB flash storage, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, microSD card slot, 5-megapixel rear facing camera, 2-megapixel front facing camera, miniHDMI output, 2-cell battery, and Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb. A 90-day Acer warranty applies.
