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Acer Swift 3 (2019)

Acer Swift 3 (2019) vs. Asus ZenBook 14 UX433

You don't have to settle for a too-small 13.3-inch laptop nor one that's too large at 15.6 inches. Instead, you can choose the Goldilocks option: A 14-inch laptop that's neither too big nor too tiny. The ZenBook 14 and Acer Swift 3 present two different options with strengths and weaknesses.
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The Acer ConceptD laptops bring Nvidia Quadro workstation graphics to the masses

At Computex 2019, Acer revealed a handful of new powerful laptops in its ConceptD line. The ConceptD 5, 7, and 9 are all made with creatives in mind, each with varying degrees of power and portability. Most importantly, they feature the option for Nvidia's new Quadro graphics, which are tailor-made for 3D rendering and graphics.
Acer Swift 3 (2019)

Acer’s new Swift and Nitro laptops are now powered by the latest AMD chips

Ahead of Computex, Acer has announced a pair of updates to a couple of its most popular budget laptop lines. Both the Nitro 5 and Swift 3 will now be powered completely by AMD silicon in the form of Ryzen 7 Mobile. Both laptops include options for discrete Radeon RX graphics for light gaming and enhanced productivity performance.
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Acer’s ConceptD laptops and desktops give artists quiet gaming power

Don't be fooled by the discrete RTX graphics inside Acer's new line of ConceptD workstations and mobile workstations. These systems weren't designed for gaming. With powerful processors, top-of-the-line graphics, and color-accurate displays, these PCs were designed for creatives to make the games you play.
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Acer refreshes Chromebooks and Windows laptops with business, gaming appeal

Acer's refreshed lineup of Chromebook and Windows laptops are designed with gamers and business users in mind. Acer's TravelMate P6 and two new Chromebook models feature MIL-STD 810G ratings for durability, long battery life, and biometric security, while the Nitro gaming notebooks come with dedicated GPUs.
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Acer’s powerful new Helios 700 gaming laptop transforms to maximize performance

Acer's new Helios 700 could be its most impressive gaming laptop ever made. It's superpowerful, with the latest Intel and Nvidia components, and also has a cooling solution that relies on a transforming keyboard to draw in extra air. It's a unique approach that enables automated overclocking for maximum power.
Acer Chromebook 514 review

Acer Chromebook 514 review

Acer’s Chromebook 514 is a workhorse laptop that doesn’t even try to show off with a glitzy design or 2-in-1 functionality. It’s very well-built, adequately equipped for productive performance, and lasts a long time on a charge – making it worth its $500 price.
Acer Swift 5 (2019) review

Limited-time Amazon deal knocks up to $200 off the thin, light Acer Swift 5

If you've been thinking of purchasing a thin, light, and stylish laptop, you might want to consider heading to Amazon as soon as you can. The online retailer is currently discounting the Acer Swift 5 and several other Acer products by up to $200, but only through the end of today, March 14.  
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Topgolf’s new driving range tech tracks ball trajectory just like they do on TV

Using the same technology shown during PGA tournaments, Topgolf's Toptracer ranges are looking to make the driving range a more modern practice and party facility by offering statistical insights, along with plenty of games for more casual fans. Birthday parties will never be the same.
Acer Swift 5 (2019) review

Acer Swift 5 vs. Dell XPS 15

Acer's Swift 5 aims at a singular accomplishment: to be the lightest 15-inch laptop on the market. And it succeeds, coming in at a featherweight 2.2 pounds. But it's facing stiff competition in the all-around excellent XPS 15. Which is better worth your money in a head-to-head no-holds-barred matchup?
Acer Chromebook 13 review

Chromebook 13 vs. Google Pixelbook: Acer model takes on the king

Google's Pixelbook has held the mantle of most premium Chromebook for a while now, and it's also one of the best-built and most attractively designed. It has challengers, though, including the Acer Chromebook 13, the fastest Chrome OS clamshell notebook around. Can Acer's pricy speedster keep up?
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Acer Swift 7 hands-on review

The Acer Swift 7 is among the world’s thinnest laptops, but it hasn’t received the fanfare that its super-slim profile seems to deserve. The price tag has proved a problem, and while new model shown at CES 2019 is better than ever before, expense remains an obstacle.
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Acer Swift 7 dazzles with near-borderless touch display, weighs under two pounds

Not a fan of borders and looking for the thinnest and lightest machine on the market? Acer's latest iteration of the Swift 7 introduces an impressive 1080p 14-inch touchscreen with a 92-percent screen-to-body ratio, all coming in at under two pounds — with an Intel Core i7 CPU.
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You can go too cheap on a laptop, and this is what happens when you do

It might seem all budget notebooks are the same, and you can pick any laptop off the shelf. That’s not true, however, as a quick comparison between the very bad Acer Aspire 3, and the very good Aspire E 15, demonstrates. You’ll want to do your research no matter how much you spend.
Acer Swift 7 Impressions

Acer Swift 7 vs. Apple MacBook Air

Acer's Swift 7 is singularly focused on being as thin as possible, and it succeeds -- rivaling the iPhone X at around 0.35 inches thick. But its keyboard has a weird layout and its touchpad doesn't click, making it hard to use. Does Apple's MacBook Air win out as being more pleasant to use?
Acer Swift 7 Impressions

We want every laptop to be as thin as an iPhone. But is it practical?

The Acer Swift 7 is the thinnest notebook you can buy, and in many ways, it feels like the notebook of the future. But it makes too many compromises along the way, particularly in its no-click touchpad and weird keyboard layout, and performance and battery life suffer.
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Save $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 gaming laptop, more in Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale

Thanksgiving has come and gone and Black Friday is long over, but some of the best deals on tech still continue to surface online. You can now save up to $300 on a Dell XPS 9570 Gaming Laptop and other popular Acer, HP, and Lenovo Windows devices during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale event.
Acer Chromebook 13 review

Acer Chromebook 13 review

Acer’s Chromebook 13 is a plain old clamshell notebook that doesn’t even boast a touch display. Instead, it focuses on bringing a solid build and superior performance to the Chrome OS platform. It mostly succeeds at both, but that’s not enough to separate it from the growing Chromebook pack.
Acer Chromebook 15 Spin Review

Acer Chromebook Spin 15 vs. Acer Aspire E 15

Acer has some strong offerings in the budget space, with a choice of Windows 10 or Chrome OS if you're unable to spend more than $600. Two great options include the Chromebook Spin 15 convertible 2-in-1 and the Aspire E 15 laptop. They've both made it on our our "best of" lists, but which is better?
Acer Chromebook 15 Spin Review

Acer Chromebook Spin 15 review

The Acer Chromebook Spin 15 takes the company’s very good 15-inch Chromebook and lets you spin the display. You won’t want to use it as a tablet, but it’s a good option for inexpensive Netflix binging. And the battery will keep you going for a very long workday indeed.
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Acer brings Intel’s 8-core, 9th-gen processor to its Predator Orion desktops

Acer today has revealed that it will be bringing the Intel 8-core 9th-gen processor to its Predator Orion 9000 and 6000 desktops. The new choice in processor puts more power into the hands of gamers and should make for seamless gameplay in the most demanding situations.
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Acer Aspire 5 review

Acer’s updated Aspire 5 benefits greatly from Intel’s latest technology, including its 8th-gen processor and Optane memory. The Aspire 5 offers a lot of performance for not a lot of money, but its display and battery life betray its budget nature and detract from its overall value.
Acer Predator Helios 500 review

Acer Predator Helios 500 review

The Predator Helios 500 is a machine that calls to gamers. With a high refresh rate display, overclockable hardware, and great gaming performance, the Helios 500 holds no punches. If you’re fine lugging around nine pounds of gamer style, this just might be the gaming laptop you’ve been looking for.
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Acer Chromebook 15 review

Our Acer Chromebook 15 review details the updated model, which packs a zippy Intel Pentium processor into its large, 15-inch frame.
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The $1,100 Acer Swift is the lightest 15-inch laptop ever made

Acer came to IFA 2018 with a number of new laptops, the most interesting of which is the lightest 15-inch laptop ever made. At just 2.2 pounds, the $1,100 laptop is not only incredibly light, it's also packing the newest Intel processors, thinned-out bezels, and built-in 4G LTE. All that makes for one of the most exciting laptops from IFA 2018.
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Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality headset lets you straddle real, virtual worlds

The OJO 500 is Acer's latest Windows Mixed Reality headset, boasting some unique design features. The OJO 500 comes with a detachable design, washable head straps, and a new sound pipe audio system that helps keep you aware of your surroundings in the real world while you venture into the virtual world.
Acer Aspire E 15 Review

Acer Aspire E 15 review

Can a $600 laptop be good? In the past we'd say no, but it's a different story today. The Acer Aspire E 15 is intended for people who want value and don’t care about a skinny chassis. So, does it have what bargain hunters are looking for or is it a compromise not worth making?
Acer Spin 5 Review

Acer Spin 5 review

Acer’s Spin 5 is a well-built and well-performing midrange 2-in-1 with solid battery life, a good keyboard, and a relatively svelte chassis. Alexa joins Cortana in providing digital assistance, although her features are limited compared to other Alexa-enabled devices.
Acer Chromebook Spin 11 Review

Acer Chromebook Spin 11 review

Acer’s Chromebook Spin 11 is a low-cost, convertible 2-in-1 take on Google’s easy-to-manage Chrome OS platform. Battery life is good enough and build quality is decent, but performance is lacking, the display is dim and dull, and input options are competent but don’t stand out.
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Alexa makes herself at home on a variety of new Acer laptops

Acer has announced the impending release of the first laptops to have official Alexa support at the point of sale. Its Swift, Spin, Aspire, and other laptop ranges will have full support in the coming weeks, with current owners able to download patches from the Acer Care Center to expand their laptop's capabilities.
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Acer’s new 4K, HDR, 144Hz G-Sync gaming monitor will cost $2,000

Acer's new Predator x27 4K is a super high-end gaming monitor, but you do have to pay a premium for it. If you are willing to match the $2,000 price tag, you can net yourself a 4K IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 4ms response time, full support for G-Sync fram syncing, and 10bit high-dynamic-range.
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Acer Switch 7 Black Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13

Microsoft's Surface Book 2 13 is the fast 2-in-1 in its class, hosting a powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 for competent entry-level gaming and great creativity performance. Acer has attempted to accomplish the same in a detachable tablet, raising the question: Did it manage to unseat the master?
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Acer Switch 7 Black Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Pro

The Acer Switch 7 Black Edition is a hefty detachable tablet 2-in-1 with a large display and a trick up its sleeve -- a discrete GPU that promises decent entry-level gaming to go with the usual tablet productivity chips. But is that enough to make it a better tablet than Microsoft's Surface Pro?
Acer Switch 7 Black Edition review

Laptop kickstands don’t need to be fancy, they just need to work

Sometimes it's the little things that matter the most when designing a computer. The tablet kickstand is a prime example -- get it right and it can make for a great experience, but get it wrong and the entire tablet suffers. Acer's Switch 7 shows how over-engineering can hamper the experience.