Acer Predator Helios 500 with 4K Mini LED panel arriving in Malaysia this October 30

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Alongside the
Predator Triton 500 SE
, Acer also announced the local availability of their new Helios 300 and 500 series laptops.

Helios 300

Under the hood of this 15.6-inch laptop is your choice of either an Intel Core i9-11900H or a Core i7-11800H. You can pack up to an RTX 3070 with the Core i9 (32GB RAM) and Core i7 (16GB RAM) models, while the Core i7 (8GB RAM) variant will come with an RTX 3060 GPU instead.

The top two variants sport a 165Hz QHD slim-bezel display panel, while the RTX 3060 model comes with a 360Hz FHD panel instead.

You can also get the Helios 300 with a 17.3-inch display instead; and there are two options to pick from – Core i7 + RTX 3070, 165Hz QHD panel, or Core i7 + RTX 3060 360Hz FHD panel.

Elsewhere, you get a four-zone RGB backlit keyboard, a 59Wh battery, the 5
th
-Gen AeroBlade 3D fan design for cooling, Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort support via USB-C, HDMI 2.1, and more.

Helios 500

This is the priciest of the lot and therefore packs the most powerful hardware – under the hood, you can pack up to an Intel Core i9-11980HK, and RTX 3080.

What truly sets it apart from the rest is its 4K Mini LED UHD display panel that you can get on the Core-i9 17-inch model. It pushes a 120Hz refresh rate and has a VESA Display HDR 1000 colour gamut.

In terms of RAM and storage, you can slot in up to 64GB of memory and up to a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD.

Elsewhere, the Helios 500 come with MagForce mechanical switches on the WASD keys that Acer claims allow users more control over their in-game characters.

Price and availability

The Helios 300 is priced from RM6,299 for the 15-inch model, and RM7,999 for the 17-inch variant; while the Helios 500 is priced from a whopping RM13,999. Visit Acer’s
e-store
 or
Shopee

page to pre-order your laptop this October 30 and you’ll even get over RM1,000 worth in gifts.

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Acer refreshes the Predator Helios 700 and Helios 300 with 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs

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Acer
 has decided to celebrate its Acer Day this year online and in conjunction with that, it has refreshed two of its gaming laptops, the Predator Helios 700 and Helios 300.

Predator Helios 700

The Predator Helios 700 is now available with a 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HJ or an i7-10875H chipset and can be equipped with either the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER or the RTX 2070 SUPER graphics. It is a 17-inch laptop with a 144Hz FHD IPS display and uses a HyperDrift keyboard. Naturally, this gaming laptop has a powerful cooling system which features the Predator PowerGem thermal solution, five copper heat pipes, Acer CoolBoost technology, vapour chamber and two 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans.

The Helios 700 also comes with up to 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, but you can also opt for the 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage which is paired with 1TB HDD storage. It also sports 16GB RAM which is upgradable up to 64GB.

Apart from that, the Helio 700 has a Full HD webcam pushing 1080p resolution and audio that supports DTS X and Acer TrueHarmony technology. It is a heavy laptop weighing at 4.8kg and starts from RM12,999.

Predator Helios 300

The Helios 300 has also been refreshed with either Intel Core i7-10750H or i5-10300H chipset. It uses the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics and also features the AeroBlade 3D Fan for efficient cooling.

It is a smaller laptop featuring a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It comes with 8GB RAM which is upgradable up to 32GB and sports 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD.

The Helios 300 is much lighter at 2.2 kg and can be purchased from RM4,599. It will be available from August 2 at all Acer
official stores
 and authorised resellers. On the other hand, the pre-order for the Helios 700 starts today.

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Acer Predator Orion 7000 launched with 12th-Gen Intel Core-i9 CPUs

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The
Acer Predator Orion 7000
 gaming desktop is one of world’s first devices to pack a 12
th-
Gen Intel Core CPU. This launch happened alongside the unveiling of the
Vero

lineup of eco-friendly laptops.

The beast of a gaming rig can pack up to a Core-i9 16C/24T CPU alongside the very powerful GeForce RTX 3090 GPU. To go with the set of powerful hardware, you can opt to equip the Orion 7000 with up to 64GB of DDR5 4,000MHz memory, and up to 2TB of storage by way of an NVMe SSD, or 6TB via a 3.5-inch HDD.

Keeping the components cool are a couple of 140mm fans on the front and a single 120mm exhaust fan. For the CPU, there’s an AIO cooler that works together with Acer’s IceTunnel air intake system to provide proper air circulation within the case.

For connectivity, you get the Intel Killer 2.5G LAN feature for the best internet connection possible; or WiFi 6E if you prefer a wireless connection.

The Predator Orion 7000 will be available in China sometime Q1 2022, and is priced from RMB20,000 (about RM19,358). There’s no word on its local availability as of now, but this could be a decent alternative to building your own rig, especially with the ongoing high demand of GPUs that will make DIYs more difficult.

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Acer Predator Triton 500 SE pre-orders to start this 30 October: Priced from RM8,999

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Acer has launched a new lineup of gaming laptops in the country, and the more interesting ones come by way of the Predator Triton 500 SE (Special Edition)

Under the hood is up to an Intel 11
th
-Gen Intel Core i9-11900H chipset along with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU. You can slot in up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage via an PCIe SSD.

Keeping these powerful components cool are the laptop’s set of triple-fan cooling and 5
th
-generation AeroBlade 3D fans.

The laptop packs a 16-inch 16:10 WQXGA panel that pushes a 240Hz refresh rate, and support for NVIDIA G-Sync. For audio, the Triton also supports DTS:X Ultra for more immersive surround-sound audio.

In terms of ports, you get two Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports with Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort support, HDMI 2.1, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one SD 7.0 card reader, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and an ethernet port.

Acer also claims that you can get up to 12 hours of battery life with the Triton 500 SE, which is mightily impressive for a gaming laptop. Elsewhere, you also get WiFi 6, and Intel’s Killer Intelligence Center interface that gives you an overview of your network status.

The Predator Triton 500 SE is available in two variants – the Core i7-11800H + RTX 3070 model is priced at RM8,999; while the Core i9-11900H + RTX 3080 version will set you back RM12,999. Pre-orders start this 30 October, and you can visit Acer’s
e-
store
, or
Shopee

page to make your purchase.

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Acer Predator Triton 900 launched with RTX 2080, alongside updates to Helios 300 and Nitro series

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Acer adds to the Predator Triton line-up with Predator Triton 900 – a somewhat detachable gaming laptop where the display can be rotated vertically on a couple of hinges.

Speaking of displays, the laptop sports a 17.3-inch display, so it’s a pretty hefty device. The monitor can be extended as well as placed flat on like a tablet. Also, you can prop it up at an angle.

Getting down to the brass tacks, the Triton 900 features an Intel Core i7-9750H along with an Nvidia GeForce RTX2080 8GB, 16GB dual channel DDR4 RAM, 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD.

The laptop features an RBG backlit keyboard along with a trackpad placed to the far right. The laptop is priced at RM15,999 and can be purchased at Acer’s online store as well as retailers.

Acer also updates the Predator Helios 300 with newer 9th-Gen Intel Core i7 and i5 processors along with the Nvidia GeForce RTX2060. Both variants come with a 15.6-inch display, 8GB of RAM as well as 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD. The Core i5 9300H is priced at RM5,399 while the Core i7 9750H is priced at RM6,199.

Lastly, the Predator Nitro 7 also gets an upgrade with the new intel Core i7-9750H processors and your choice of either an Nvidia GeForce GTX1660Ti or the GTX1650. Expect 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. The GTX 1650 variant is priced at RM4,899 while the GTX1660Ti is priced at RM5,199.

The Nitro and Helios laptops will receive discounts or come with free gifts at selected outlets from today until 30 June. Visit the Acer website for more information on the laptops as well as promotions.

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Acer Predator X34 will be running at 100 Hz Refresh Rate

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Acer announces they will slash the current two 34-inch ultra-wide gaming screens; the XR341CK and the XR341CKA. Both screens offered 34-inch curved format screens with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 3440 x 1440 resolution based on an LG AH-IPS panel and 75 Hz screens, boosted refresh rates and a selection of advanced gaming features including AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync respectively. These monitors have just been announced just a few months ago and now they will be revising to a new model that surprise everyone.

The new model named as “Predator X34”, together with new specifications that will feature refresh rates up to 100 Hz. However, there are also reports suggest the 100 Hz will be available when using G-Sync specifically, AMD users and non-G-Sync users could only use the screen up to an expected 75 Hz.  It offers connectivity with DisplayPort 1.2a (DP out), mini DisplayPort, HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, MHL 2.0 and four USB 3.0 ports.

The upcoming revision of Acer Predator X34 will be coming at the beginning of October for retail availability. The expected price for the monitor will be more than the Acer XR341CK given the G-Sync module, but the final retail has yet to be announced later on.

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Acer promotes sustainability efforts with the Aspire Vero National Geographic Special Edition

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Acer Malaysia has continued its sustainability effort by collaborating with National Geographic by unveiling a limited edition of the Aspire Vero laptop, which is made out of post consumer recycled materials just like the original version but now comes with National Geographic’s branding and a specially made packaging that comes with it when you purchase the laptop.

Acer has commited to channel RM100 from every purchase of the laptop in Malaysia to fund tree adoption, while every purchase of the laptop will help to further the work of scientists, explorers and educators around the world affiliated with the National Geographic Society.

In terms of specs, the Acer Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor paired with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe SSD, it has a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display and generous amount of ports selection, the laptop’s RAM and storage are user upgradable all thanks to standard philips screws at the bottom.

Preorders of the Acer Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition will begin on 1 May with a retail price of RM4,299, it will come preloaded with Windows 11 and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021. Meanwhile, the regular Aspire Vero will have their price reduced starting 1 May onwards at the price of RM3,699 for the Core i7 model and RM2,999 for the Core i5 model.

Customers interested in the laptop can have their old devices traded in, which Acer will offer up to RM500 cash rebate for the Aspire Vero and Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition.

Furthermore, customers who trade in their old devices during the month of May can enjoy additional 5% off the laptop when making their purchase with Maybank credit cards at the Acer eStore, while the first 50 units purchased will be shipped with the Vero Mouse and Vero Mousepad worth RM178.

To encourage customers to choose to support Mother Earth, every purchase of either Aspire Veros within May will be eligible to redeem free gifts up to RM199 or Touch ‘n Go eWallet credit worth RM120.

Watch our Acer Aspire Vero Review

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Acer refreshes Aspire line-up with better specs and features

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If you’re a fan of Acer’s Aspire series of laptops, you’ll be glad to know that they’re revamping the line-up with updated specs and added features.

The top-end variant is the Aspire 7 with its sizeable 15.6-inch frame and gaming laptop-like specs. It’ll come packed with an Nvidia GeForce GTX card – it could be a GTX 1060 or higher; and it’s powered by an 8th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor.

It can be fitted with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory along with up to 1TB of PCIe NVMe SSD. For productivity: a backlit keyboard for good measure.

Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire 5 is positioned smack dab in the middle of the product line-up. It comes with an aluminium top cover and a 15.6-inch display. Under the hood is where it gets interesting – you get two setups to choose from which are a 8th Gen Intel Core i7 and a GeForce MX250 card, or a 2nd-Gen AMD Ryzen processor with a Radeon GPU.

Elsewhere, the laptop features a fingerprint reader for security and thin 7.82nm bezels all-round.

On to the most affordable of the lot – the Acer Aspire 3 comes in three sizes – 14-inch, 15.6-inch, or 17.3-inch. Specs-wise, your options are similar to that of the Aspire 5 but the difference is that you’re only afforded up to 512GB PCIe SSD. There’s still 16 GB RAM support along with all the key I/O ports.

The Aspire 7 is priced from $999.99 (about RM4,127); while the Aspire 5 will start at $379,99 (about RM1,568); and the Aspire 3 will be priced from RM349 (about RM1,444). All three laptops will be available sometime June and July this year.

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Acer released a new curved wide-screen monitor – Acer XR341CK

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For the fans out there that like curved monitor or TV, you in luck now because there is a lot curved monitor has been announced since the beginning of 2015 with
Samsung
. One of the Taiwanese company announced their latest additional to the curved monitor lineup – Acer XR341CK that has a curved cinematic-widescreen (21:9) which impress me already. This monitor also supports the AMD latest technology – FreeSync, which allows synchronizing the refresh rate with the frame-rate of the graphic card.

The monitor offers viewing angles of 172/178 (V/H) degree, a refresh-rates of up to 75 Hz and 4ms response time, which is more than enough for users that like to watch any sort of video on it. They included display supports are DisplayPort 1.2a, a mini-DisplayPort 1.2a, and HDMI 2.0. Luckily, the monitors has an in-built 7W stereo speakers and a 3.5 mm headphone jack that take audio input from the graphics card, and you are able to adjust the monitor
stand

to the desire position. Thoughtful from Acer, you are able to use the monitor straight out of the box because they included a DisplayPort and HDMI Cable.

The Acer XR341CK will be estimated hits the shelves in early August and priced at USD 1099.99 (approx. RM 4145.00).

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Acer Releases 35-inch Predator Z35 with G-sync and 200Hz

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Acer announced two new Predator during IFA 2015, the Acer Predator Z32 features a 35-inch with a 21:9 ultra-wide aspect ratio curved screen and the Acer Predator XB1 offer two different size – 27-inch and 28-inch plus all models will have an AMVA panel. The Acer Predator Z35 will support NVIDIA G-Sync technology, which is presumably where the 200 Hz refresh rate max comes in, probably only supported when using G-Sync although again that’s to be confirmed. The Predator Z32 touts a 32-inch 21:9 UltraWide Full HD (2560×1080) panel with a curvature of 2000R for an immersive, dynamic and wraparound gaming experience.

The Predator XB1 Series includes 27-inch (XB271HK / XB271HU) which has 2560 x 1440 resolution and 28-inch XB281HK which has 3840 x 2160 models with that give gamers a competitive edge with incredibly detailed images and superbly smooth visuals. All these models will have the latest NVIDIA G-Sync technology, giving gamers an advantage with incredibly detailed images and smooth visuals.

The new Predator gaming monitors feature GameView technology, which allows gamers to swiftly toggle between three customizable display profiles, tweaking settings such as Dark Boost, Overclock, and aim-point assistance to suit a wide gamut of games. Additionally, it allows quick display adjustment while in-game without the need to navigate through layers of OSD menus, a significant advantage when every split second counts.

The Predator Z32 will be available in North America with the price starting at USD 1199.99 (approx. RM 5080), then the Predator XB1 Series will be available in North America with the price starting at USD 799.99 (approx. RM 3390).

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Acer releases three Android smartphones – Liquid Z330, Z530, and Z630

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Acer recently released a new range of smartphones to its existing Liquid line – Z630, Z530, and Z330. These new smartphones offer features that will improve the overall user enjoyment of using technology, bringing entertainment and taking selfies to another level. The company features all three phones with sleek and elegant curved chassis plus an updated Acer Liquid UI design which is simple yet elegant and friendlier in look, with the Acer Float Caller which pops up as a mini window to let the user choose whether to answer or reply with a quick message.

Acer also included Acer Bluelightshield, which protects the eyes by reducing blue light emissions from the screen. Another feature is the DTS Studio Sound, which brings professional cinema experience to your phone by providing high quality and clear audio performance. For selfie lovers, the Bright Magic feature allows brighter photos to be taken even under low light environment and there will be a Gourmet Mode for users who love capturing food photos.

The Acer Liquid Z630 is powered by a 64-bit, Quad Core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 processor with a 5.5-inch IPS screen with Zero Air Gap technology, which can help those who seek to create, share and enjoy digital content on the go. Besides that, it has 2GB RAM and a 16GB internal memory, with the Liquid Z630 sporting a 4,000mAh battery. One of the unique features of this phone is where you can charge another device with the Z630, so your phone works not only as a phone, but like a powerbank too! In terms of camera, it comes with an 8MP Auto Focus rear camera with flash and an 8MP Wide Angle front camera for those who love taking selfies.

Other than that, the Z530 is similar to the Acer Liquid Z630 and it’s also powered by a 64-bit super-fast quad-core 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 processor. Its slender and curved design makes it a comfortable fit in the hand, but it has only 5.0-inch screen compared to the Z630 which sports a 5.5-inch screen. Therefore, the Z330 will be an ideal first phone for those who are looking to learn how to use a smartphone or as an excellent backup to an existing device. The device features a 4.5-inch screen and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 (MS 8909) processor. But it will only come with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory, 5MP front and 5MP rear camera.

The Acer Liquid Z630, Liquid Z530, and Liquid Z330 are priced at RM 659, RM 559, and RM 439 respectively.

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Acer reveals its new lineup at IFA 2015 in Berlin

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Today at IFA 2015 in Berlin, Acer announced a slew of new products. Just like previous years, they have something new for each segment. For one, Acer spoke about its expansion of its Chromebook family line-up with the new Chromebook R11 that can swivel up to 160 degrees and sports an aluminium cover made with Acer’s imprint technology.

Acer Aspire Switch is its 2-in-1 detachable line, and during the press con, Acer unveiled the Aspire Switch 12, which comes with an anodised cover, features a 12.5-inch screen and only 8.5mm thin. The screen is made from Corning Gorilla Glass 4, and by working with Intel, the Aspire Switch 12 comes with 45 apps for Intel Real Sense, and incorporates Intel 3D Real Sense to allow you to log into your computer using your face.

If you remember the cute little trashcan looking Chromebox by Acer, well, this time, they have launched a new version – the Acer Revo, that looks very much like a bento box, and even works like one as you can stack magnetised modules on top of each other. Each module consists of different “parts” of the mini-pc, and Acer pushed its creativity to another level where you can actually even use one of the modules as a power bank.

As for the mobile phone segment, Acer announced its Jade Primo, which is a Windows 10 phone that sports a Super AMOLED 5.5-inch screen, 21MP main camera with dual LED flash, and equipped with Snapdragon Qualcomm 801 on the inside. As a full productivity phone that allows you to use Windows 10 Continuum, the Jade Primo is bundles with all sorts of accessories such as a docking station, wireless mouse, keyboard and more.

As for Acer’s gaming initiative – the Predator, there was a slew of products launched from almost all segments in the family. For one, the Predator V Nitro has a newer model in its family that features a few new upgrades gamers might find enticing. The new V Nitro has a newly improved keyboard that is more responsive, has better wireless connectivity, comes with USB type-C, and even sports new lighting on the upper area of the keyboard. On the inside however, Acer has made some pretty nifty upgrades on its thermal performance. One of it is incorporating Acer DustDefender, which puts two fans on the notebook and vents that kicks out the dust from the inside of the notebook, making thermal performance better and increasing the lifespan of the notebook. Another interesting new item placed inside the new Predator series of notebooks is the AeroBlade.

Acer mentioned that this is the world’s thinnest metal fan blade, and the reason metal was chosen as a material instead of plastic is because metal is thinner, hence Acer is able to pack more blades on such a small fan – about 50 blades on that tiny thing. Another hardware to control thermal temperature is the FrostCore, a new fan in Acer’s notebooks, and the software to make the notebook even cooler is CoolBurst software, which allows you to have manual control over your fan speeds.

Another Predator notebook revealed was the Predator 15/17, the same notebooks hinted a few months ago – now revealed in two different sizes at IFA 2015. Both notebooks features all the thermal control technology and sports a new special keyboard, while the 17-inch version has two subwoofers built-in.

Acer also launched a new Predator monitor – the Predator Z35, which they claim to be the fastest monitor in the world with overclocked refresh rate of 200Hz. This beautiful real estate comes in 35-inch, with 2000R curvature, 21:9 ratio and GSync ready, giving you a more immersive gaming experience.

A big surprise Acer sprung on us was a new type of product – the Predator Projector. This is a short throw, ultra-wide laser projector that can project a 120-inch display at the distance of 50cm from the wall.

Another interesting device was the Predator 6 Gaming
Tablet
, that sports a deca-core Mediatek processor, 4GB RAM with 4 speakers and haptic feedback.

That’s so far what Acer has unveiled at IFA 2015, and we are now waiting for them to release all the detailed specs and availability.

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Acer shows of the detachable One 10 computer and the slim Switch 5

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In the previous article, Acer has released two powerful gaming laptops. They have not forgotten about the normal users and have a range of products for them. The two laptop for these users is the Acer Switch 5 and the Acer One 10, both offering something for different types of users.

Acer Switch 5

The Acer Switch 5 is built on its predecessor, the Switch Alpha 12 and is powered by the 7th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor for the best computing experience. The 2-in-1 laptop provides a fanless and quiet system, thanks to Acer’s LiquidLoop cooling technology. The auto-retracting kickstand allows for easy single hand adjustments to get the best viewing angles and supports Windows Hello with the fingerprint reader for fast access into the system.

The device is bundled with Acer Active Stylus Pen on the touch screen for users to take notes, sketch, annotate documents and photos using Windows Ink and comes with a 10.5-hour battery life. The Switch 5 will come in an i5 and i7 variant and will be priced at RM3,999 and RM4,999 respectively.

Acer One 10

The Acer One 10 is powered by Intel Atom X5 processor and Windows 10, it was made to be a convertible laptop that allows users to choose between 4 easy modes, laptop mode, pad mode and tent mode. The latch-less design is made for easy detaching of the tablet from the keyboard or putting them together.

The screen is an HD 10.1-inch IPS display that gives good and consistent details and colour saturation even when viewing at different angles. Acer did not skip out on connectivity even if its a tablet, as it comes with a fast 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN connectivity and with a battery life of 10 hours, you will be watching YouTube videos without any lag and for a long time. The Acer One 10 is priced at RM1,099.

For more information on these and other Acer products, check out their
Facebook page
 and don’t forget to check out our coverage on what Acer is offering for gamers in our previous
article
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Acer shows off a wide range of gaming desktops and laptops, teases the Predator X with dual Intel Xeon processors

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Other than showing off their new and impressive laptops and Chromebooks, Acer has also release new gaming devices and upgraded existing devices. The Nitro brand has finally recieved a desktop computer and the Predator laptops are even more appealing.

Nitro 50

The Nitro 50 desktop comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card and Qi Wireless Charging base. They have also mentioned that they are in the mits of releasing a new Nitro laptop and a gaming monitor to complete the Nitro line up with everything a gamer needs.

Predator Helios 300 Special Edition

The Predator Helios 300 now comes in a white and gold special edition colour, the colour is not the only thing that has changed as they have also upgraded the screen to support 144hz  for buttery smooth gaming. The internals have also been upgraded, as it now comes with an 8th Generation Intel core i7+ processor and an Nividia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card. They have also made selected Predator Gadgets white to match the new special edition laptop.

Predator Helios 500

The Helios 500 has been a gamers choice laptop, and now it has also recieved an upgrade with a Intel Core i9 processor, 17-inch 144hz IPS display that supports G-Sync and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB graphics card. It maintains the built-in overclocking functions and support for Killer Ethernet Double Shot Pro and Killer Ethernet to illimate delay for online gaming.

Predator Orion 5000 and 3000

Both the Oriaon 5000 and 300 are placed below the Orion 9000 to complete the family of Orion performance desktops. The 5000 comes with an 8th Genetation Intel Core i7+ 8700K processor, dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti in SLI configurations, Killer Ethernet.

The Orion 3000 comes with the 8th Generation Core i7+ 8700 processor, a single Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card and up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM with clock speeds of 2666MHz. Both these dektops come with Acer’s IceTunnle2.0 cooling design and maintains the EMI Compliant see through panel that was seen on the Orion 9000.

Predator X

Lastly, is the powerful Predator X which comes equipped with dual Intel Xeon processors and based on what Jason Chen, CEO of Acer said, supports the ability to let multiple players game on the Predator X at a single time. He also mentions that this desktop is made for gamers who need the power to stream, render, edit and play all at the same time. No other specifications were mentioned but expect this desktop to be very powerful and very expensive.

Just like their thin and light devices, prices and release dates for their gaming laptops and desktops were not mentioned. However, expect some announcement on these in the coming weeks

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Acer shows off their first self-driving concept car

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Acer has made great strides in the PC market with their line up that caters to the consumer and enterprise market. Now, it looks like the company wants to take it one step further and they are looking at the automotive market. They unveiled a self-driving concept car at the Taiwan Automotive Technology Innovation Summit 2018, a collaboration between Acer, HAITEC and Luxgen car brand.

The car has achieved a level-4 self-driving based on the Luxgen S3 electric vehicle platform where Acer’s driving system encompasses sensing, decision-making and control. The driving system uses AI and sensor fusion algorithms which receives data from real-time kinematic positioning, cameras, Lidars, MMW radars, Inertial Measurement Unit and ultrasonic sensors. It can also perform object recognition thanks to deep learning technology and implements dynamic vehicle control to realize autonomous driving.

Acer has plans to open up their autonomous driving platform to partners and developers in the future, as their platform can enable multiple levels of autonomous driving.

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Acer shows off two curved gaming monitors with overclockable 120Hz refresh rate

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After showing off the powerful Predator Triton 700 Acer also unveiled two new Predator UltraWide curved gaming monitors, the X34P and Z35P and as the number states, it is a 34-inch monitor and a 35-inch monitor respectively.They come with QHD resolution and immersive 1900R and 1800R curvature respectively. The X32P features an IPS panel to offer vivid colours and great viewing angles while the Z32P features a VA panel for better blacks, contrast and viewing angles.

Both the monitors come with NVIDIA G-Sync which will give users a tear-free gaming experience when paired with an NVIDIA graphics card and NVIDIA Ultra Low Motion Blur technology to reduce motion blur by sharping the edges in a fast-paced gaming environment in the Z32P.

Adding to the vivid colours, both monitors come with 100% sRGB colour gamut to bring even richer colours and making games look pretty. With a 4ms response time and 100Hz refresh rate overclockable to 120Hz, this helps bring the best out of gamers when facing an opponent in competitive multiplayer gaming.

The X34P can pump out sounds via the two built-in speakers that deliver world-class audio and the Z35P combined with DTS Sound 9Wx2 speakers and Acer TrueHarmony, it offers a great curved experience and audio never seen in any other displays. The monitors also come with Predator GameView, allowing users to tweak the monitors depending on the game they are playing, and it is conveniently accessed through hotkeys or the On-Screen Display menu with a push of a button.

The Predator X34P will be available in Malaysia mid-January 2018 while the Z35P is available now for a price of RM4,699 at all authorised Acer resellers nationwide.

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Acer Spin 5 Review: Decent Laptop With Some Issues To Iron Out

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Convertible laptops are really fun devices to have, mainly because of the different configurations you can put them in, it adds a different experience to using laptops. With the addition of a stylus, it adds another layer of usage for those of you that still prefer taking notes with the traditional pen and paper, and it is excellent for those of you that are artists with overflowing inspiration. When Acer refreshed the Spin 5 with an 8th Generation Intel Core processor, I was pretty excited to review this RM3,599 laptop as it looks significantly better than its predecessor, despite that, there are some issues that Acer still needs to iron out.

Design

The chassis comes with a brush aluminium design which gives it a premium-like feel but sadly, I did wish they used aluminium for the entire laptop rather than just the top lid as other parts of the laptop are plastic. Flipping it open will reveal the 13.3-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen display which for its class does produce nice colours and great viewing angles which I think is important for a convertible laptop but the bezels are thick which I think could be reduced, otherwise, they could have just made it into a 14-inch display.

 It is also not great to use outdoors as the screen is reflective making it hard to see the screen even with the brightness turned up. The touchscreen has a decent response and I have never found any issues with navigating Windows with my fingers, the keyboard has been designed very well, it provides a comfortable typing experience thanks to the decent sized keycaps and spacing in between.

There is also a white backlight for those who require working in darker environments. Weighing 1.6kg, it is considerably lightweight for its form factor, which you won’t find it too hefty in a backpack, though it isn’t ideal if you intend to use it as a handheld tablet.

The touchpad has good tracking performance, there is a very nice tactile feel when pressing down on the touchpad and it had no issues distinguishing between left and right clicks even if you are pressing down close to the centre. A fingerprint sensor is positioned on the top left of the touchpad, which I did have some issues with it as it doesn’t recognize my fingerprint properly at times.

 As for I/O, there are two USB 3.0 ports, a USB Type-C and an HDMI port, on the left and on the right, there is a USB 2.0 port, SD card reader and a headphone jack,

the laptop has pretty much all the ports you will need without a dongle.

Performance

Acer offers Intel Core i5 and i7 models for the Spin 5 and the model that I received for the review is the Intel Core i5-8250U with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB M.2 SSD, it lacks dedicated graphics but comes with an Intel HD Graphics 620 which will still be decent for browsing the web, watching videos, editing on Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop and even playing some casual games. There are some minor performance issues when I had multiple tabs open on Firefox but the problem is only existent when it is running on battery power, this doesn’t happen when the laptop is plugged in, it is also worth mentioning that the performance issues where still present even in High-Performance mode while running on battery, which I assume it to be a power management issue here.

Acer has included the Acer Active Stylus out of the box, with 1024 levels of pressure, it is sensitive and accurate at the same time so it will be an enjoyable experience for those of you that do a lot of digital art.

There are also two buttons on the pen that can be mapped to a particular function based on the application that you are using and it also supports Windows Ink, so you will be able to use the stylus with any of the available software that supports Ink.

A lot of thought was put into the speaker design as it adapts to the different configurations that you might put the laptop in. When putting it into either the tent or display mode, the speakers will swap the stereo orientation based on the configuration it is set in to ensure the audio is coming out from the correct side. However, clever speaker design does not help this laptop from the mediocre audio quality. Listing to EDM is not enjoyable as the bass produced is flat and does not produce the pump that you would expect from music like this. The mids are almost non-existent as leaving feeling like there is a gap in the music and the highs tend to make the speakers give out a crackling sound when at higher volumes especially when a violin is playing.

What is even more disappointing is that it has Dolby Audio support which is still unable to save these speakers, you definitely want to have a good pair of earphones or speakers ready if you seriously want some decent audio.

Battery

Acer claims that the Spin 5 will last a good 13 hours on a single charge, but during my usage, I seem to only get about 6 hours of use and my usage consist of writing articles, watching videos on YouTube, browsing the web or catching up with my TV series, which is still considerably good in general, I haven’t found the need to transport the charging brick as I worked on the laptop in multiple sessions, however I was hoping that it could have managed an additional 2 hours of battery life. If you are thinking to use the Acer Spin 5 to do some casual gaming, do expect to recharge the laptop in less than two hours, in my case I tested Ragnarok online, which is rather playable with mid-low graphics setting.

Verdict

In the end, the Acer Spin 5 is an average laptop which can perform well under certain situations but lacks in some. Some of you might not see the justifications for the price of this laptop but if you are willing to overlook all that and would like a convertible laptop with an accurate stylus, then this laptop will serve you well.

The Good

Solid build

Good keyboard

Decent display

Accurate stylus

The Not so Good

Screen bezels are large

Battery life

Mediocre speakers

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Acer Spin 5: The 2-in-1 for the budget conscious

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Not too long ago, 2-in-1s were considered the successor to the laptop. Now, less than five years since the 2-in-1 became properly mainstream, every major computer maker in the world has created their own version of the 2-in-1 that ranges from entry level, all the way to the premium level. However, with so many 2-in-1s available these days, it’s getting mighty difficult to create a machine that can standout above the rest, particularly in the afforadable category. Such is the case with the Acer Spin 5, Acer’s latest 2-in-1.

Design

As the device itself is targeted towards the budget conscious segment, the design of the Acer Spin 5 is a tad bit more…restrained. Overall, the Acer Spin 5 sports a build that would be familiar to many who have purchased an Acer laptop/2-in-1 before.

If you’ve never owned an Acer machine before, the Spin 5 is a 2-in-1 that has a rather bulky design when compared to the other options available in the market. The machine is constructed mostly out of plastic, so words like premium aren’t applicable here. As for the screen, the Acer Spin 5 has a 13.3″ IPS touchscreen that comes with a some rather wide bezels Despite not being much of a looker, the Spin 5 is still a solidly build machine.

Performance

Much like many other Acer devices, the Spin 5’s internals can be customized depending on your needs. For this review, Acer has provided us with the base model which sports an Intel Core i3-6100U processor, 4GB of DDR4 RAM, an Intel HD Graphics 520 graphics chip, and a 128GB SSD.

For the port-side of things, the Spin 5 sidesteps all the #donglegate problems as it comes with two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, a microSD card reader, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a HDMI port.

Benchmarks

Usability

In terms of usability, the Spin 5 is very much a case of “you get what you paid for”. If you’re looking for an office productivity machine, the Spin 5 will perform well enough for the most parts, but the base model’s lack of RAM can be a problem when you start multi-tasking. Games are a no-go zone, so don’t even think about it.

Battery life on the Spin 5 is also pretty standard as the it can last an average of 5-6 hours depending on your usage, and just like any other 2-in-1s, the screen can be rotated 360 degrees to form a tablet.

Moving on, we come to the negative aspects of the Spin 5, of which I can point out two. The first one has to do with the screen. While I do not have a problem with the screen’s colour accuracy as it is adequate, I do have a problem with its brightness. The Spin 5’s screen is a tad too dim, even at maximum brightness levels. If you’re a fan of working outdoors, you’ll soon discover that the sun’s glare will completely overpower the screen, making you unable to see anything.

The second problem I have with the Spin 5 is, unsurprisingly, bloatware. Much like all other vendors, Acer has decided to load the Spin 5 up with a chunk of their own proprietary software. While this usually isn’t that big of a problem, considering the fact that the Spin 5’s base model feels rather underpowered to begin with, the inclusion of bloatware doesn’t help the Spin 5.

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Acer Swift 3 and Swift 5 with 11th-Gen Intel Core CPU launched in Malaysia

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Just a month after we saw the
arrival
 of 2020’s Acer Aspire 5 and Swift 3X, the brand has today launched another host of items including two updated Swift series devices, as well as the
TravelMate
 P2 business laptop.

Acer Swift 3 and Swift 5

The Acer Swift series is the brand’s all-rounder option and these updated models pack the newest 11
th
-Gen Intel Core CPUs to offer the kind of performance modern-day work requires.

Starting with the Swift 5, this 14-inch laptop offers a touch-enabled FHD IPS display that supports a wide 100% sRGB
colour
 gamut. The panel here is coated with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass that supposedly reduces bacteria growth on the touch surface.

The laptop is made of lightweight
aluminium
, allowing the entire device to weigh in at just 1.05kg. Under the hood, you get up to an 11
th
-Gen Core i7 CPU, which is paired with the Intel Iris X integrated GPU.

Acer claims that the laptop is capable of lasting up to 15 hours on a single full charge, while a 30-minute charge can allow for 4 hours of video playback. It comes equipped with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0, the Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 suite of productivity programs, and a fingerprint scanner.

Moving on to the Acer Swift 3, you also get a 14-inch device equipped with an 11
th
-Gen Intel Core i7 CPU. Also like the Swift 5 is its support for up to 16GB of onboard memory and 512GB of PCIe
NCMe
 SSD for storage.

What sets it apart is that it doesn’t have a touchscreen display, but the panel here is still FHD IPS. Elsewhere, the Swift 3 is essentially similar to the Swift 5, except a little heavier at 1.2kg. It offers a shorter 11-hour battery life. This laptop too comes pre-installed with MS Office Home & Student 2019.

The Acer Swift 5 is available in Mist Green, is priced from RM3,999; the Swift 3 comes in more
colours
 and is priced from RM3,299. Both laptops are available to purchase now via Acer’s official online stores and
authorised
 retailers.

TravelMate
 P2

If you want something that’s all business, the
TravelMate
 P2 comes with a whole host of business-centric features such as TPM 2.0 protection, a spill-resistant keyboard, shock-absorbent corners, a fingerprint reader and facial recognition unlock.

The laptop also comes with an 11
th
-Gen Intel Core CPU, the Intel Iris X GPU, up to 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB hard drive, or a 512GB PCIe SSD for storage.

The
TravelMate
 P2 also supports
WiFi
 6, dual front-firing
TrueHarmony
 speakers, 2 microphones, keystroke
suppression
 tech, a 720p webcam that has a lens cover, and more.

The Acer
TravelMate
 P2 is priced from RM2,699 and can be purchased via Acer’s online stores and authorised retailers.
 Visit Acer’s website
here
 to learn more.

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Acer Swift 3X and Aspire 5 now refreshed with 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs

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Acer recently refreshed the
Acer Swift 3X
 and the
Acer Aspire 5
; both laptops are now available with the latest
 11th gen Intel Core processors.

Acer Swift 3X

The 14-inch FHD laptop uses an IPS display and features a new device-lifting hinge design that helps ventilation and prevent overheating. Apart from that, Acer added multiple cooling modes — silent, normal or performance — so that users can use the appropriate modes when they’re performing tasks on the Swift 3X.

Apart from featuring up to 16GB RAM and 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage, the Swift 3X also comes with either the Intel Core i7 or i5 chipset and uses the Iris Xe MAX graphics that is supposedly better than the NVIDIA GeForce MX350.

The Acer Swift 3X also comes with a HDMI 2.0 port, two USB-A ports, and a USB-C port, in addition to two stereo speakers, a microphone and a fingerprint reader.

This laptop comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 and has two configurations that are priced as below:

i7-1165G7, 16GB LPDDR4X RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD: RM4,599

i5- 8GB LPDRR4X RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD: RM3,799

Aspire 5

Acer also included the 11th Gen Intel Core processor and the Intel Iris Xe graphics in its Aspire 5, but the GPU can be switched with the GeForce MX350 graphics card.

The Aspire 5 starts with 4GB of RAM and 512GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage, but both can be upgraded if needed. Apart from that, the laptop is available in 14-inch and 15.6-inch displays, but both models are lightweight — the bigger one only weighs 1.65kg.

Unlike the Swift 3X, this laptop doesn’t have a fingerprint reader, but it does have two stereo speakers and similar number of ports. It is also pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019 and runs on Windows 10 Home.

The Aspire 5 starts from RM2,799 and has configurations up to the i7-1165G7 chipset. The highest end model priced at RM3,799 comes with the i7 chipset paired with NVIDIA GeForce MX350, 4GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.


Acer Swift X AMD launched in Malaysia: Equipped with up to a Ryzen 7 5800U CPU and RTX 3050 Ti

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Acer has just launched two new AMD Ryzen-powered devices in the Swift X laptop and Nitro 50 PC.

Acer Swift X

This thin and light laptop is geared towards creators and it’s powered with up to a Ryzen 7 5800U chipset and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU with Max-Q technology. There’s also 16GB of onboard RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage by way of a PCIe NVMe SSD.

You can also get the laptop with a Ryzen 5 5600U, RTX 3050 Ti GPU, and 8GB of onboard memory.

The Swift X sports a 14-inch FHD IPS panel which supports 100% sRGB colour gamut and Acer’s BlueLightShield tech.

In terms of battery life, the laptop packs a 59W battery and the brand claims it can offer up to 17 hours of use.

Elsewhere, the device weighs only 1.39KGs and is 1.79cm thin; plus it comes with an air inlet keyboard design that helps dissipate heat better.

The laptop is priced from RM4,299 for the Ryzen 5 model, and RM4,999 for the Ryzen 7 version.

Acer Nitro 50 AMD

The Nitro 50 is a gaming PC that can be equipped with up to a RTX 3060 Ti and Ryzen 7 5700G combination.

The same CPU can be equipped with a GTX 1660 SUPER as well; or if you’d like something more affordable, you can opt for the Ryzen 5 5600X + GTX 1650 version.

The top-tier model comes with 1TB of storage, while the GTX 1660 SUPER and GTX 1650 models will only have 512GB of storage.

All variants come with 8GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM, but you can upgrade it to 16GB. Powering the device is a 500W 80PLUS Gold, ATX PSU.

The chassis looks the same as its Intel-based siblings, meaning you get a mostly black case with a red, lit-up V on the front.

The Nitro 50 AMD is priced at RM4,299 for the Ryzen 5600X + GTX 1650 model, RM4,999 for the Ryzen 7 5700G + GTX 1660 SUPER variant, and RM6,499 for the Ryzen 7 5700G + RTX 3060 Ti version. Get the device on October 10 and you’ll even get free gifts worth up to RM278.

Visit Acer’s
e-store
 or
Shopee

page to make your purchase.

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Acer Swift X with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti launched

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Acer has just announced a refresh to their
 Swift X
 laptop and it packs a whopping AMD Ryzen 7 5800U CPU and an RTX 3050Ti GPU, making it an good option if you need a mid-tier gaming laptop without all the frills of one.

That’s because you get all that power in very portable 14-inch laptop that weighs just 1.39KG, and measures 17.9mm thin. Its design is clean and minimalistic – think an all-metal body that’ll fit in at any business or classroom environment.

The Swift X comes with a FHD IPS panel that offers a decent 100% sRGB
colour
 space, while the 85.7% screen-to-body ratio allows plenty of room to work on your creative projects.

To store your games and files is up to a 2TB SSD and powering the laptop is a 59Wh battery that Acer claims can last you up to 17 hours.

When pushed hard, the laptop’s improved cooling system, with its D6 copper heat pipes and air inlet keyboard that expels 8-10% more heat allows the device to remain at a working temperature.

There’s no word on when the laptop will arrive in the country, but the global availability should be this mid-June. The Swift X is priced from $899.99 (about RM3,727).
 Visit Acer Malaysia’s
website
 for more updates.

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Acer takes on the iMac with the Aspire S AIO PC

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Acer has announced the Aspire S All-in-One PC at its next@acer event in CES 2023, available in 27-inch and 32-inch models, they look premium and feature a minimalist design that looks really good on a work desk, Acer has also equipped them with features that’d also make it a great iMac alternative.

Both 27-inch and 32-inch models of the Aspire S features a WQHD IPS display that refreshes at 75Hz, bezels are incredibly slim which Acer claims a 98.11% screen to body ratio, they are equipped with either a 1080p webcam or a 1440p webcam with LED ring light depending on the specifications, while interestingly, it features great connectivity features including two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two full-sized USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI In and HDMI Out, WiFi 6E and Gigabit Ethernet port.

In terms of performance, the 32-inch Aspire S is powered by up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700 desktop processor and Intel Arc A-Series graphics, while the 27-inch model is powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i5 and i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics.

The Aspire S will be available in North America in Q1 2023 with a starting price of US$1,199.99 (RM5,280) for the 27-inch model and US$1,699.99 (RM7,481) for the 32-inch model.

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Acer to announce a new Predator gaming devices in IFA 2015

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As IFA 2015 draws closer, Acer has teased us with its upcoming Predator series gaming devices that looks cool and powerful, the Predator branding has been used on the company’s gaming monitors and desktops this year. Based on some wild guesses, the unannounced Acer Predator computing products could probably be powered by Intel’s Skylake processors and could get NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX graphics onboard, the Predator laptop’s display could even be G-SYNC enabled which should deliver some crazily smooth tear-free gameplay.

IFA 2015 seems to be an interesting for both the computing and mobile space, which we shall be seeing the final devices for the rest of 2015, looking at the video itself Acer is also looking to introduce a Predator branded
tablet
, which we kind of expect it to be a NVIDIA Tegra X1 powered device. Stay tuned to Acer’s live stream on September 2 11am CET, because we’ll be watching. And oh, here are some real life images of these upcoming devices, credits to The Verge.

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Acer TravelMate P4 officially available from RM4,099

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Acer introduced the TravelMate P4 today; this business-grade laptop is only 1.41kg and 17.9mm thin, yet it offers good durability and performance.

Light, secure & durable

The TravelMate P4 comes in a semi-metal chassis and meets the MIL-STD-810G military standard, meaning it can survive drops up to 122cm and can withstand extreme temperatures. It has a 14-inch FHD IPS panel and a 720p camera that comes with a camera shutter cover for privacy purposes, and you’ll also get a fingerprint scanner on its power button, in addition to Windows Hello for facial recognition.

Internals

Under the hood, the TravelMate P4 is equipped with an Intel Iris Xe graphics paired with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of M.2 PCIe SSD storage. It is powered by the latest 11th Gen Intel Core processors and also uses advanced Intel Wi-Fi 6 technology to offer speeds up to three times faster than Wi-Fi 5.

Tons of ports

Port-wise, the TravelMate P4 has a power plug, an Ethernet port, an HDMI port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, one USB Type-C port, and a MMicroSD card reader. It also has a headphone jack on the right alongside the Kensington lock slot.

Get RM80 credit when you buy the Acer TravelMate P4

The Acer TravelMate P4 powered by the Intel Core i7 processor is priced at RM4,999 whereas the model powered by the Intel Core i5 processor is priced at RM4,099. If you purchase the TravelMate P4 before March 31, 2021, you’ll also get to
redeem
 RM80 worth of credit from Touch ’n Go eWallet or Boost eWallet.

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Acer has unveiled two powerful gaming laptops, the Predator Helios 300 and the Nitro 5

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Today, Acer Malaysia unveiled their latest and powerful gaming lineup for powerful to casual gaming, as well as a range of lifestyle devices that adds style to work and home entertainments besides efficient computing. The highlight of the event is the Acer Predator Helios 300 which features Acer’s own AeroBlade 3D fan, the world’s thinnest metal blade fan that gives an increased 35% airflow performance, giving you a cooler and more comfortable gaming experience.

Predator Helios 300

The Helios 300 comes equipped with an overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 7th Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ desktop grade processor 8GB DDR4 RAM, a fast 256GB SSD storage coupled with a 1TB HDD. On the ecstatics side of the laptop, it comes with an iron red backlit keyboard that provides a great look and feel to the laptop. If the provided hardware is not enough, you will be glad to know that the memory and storage can be easily upgraded through the access compartment at the bottom of the laptop.

For the display, you will be getting a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display for beautiful and vibrant gaming and for audio, the device comes equipped with Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony to deliver an even more immersive and crisp sound quality. Never complain about lag again with the fast 2×2 802.11ac technology that includes a Gigabit Ethernet port for those that need a smooth online game play. As for the I/O ports, it will come with a USB 3.1 Type-C port, USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI 2.0 port if the screen does not do your game justice.

Acer Nitro 5

The second gaming device from Acer is the Acer Nitro 5  that comes equipped with a 7th-Gen Core i5 or core i7, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti graphics card, and it supports up to 16GB DDR4 2400 MHz. The Nitro 5 coolings are achieved with the Acer Coolboost which optimized the system cooling but it will still allow the user to manually control the cooling process, a good feature for heavy gamers. For Internet Connectivity, gamers will be glad to know that the laptop comes equipped with the 802.11ac 2×2 MIMO wireless technology for blazing fast connections. As for the I/O ports, Acer has included USB 3.1 Type-C port, one USB 3.0 port, two USB 2.0 port, and an HDMI 2.0.

To view your games in all their glory, the device comes with a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display to give you great visuals and for sound, it comes with Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmoney technology.

The Acer Predator Helios 300 will be priced at RM5,999 and the Acer Nitro 5 will be priced at RM3,299 to RM4,699 depending on the specs. For more information on these products and other Acer products, visit their official Facebook site
here
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Acer unveils a 27-inch gaming monitor with 180Hz refresh rate for RM589

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Acer Malaysia has recently unveiled three new Nitro gaming monitors that will be a hit among casual gamers. These monitors, the Nitro QG270S3, QG240YS3, and QG240YH3, boast impressive refresh rates of up to 180Hz that will appeal to gamers with a limited budget.

Specifically, the Nitro QG270S3 and QG240YS3 refreshes up to 180Hz with a lightning-fast 1ms (G to G) response time. Meanwhile, the Nitro QG240YH3 refreshes up to 100Hz refresh rate with a 4ms (G to G) response time.

These monitors also come with AMD FreeSync technology, which eliminates screen tearing and reduces input lag, resulting in a smoother and more responsive gaming experience.

The Nitro QG0 monitors also boast HDR10 certification, providing a more immersive and engaging viewing experience through increased contrast, improved color accuracy, and greater detail in both bright and dark areas. With a 95% sRGB coverage, these monitors offer a good balance between color accuracy and affordability, making them an ideal choice for casual gamers who want a quality display without breaking the bank.

Aside from their great performance, they come with stylish three-pronged stands and ZeroFrame™ bezel-less VA panel displays that offer a sleek and modern look to any gaming setup. The stand allows users to tilt their monitors for the best viewing angle, while Acer VisionCare technology helps reduce eye strain for a more comfortable viewing experience during extended gaming sessions.

In terms of connectivity, the Nitro QG270S3 and QG240YS3 monitors come with a DisplayPort, HDMI, and Audio-out jack, while the Nitro QG240YH3 monitor features a VGA port that substitutes the DisplayPort. These inputs make these monitors compatible with a wide range of devices, giving gamers the flexibility they need to connect their preferred peripherals.

These Nitro monitors are available immediately at Acer eStore and Acer official stores on
Shopee
 and
Lazada
. The Nitro QG270S3, QG240YS3, and QG240YH3 monitors are priced at RM589, RM 499, and RM379, respectively, making them a great investment for budget gamers seeking a high-performance display that is stylish and affordable.

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Acer unveils new and refreshed consumer and gaming products during IFA 2018

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Acer had a lot to show during their IFA 2018 conference, most of the products were upgrade and refreshes of their older products but there are also new and interesting things as well.

Acer OJO 500

Acer is not new to the VR/AR market and their Acer Mixed Reality headset was a cheap entry into the VR world and now they have introduced the OJO 500. The new headset comes with some interesting features like IPD adjustable optics which can adjust the distance of the lens based on the distance to your eyes. Other than that, they have also incorporated a Sound Pipe which will allow users to hear the environment around you as well in the virtual world, this will be perfect for Muzium tours where you can hear the presentation as well as the virtual world. Lastly and probably the most interesting, the headset has a modular design and it allows you to swap out the optics.

Acer Aspire Z 24

The company introduced the Aspire Z 24 all-in-one PC which looks stunning with its 23.8-inch FHD IPS borderless panel which supports ten-point touch. It comes with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core i7+ processor, Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics chip and the speakers supports Acer TrueHarmony alongside Dolby Audio. There is also an integrated webcam at the top of the screen that has a four-mic array with far-field technology so you can use voice commands with either Cortana or Alexa.

Acer Aspire 7

The Aspire 7 is a powerful laptop that is made for designers and editors in mind. It comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and a Radeon RX Vega M GL graphics card which is specially made for this laptop. With all that hardware, it only weighs 1.5kg and has a 4K narrow bezel display.

Acer Swift 5

Next up is the refreshed Acer Swift 5 which now comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 10-hour battery life, Acer TrueHarmony along with Dolby Audio and weights only 0.99kg.

Acer Swift 7

Just like the previous generation Swift 7, the 2018 model follows in its predecessor’s footsteps by being the thinnest and lightest laptop on the market. It weighs less than 1kg and comes with an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor. The managed to make the laptop smaller by increasing the screen-to-body ratio to 92%.

Predator Orion Lineup

The predator Orion family will be getting upgrades in the new future with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 20-series cards. In addition to that, they are also adding in RGB lighting into the chassis of the computer. With the Predator Pulse software, users will get full control of the RGB lights on the casing and adjust the lighting colours as well as the intensity of the light. Music producers will be happy to know that you can even sync up the music to the lighting by allowing it to read your music file or fully customize the lighting effects according to the music

Predator X

During Acer’s previous global conference that happened a few months back, they teased us with the Predator X. A multitasking machine that comes with two processors and is so powerful that it will be able to play games and stream without and performance lost. Now, we also know that it comes with 12 ECC DIMM slots and it might also come with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 20-series cards.

Predator Triton 900

The Triton 900 is the latest and most powerful gaming laptop that Acer released and they have taken form factor design to a new level. The laptop comes with a 4K UHD Nvidia G-sync touchscreen panel that can be adjusted thanks to its CNC-machine hinge that allows you to adjust and pivot the display according to your liking. It also comes with a mechanical keyboard and the numpad and be switched to a trackpad whenever you need it. Acer has also updated the design of their AeroBlade 3D fan, as it now has 10% increased airflow and is more silent. The Triton 900 will be the first laptop that comes with these new AeroBlade fans and it will be installed into future products as well.

Predator Thronos

Lastly, Acer unveiled the Thronos gaming chair that doubles as your computer table. It has a motorized cockpit with a control arch, allowing you to rotate and adjust the angle and high of the chair. The chair is also fitted with a deep impact vibration function that syncs up to the game you are playing for a more immersive experience. Other than that, it supports three monitors and will integrate with Predator devices.

Sadly, they did not announce the price of the release dates for these products, but in the coming weeks, we should get more information on the devices mentioned

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Acer unveils the powerful Predator Triton 700 gaming laptop

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Acer Malaysia has added new devices to the Predator gaming lineup, and the highlight of the event is the predator Triton 700 laptop that comes with an overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q design and a low profile N-Key Roll Over mechanical keyboard.

The Triton 700 receives its innovation from the Predator 21X and packs powerful hardware into its slim 18.9 mm thin aluminium chassis for the perfect balance of size, performance and features. Powering the laptop is a 7th Gen Intel Core processors alongside two NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 configuration wand up to 32GB of DDR4 240MHz RAM making it the best laptop for speed and storage amount.

The laptop also keeps cool thanks to Acer’s unique Dual AeroBlade 3D Fan which comes with the world’s thinnest metal blade at only 0.1mm.

This system allows the laptop to pull in 35% more airflow effectively an addition to that, it comes with  Corning Gorilla Glass plat above the keyboard which covers the laptops’ cooling systems and functions as a precision touchpad.

The VR-Read laptop also offers a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display supporting NVIDIA G-Sync for a smooth and immersive gameplay which is further enhanced with 120Hz refresh rate and 300 Nits high brightness.

There is also Acer TrueHarmony and Dolby Atmos surround sound so gamers can enjoy audio with crisp and rich acoustics adding to the immersion. The Triton 700 also features Killer DoubleShot Pro technology with will pick the fastest connection, either wireless or Ethernet depending on the connection coming in.

On the ports side, Acer was nice enough to include Thunderbolt 3 connectivity which allows for 4K video output, this allows it to support three-monitor surround gaming.

There are two options available for Malaysian users, the first is the mentioned GTX 1080 setup and the other comes with a GTX 1060. Both are available for purchase at all authorised Acer resellers nationwide and Acer Online Store for a price of RM13,999 for the GTX 1080 variant and RM9,999 for the GTX 1060 variant.

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Acer Unveils Predator XB271HU Display

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Acer, leading technology manufacturer, adds the all new Predator XB271HU display to its high-end gaming monitor line up. Featuring NVIDIA G-Sync, the 27-inch gaming monitor offers refresh rates up to 165 Hz. It remains sleek with a near-frame-less design, referred to as “Zero Frame Design” by Acer, and a red black themed stand allowing height, tilt, swivel and rotation adjustments for the best gaming orientation.

The IPS display panel has WQHD (2560 x 1440 pixels) resolution, with a small response time of 4 ms and maximum brightness of 350 cd/m². Acer has also introduced the XB271HK, making it the 4K Ultra HD IPS panel running 60 Hz version of the XB271HU, for those who prefer the higher resolution option. It also offers the similar 4 ms response time and a slightly less brightness of 300 cd/m². Nevertheless, it also features G-Sync adaptive-sync tech made possible with input from DIsplayPort 1.2 connectors.

The XB271HU is priced at $799 (RM3,400) and the XB271HK at about $100 extra, $899 (RM3,800). It will be available in the US at the end of November followed by European and Asian countries.

SOURCE:
TechPowerUp

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Acer unveils the new Predator line of gaming machines in Malaysia

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After making their debut in New York, Acer has finally saw it fit to release their latest gaming machines in the Predator line-up. For the desktop, there’s the Predator G1; and for the laptop, there’s the Predator 17 X.

Let’s begin by taking a look at the Predator 17 X. Acer’s latest Predator gaming laptop sports a glass-fiber construction with edgy triangular elements and powerful colour accents. This 17.3″ laptop is powered by an 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7-6820HK, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 graphics card. To keep the laptop from getting too hard, the Predator 17 X comes with a custom-engineered, cutting-edge triple fan cooling system. This ultrathin (0.1mm) all-metal AeroBlade fan offers superior airflow to keep the laptop cool and clean.

Complementing the GeForce GTX 980 graphics card, the Predator 17 X sports a 17.3″ Nvidia G-Sync screen that syncs frames rendered by the GPU to the refresh rate of the display. Overclocking is also made easy as the laptop comes with the PredatorSense UI, allowing you to boost the performance of the CPU and the GPU without too much hassle. For storage, the Predator 17 X comes with three SATA SDDs in RAID configuration. The laptop also comes with USB-C Thunderbolt ports, Killer DoubleShot Pro for better connectivity, and the Predator SoundPound 4.2 for stellar audio features. The Predator 17 X is priced at RM12,999.

For those who prefer a more traditional gaming experience, Acer’s Predator G1 is right up your alley. Featuring an armor-inspired design, the Predator G1 is a powerful beast of a machine that comes in an unexpectedly compact 16-litre body. For components, the Predator G1 is armed with a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7-6700 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card. This configuration allows the Predator G1 to not only handle standard gaming with ease, it also allows the Predator G1 to be VR-ready. Indeed, the Predator G1 by itself is capable of supporting four VR standards.

Customizability is also a part of the Predator G1 experience as the desktop comes with the PredatorSense software. This software allows you to set up and activate different gaming profiles and configurations. Those who purchase the Predator G1 will also receive the Predator Mechanical Keyboard, a full-colour backlighted keyboard that offers greater precision and tactile feedback for better gaming experiences. For those who decide to get Predator G1 ASAP, you might be able to walk away with one of the 10 ultra limited G1 Desktop Transport Suitcase, allowing you to transport your G1 in style. The Acer Predator G1 will retail for RM10,999.

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CES 2022: Acer unveils three affordable Chromebooks

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Chromebook Spin 513 — First laptop to use the MediaTek Kompanio 1380

This laptop comes with a 13.5-inch VertiView display built on a 3:2 aspect ratio. This laptop is the very first to be powered by MediaTek’s new octa-core Kompanio 1380 processor, paired with the Arm Mali – G57 MC5. It is equipped with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of eMMC storage.

This laptop also passes the MIL-STD 810H military durability standards which is not a surprise as its body is made out of aluminum. Built with portability in mind, the  360° hinge offers four different usage modes so you can use it regardless of where you are.

Other than that, the Chromebook Spin 513 has a backlit-keyboard, supports Wi-Fi 6 and DTS audio, along with an array of microphones for crystal clear voice calls.

Chromebook 315 — anti-glare display with up to 10 hours of battery life

Made for those who want something that doesn’t break the bank, the device is a 15.6-inch laptop that comes with an anti-glare FHD IPS display that supports touchscreen, a dedicated numpad, and a HDR webcam with integrated microphones for clear and reliable video conferences.

Something unique about its OceanGlass touchpad is that its made entirely out of ocean-bound plastic waste. Under the hood you get the latest Intel processors paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of eMMC storage.

The Chromebook 315 is said to offer up to 10 hours of battery life supports Wi-Fi 6 and has dual USB Type-C ports and a MicroSD card reader for easier transfer of files.

Chromebook 314 — compact size with excellent remote-learning experience

The third and last Chromebook on the list is designed for families with school-age children, sporting a 14-inch FHD IPS touchscreen display that features an anti-glare coating. It uses the previously mentioned OceanGlass touchpad that delivers a sleek touch experience.

The laptop is able to provide an ideal remote-learning experience as it is built-in with two microphones and a flare-reducing webcam. Apart from that, it also supports Wi-Fi 6, DTS Audio and a pair of USB Type-C ports.

Price

Chromebook Spin 513: USD 599.99 (~RM2516)

Chromebook 315: USD 299.99 (~RM1256)

Chromebook 314: USD 299.99 (~RM1256)

The Chromebook 315 will be available in North America in January 2022 whereas the Chromebook Spin 513 and Chromebook 314 will be available in June 2022.

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Acer has updated the Swift 3 with an Intel 8th Gen Core i5 processor for the same price

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With the recent released of the 8
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Previously they release the Swift 3 in early August with two attractive colours, Stellar Blue and Salmon Pink and it was met with high phrases. The laptop also comes with 256GB of SSD, 8GB DDR4 RAM with battery life of up to 10 hours. It also comes with the latest 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology for users to enjoy faster downloads and smoother streaming experience at any time. Now with the addition of the new 8
th
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To add on to the already attractive laptop, Acer has updated the processor to an 8
th
 Gen i5 processor while still maintaining the attractive price starting from RM3,399 to RM3,899 depending on the specs. For more information on these or other Acer products, visit their official site here.

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Acer updates Nitro 5 gaming laptop with Intel Coffee Lake processor

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The Nitro 5 is a really popular gaming laptop from Acer, despite not having the Predator branding, the Nitro 5 gaming laptop still has a lot to offer when it comes to hardware performance at an affordable price tag. Joining the bandwagon of Intel Coffee Lake H series gaming laptops, the Nitro 5 will be offered in 8th Generation Intel Core i7 and Core i7+ models, which gives it a performance boost over the previous model, it will come equipped with a GeForce GTX 1050Ti GPU as well.

The Acer Nitro 5 can be configured with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of NVMe PCIe SSD, a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display is present with a HD webcam for live streaming, it also features a fast Intel Wireless-AC 9560 wireless adapter and Bluetooth 5.0, along with I/O such as USB-C, HDMI 2.0 and Gigabit LAN.

While specs will vary depending on locations, Acer has announced that the new Nitro 5 gaming laptop will be available in North America in May starting from $749 (RM2,893), a very accessible price point and it is probably the most affordable Coffee Lake powered laptop we have seen for now.

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Acer updates Predator gaming laptops with 13th Gen Intel processors and RTX 40 series GPU

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Acer’s Predator gaming laptops are finally getting the upgrade to 13th Gen Intel Core processors and RTX 40 Series GPU, as the company has announced four new Predator gaming laptops at its next@acer event, these gaming laptops are the Predator Triton 17 X, Predator Helios Neo 16, Predator Triton 14 and Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition.

Predator Triton 17 X

The Predator Triton 17 X may be a minimalist looking gaming laptop, but it packs quite the firepower under its less than an inch height chassis.

Powered by up to an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor and GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, the Triton 17 X is capable of delivering impressive computing and gaming performance as the top-of-the-line Intel laptop processor has 24 cores that runs at 5.4 GHz of max turbo frequency, while the RTX 4090 GPU can effortlessly take on any current demanding game titles all thanks to its Ada Lovelace architecture and DLSS 3.

The Triton 17 X can also be configured with up to 64GB of DDR5 5600MHz RAM and 4TB of PCIe SSD in RAID 0. To further complement the gaming experience, the Triton 17 X can be equipped with a 17-inch 16:10 WQXGA mini-LED display with a 250Hz refresh rate and over 1000 nits peak brightness.

In terms of connectivity, the Triton 17 X features Intel Killer E3100G Ethernet and Intel Killer WiFi 6E AX1690i, a fast MicroSD 7.0 card reader, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, two full-sized USB 3.2 Gen2 ports and HDMI 2.1.

The Predator Triton 17 X (PTX17-71) will be available in North America starting May 2023 onwards with a starting price of US$3,799 (RM16,859).

Predator Helios Neo 16

The Predator Helios Neo 16 aims to offer flagship features at a mid-range price point. Powered by up to an Intel Core i7-13700HX processor and GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU that pushes 140W of TGP, it can be equipped with up to 32GB of DDR5-4800MHz RAM and up to 2TB SSD in RAID 0 for a super responsive experience.

To add some fun to the ownership, the Helios Neo 16 features laser-etched encrypted codes on its abyssal-black anodized cover, which gamers are invited to decipher the message.

Sporting a 16-inch display, the Helios Neo 16 comes with either a WQXGA or WUXGA resolution which both refresh at 165Hz and cover 100% of the sRGB color space, they also feature NVIDIA G-SYNC to eliminate tearing in high refresh rate games.

The Predator Helios Neo 16 (PHN16-71) will be available in North America starting May 2023 onwards with a starting price of US$1,199 (RM5,321).

Predator Trtion 14

For gamers that prefer a portable yet powerful gaming laptop, the Predator Triton 14 offers up to an Intel Core i7-13700H processor with GPU options of a RTX 4070 or RTX 4050 Laptop GPU.

Unlike the above gaming laptops, the Triton 14 utilizes LPDDR5 memory and doesn’t come with RAID 0 support, though its SSD is self-upgradable, you are very much stuck with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM for the rest of the ownership.

Available in 14-inch Mini LED or IPS panels that pushes either WQXGA or WUXGA resolutions, the Triton 14 offers a 165Hz refresh rate across the board.

In terms of connectivity, you get full-range of ports including Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, a MicroSD card reader and Intel Killer WiFi 6E AX1675i.

The Predator Triton 14 (PT14-51) will be available in North America starting May 2023 onwards with a starting price of US$1,499 (RM6,652).

Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition

This laptop is probably the only gaming laptop that you can find with a glasses-free 3D display, which is all thanks to the collaboration with SpatialLabs.

The Predator Helios 3D 15 is powered by the Intel Core i9-13900HX processor and GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, equipped with up to 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM and 2TB SSD with RAID 0, it offers a AdobeRGB 100% 15.6-inch 3D display that pushes 4K resolution in 2D and 1920×2160 resolution in 3D.

The Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition will be available in North America starting June 2023 onwards with a starting price of US$3,499 (RM15,528).

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Acer updates Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops with 12th Gen Intel processors

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Acer has updated its popular lightweight Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops with the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors, which will bring new levels of efficiency and performance on these already great looking laptops.

The Swift 5 is a premium laptop that comes with a CNC-machined unibody chassis that weighs 1.2kg, it will come equip with 16GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 memory and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. This is an Intel Evo certified laptop that Acer claims to offer 10 hours of real-world battery life, other features include WiFi 6E, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a full sized HDMI 2.1 port and two full-sized USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports.

Compared to its predecessor, the new Swift 5 will have a 16:10 aspect ratio 14-inch display with a 2560×1600 resolution, while having an impressive 92.22% screen-to-body ratio, it is coated with an antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass for better protection against scratches, while the webcam has also been upgraded to Full HD resolution with Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction technology.

As for the new Swift 3, you get three new color-washed designs and two screen options of either QHD or FHD resolution, it also gets a Full HD webcam with Acer’s Temporal Noise Reduction technology, WiFi 6E connectivity and has better cooling with Acer’s TwinAir dual-fan cooling system, which offers 65.8% improvement over the thermal performance of a single fan.

Both the Acer Swift 5 and Swift 3 will ship in North America from June 2022 onwards with a starting price of US$1,499 and US$849.99 respectively, local availability will be announced at a later date.

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Acer updates the Predator Orion 5000 and Orion 9000 desktops with Nvidia GeForce RTX cards and more

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Aside from the list of Predator Nitro and Triton devices launched yesterday at Acer’s launch, the Taiwanese had also introduced two updates to their gaming desktops – the Orion 9000 and the Orion 5000.

Starting with the Predator Orion 9000, the full tower comes in a classy black with RGB lights and fans illuminating the front of the case.

Inside, the Orion 9000 is now upgraded with the 9th-Gen Intel Core i7-9700K processor that’s paired with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB GPU. The desktop comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM along with 512GB SSD and 2TB HDD.

Meanwhile, the Predator Orion 5000, it also comes with the same 9th-Gen CPU but with a slightly smaller Nvidia RTX 2070 8GB. For memory and storage, you get 16GB of DDR4 RAM with 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD.

In terms of ports, you get 2 USB 2.0 ports, 6 USB 3.1, and 2 USB Type-C ports (the Orion 9000 only gets one USB Type-C port). There is a LAN port and an audio jack. The Orion 9000 also gets 2 PCIe Express x1 and 4 PCIe Express x16 slots expansion slots. The Orion 5000 gets two less PCIe Express x16 slots.

Both desktops are now available for purchase and are priced from RM9,999 for the Orion 5000 and RM13,299 for the Orion 9000.

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Acerpure Aqua WP1 Hydrogen Water Purifier launches for RM3,599

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At the first ever Acerpure event in Malaysia today, Acer has unveiled the Acerpure Aqua WP1 Hydrogen Water Purifier for the Malaysian market, this is the first 3-in-1 RO Hydrogen Water Purifier, and it does have several benefits over similar priced water purifiers sold in Malaysia.

The Aqua WP1 features a very minimalist design with and doesn’t require any sort of complex piping installation, as it comes with a detachable 8.7-liter water tank that’s split into two sections – one 6-liter for raw water and one 2.7-liter for concentrated water, which will then be treated by three filters to be filled into a 500ml purified water tank to be dispensed.

In terms of water treatment, the Aqua WP1 uses a RO filtration system that comprises a PCF, RO and GAC water filter, which Acer says will require a replacement over 1-1.5 years of usage depending on your home’s water quality, the filter replacement cost for all three will ultimately cost you around RM567, which can be easily replaced by our own by removing the water filter’s top cover and twisting the handle of the respective filters.

As a 3-in-1 water purifier, the Aqua WP1 is able to dispense hot, ambient and cold-water temperatures, it is the only water purifier that can dispense hot water up to 95 degrees Celsius, while it also lets you dispense water at a specific temperature by just pressing the control buttons. Interestingly, it even has a TDS water quality monitor to advise if the water is safe for drinking.

On top of that, users can dispense water in pre-set volumes of 150ml, 300ml and 500ml, and they can increase it by 50ml if they require more water to be dispensed.

The tap also features a LED ring that tells you whether you are dispensing hot or cold water, while three filter LED indicators are located in front of the machine to show you the health of the filters and flashes red when they need to be replaced.

Aside from the Aqua WP1, Acer has also introduced the Acerpure Pro P2 Classic air purifier, which features a powerful filtration system with 3-in-1 HEPA filter that can trap 99.9% of PM2.5 particles, and a CADR of 324 m3/h that covers up to a 47.5m² room size, it retails for RM899 and is immediately available for purchase today at Acer eStore, acerpure official store and
Acer Flagship Store on Shopee
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Customers who purchased the Acerpure Pro P2 Classic before 21st June 2023 will be eligible to purchase it at a special price of RM599, while receiving an extra filter worth RM149 and Acerpure pillow.

The acerpure Aqua WP1 retails for RM3,599 in Malaysia and can be purchased starting today at Acer eStore, acerpure official store,
Acer Flagship Store on Shopee
, and authorized dealers One Living and Chin Loong.

Customers who purchase the acerpure Aqua WP1 water purifier before 14 August 2023 will be entitled to a 5-year warranty, one Acerpure Cool C1 air purifier worth RM1,299 and an Acerpure Pillow.

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Acer’s makes AMD powered laptops more affordable this Hari Raya

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While most laptops have gotten cheaper all thanks to 0% GST, Acer is offering even more discounts to its line up of laptops in conjunct with the upcoming Hari Raya festival, where customers will be able to purchase selected AMD powered laptop models with an additional 5% cash rebate, the eligible models are the Aspire 3, Aspire 5, Nitro 5 and Swift 3. In addition, Acer will also be offering freebies to customers who purchase any Acer computing products throughout the month.

For those looking to buy the selected AMD laptop models, here’s how you can get the additional 5% cash rebate from Acer:

Purchase the model of your choice with RRP at 0% GST

Log on to https://goo.gl/wnqyfi to submit your purchase invoice, serial number of your product, bank account and contact details.

The 5% cash rebate will be banked in to your account after verification.

Customers will have up to 6 July 2018 to submit their details and purchases must only be made during the month of June 2018.

For customers looking to purchase other Acer products, you will be eligible to receive freebies as shown in the table above. After making your purchase, you will be required to head on to https://www.a-redemption.com to redeem the freebies.

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Acer’s new Predator Triton 500 packs serious power in a compact frame

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If you’re in the market for a lightweight laptop that boasts power and portability, you’ll be glad to know that Acer has announced the Acer Predator Triton 500 – a portable laptop that’s equipped with a Nvidia GeForce RTX series card.

As portability is the key phase here, the 15-.6-inch laptop measures at 17.9mm in thickness and weighs a measly 2.1kg. It also comes with a compact 180W adapter.

The screen is a FHD IPS display that supports 144 Hz refresh rates and 3ms Overdrive response time. The Predator Triton 500 is also fitted with a lightweight RGB back-lit membrane keyboard that’s specially designed by Predator.

In terms of specs, you’ll have three configurations to pick from; all models come with the Intel Core processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX-series graphics cards. Here are the model options:
 – Intel Core i5-8300H + Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB (RM6,799)
 – Intel Core i7-8750H + Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 6GB (RM7,599)
 – Intel Core i7-8750H +Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 8GB (RM8,699)

The laptop also features a ‘Turbo’ mode which overclocks the system to deliver better performance. For cooling, the Predator 500 utilizes Acer’s 4th-gen Aeroblade 3D fans which Acer claims enhances airflow by 45% and reduces noise by 35%.

To sweeten the deal, the Acer Predator Triton 500 also supports dual-channel memory – every model comes with two sticks of 8GB DDR4 RAM, which can be upgraded to a dual-channel 16GB RAM setup. For storage, you get two 256GB SSDs which will give you a total of 512GB storage.

Despite its thin farme, the Acer Predator Triton 500 is fitted with a complete I/O port – one USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 3 support, 3 USB3.1, 1 HDMI port, Acer’s proprietary Display Port connector, a headphone jack and microphone jack.

The Acer Predator Triton 500 can be purchased online and at stores from this weekend. If you buy the laptop by April 4, you will be entitled to redeem one of either a copy of Battlefield V, Anthem or Metro Exodus.

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Acer’s Predator XB3 and Nitro XV3 will cost RM 4,599 and RM 2,999

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Acer is one of the renowned brands when it comes to laptops and monitors and today they’re launching two products; the Predator XB3 gaming monitor and the Acer Nitro XV3 monitor.

In terms of similarities, both the Nitro XV3 and the Predator XB3 monitors supports 4K UHD display with 144Hz refresh rate that is overclockable. The displays were also upgraded to VESA DisplayHDR 400 and Quantum Dot display for better colour vibrancy and contrast to enhance gaming experiences and the display is equipped with Delta E<1 technology for higher colour accuracy. In addition to that, the monitors have shields to offer focus and illuminate shadows for better display view. The monitors will also be equipped with Acer VisionCare that consists of Flickerless, BlueLightShield, ComfyView and Low-Dimming technologies to ensure users can spend longer time on their monitors without damaging their eyesights.

What differs between the monitors is the AMD Radeon FreeSync technology on the XV3 and the NVIDIA G-sync technology on the XVB3, whereby the AMD Radeon FreeSync can achieve 1ms response time and the NVIDIA G-sync can achieve 4ms response time, both made to decrease blurring in fast-moving images and reduce lag and screen tears. Another slight difference is the AcerErgoStand that allows users to adjust their monitors for optimum viewing positions. The Predator’s stand will come in a gunmetal design with a logo on the top of the stand whereas the Nitro XV3’s stand will be in silver. Aside from that, the XB3 has a Dark Boost technology for sharper images in darker environments whereas the XV3 has a Black Boost technology with 11 levels of dark level adjustments to optimise the visual’s brightness.

The Predator XB3 will cost RM 4,599 and will be available in mid December whereas the Nitro XV3 will cost RM 2,999 which will be available in mid November. Both monitors can be purchased at the Acer Official Online Stores and authorised resellers nationwide.

Apart from that, Acer Malaysia also collaborated with Pestle & Mortar, a local streetwear brand to produce two new T-shirt designs, whereby the Acer Swift design is priced at RM 99 and the Predator design is priced at RM 109.

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Acer’s Swift 3 and the new Spin 5 now comes with 8th Gen Intel processors

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Acer has unveiled new and refreshed laptops and a new curved monitor today at their latest product line launch. The two laptops that they have refreshed is the Acer Swift 3, an ultra-thin laptop that comes with a NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics for the 15-inch model to allow users to do video and photo editing while able to run light gaming when needed. Next is the Acer Spin 5 which now comes with the latest 8th Generation Intel Core processor and the 15-inch will come with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce 1050 graphics card.

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The Spin 5 now comes with the new 8th Generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors, with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM to ensure that users can perform all their multitasking needs and the 15.6-inch model comes with a GeForce 1050 to cater to users that want to do more with their devices.

The FHD display provides excellent viewing angles regardless of the 13.3-inch or the 15.6-inch models and it will also support multi-touch input and the user of the Acer ActiveStylus which can cancel out your palm when drawing or writing on it.

Acer has also designed the speaker system in a way where no matter what configuration the laptop is put into, it will always fire the speakers directly at you and even swap the output of the speakers so the audio direction is always coming out at the correct location.

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The refreshed Swift 3 also comes with the new 8th Generation Intel Core processors and users now have the option to get the GeForce MX150 graphics card that comes with the 15.6-inch model.

The company has also boasted that the laptop will have a battery life of up to 10-hours thanks to the performance and power efficiency that they have designed into the laptop.

Both the Acer Swift 3 and the Spin 5 is currently available for purchase from all authorised Acer resellers nationwide. The Spin 5 retails from RM3,599 to RM4,999 depending on the model and the Swift 3 retails for RM4,299 for the model that comes with the NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics card.

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ACO Tech officially launches ATLAS Operating System for connected cars

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ATLAS (ACO Tech Local Automotive Services), an infotainment operating system for cars that’s most commonly found in modern Proton cars today, has been officially launched with a series of partnership announcements, the operating system is developed entirely by local tech company ACO Tech and it does quite a lot of other things than your regular Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interface.

Based on Android 10, ATLAS offers a new way for drivers to get connected with social and payment features, while it has things such as remote controlling your car and vehicle diagnostics that you can do it on your phone with ATLAS Auto, it also has a proprietary App Store that lets you download apps that’s tailored for your vehicle’s screen, one of the most notable apps is local radio station app SYOK, which has been tweaked with a more car friendly interface for easier navigation.

As for in-vehicle services on ATLAS, ACO Tech has partnered with UOB Malaysia and Fasspay to develop an in car e-wallet solution that you can easily make payments for services in your car, it has also partnered with FIVE, a petroleum company in Malaysia to offer automotive-related support through its extensive network of service providers.

Meanwhile, ACO Tech has also signed a memorandum of understanding with Huawei to further develop cloud based solutions on Huawei Cloud for regional markets, which could possibly speed up the implementation of ATLAS on more vehicles locally and regionally.

ATLAS is currently available on more than 10,000 automobiles on the road and they can be found on ATLAS head units running on Android 10.

Check out our first impressions on ATLAS

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Activate your Touch ‘n Go eWallet and help WWF Malaysia in preserving our wildlife

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Touch ‘n Go has announced their partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Malaysia for a common cause – the preservation of wildlife all over the globe.

To help in WWF’s efforts in keeping our local fauna healthy, new Touch ‘n Go
eWallet
 users can use the code ‘TNGUBBMX’ and receive RM8 courtesy of
TnG
 – every activation using the code, the company will donate RM4 to WWF Malaysia which will go towards the cause.

The cause, of course, involves the conservation of marine life, tigers, elephants and protected areas. The
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Activision Blizzard acquires Major League Gaming

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Activision Blizzard’s interest in the competitive e-sports since has culminated in the company’s acquisition of Major League Gaming for a sum of USD 46 million.

Founded in 2002, Major League Gaming operates various live gaming events and gaming tournaments. The company also runs gaming leagues through its MLG.tv, MLG Pro Circuit and GameBattles platforms.

With this acquisition, Activision Blizzard will be grouping MLG into a part of its newly founded Media Networks division with the CEO and co-founder of MLG, Sundance DiGiovanni, joining the department. Other notable members of the Media Network division includes former ESPN CEO Steve Bornstein and MLG co-founder Mike Sepso.

“Our mission for over 12 years has been to promote and expand the growth of competitive gaming worldwide, and today the industry is at a key inflection point as its popularity soars and rivals that of many traditional professional sports. This acquisition and Activision Blizzard’s commitment to competitive gaming will expand the opportunities for gamers to be recognized and celebrated for their competitive excellence,” says DiGiovanni.

“Our acquisition of Major League Gaming’s business furthers out plans to create the ESPN of eSports. MLG’s ability to create premium content and its proven broadcast technology platform – including its live streaming capabilities – strengthens our strategic position in competitive gaming. MLG has an incredibly strong and seasoned team and a thriving community,” says Bobby Kotick, president and CEO of Activition Blizzard.

Not much is known as to what this acquisition means for the various MLG tournaments just yet, but leagues and services such as MLG TV, MLG Pro Circuit and GameBattles will continue to be hosted as usual.

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Activision Blizzard set for massive staff layoffs – a sign of inevitable power shifts in the gaming industry?

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What an odd time it is for the gaming industry. Over the past few months, we’ve seen several interesting movements in the world of gaming like the emergence of the Epic Games store, AAA games The Division 2 and Metro Exodus opting out of a partnership with Steam, the recent rise of free-to-play Apex Legends to rival PUBG and Fotnite, and more.

The seismic shifts in the industry have reportedly hit Activision Blizzard hard, especially after Destiny developers Bungie opted to leave the American industry giants.

According to Eurogamer, reports have suggested that Activision Blizzard – developers of highly-popular games like Overwatch, StarCraft, Call of Duty and Diablo – are prepared for a mass exodus.

It is reported that Activision Blizzard are set to axe “hundreds” of employees as a result of poor financial showings. However, reports also suggest that it will be those from the company’s marketing departments who will leave, while folks from the development team will be untouched.

According to
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The games listed above are, without a doubt, highly polished products which warrant their price tags. However, Tencent’s free battle pass model for Fortnite trumps Activision Blizzard’s pay to play model because it makes the game accessible to the masses. Fortnite’s marketing efforts constantly bring a level of hype to the game, while Activision Blizzard’s fall slightly short – all due to the fact that Fortnite is completely free.

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Even if it’s true that the developers are untouched by the layoffs, this is still a big sign of massive change in the gaming industry. Who knows, we could even see Overwatch take up a free-to-play model – à la Dota 2 – to boost player counts and interest.

Destiny will be out of the equation because of Bungie’s departure – which will reportedly cost Activision Blizzard $400 million in annual revenue might we add – meaning Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to shore up earnings for its publishers; and could Blizzard finally be leaving Activision? Only time will tell.

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