Alexa makes herself at home on a variety of new Acer laptops
Acer has announced the impending release of the first laptops to have official Alexa support at the point of sale. Its Swift, Spin, Aspire, and other laptop ranges will have full support in the coming weeks, with current owners able to download patches from the Acer Care Center to expand their laptop's capabilities.
Acer’s new 4K, HDR, 144Hz G-Sync gaming monitor will cost $2,000
Acer's new Predator x27 4K is a super high-end gaming monitor, but you do have to pay a premium for it. If you are willing to match the $2,000 price tag, you can net yourself a 4K IPS display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 4ms response time, full support for G-Sync fram syncing, and 10bit high-dynamic-range.
Acer Switch 7 Black Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13
Microsoft's Surface Book 2 13 is the fast 2-in-1 in its class, hosting a powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 for competent entry-level gaming and great creativity performance. Acer has attempted to accomplish the same in a detachable tablet, raising the question: Did it manage to unseat the master?
Laptop kickstands don’t need to be fancy, they just need to work
Sometimes it's the little things that matter the most when designing a computer. The tablet kickstand is a prime example -- get it right and it can make for a great experience, but get it wrong and the entire tablet suffers. Acer's Switch 7 shows how over-engineering can hamper the experience.
Acer 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 Nitro 5 Spin vs. Lenovo Yoga 720 15
Acer's Nitro 5 Spin tries its hardest to be both a gaming notebook and a convertible 2-in-1, and it fails to be a great example of either. Does the Lenovo Yoga 720 15 do a better job of straddling that fence?
Acer Nitro 5 Spin vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1
Acer's Nitro 5 Spin tries its hardest to be both a good convertible 2-in-1 and a legit gaming notebook. But it's not the first laptop that makes that ambitious attempt. Can Dell's XPS 15 2-in-1 beat it at either game?
Acer’s stylish new all-in-one PC packs a built-in Qi wireless charging station
Acer introduced its stylish new Aspire S24 all-in-one PC based on Intel's latest eighth-generation Core i5 processor.
The very first Chrome OS tablet makes its debut as the Acer Chromebook Tab 10
Acer formally introduced the Chromebook Tab 10, the very first Chrome OS tablet designed for students. It supports Google Play, too.
Why spend more? This $600 laptop might be all you need
Acer's Aspire E 15 is a great combination of fast components, great battery life, and a decent display for not a lot of money. Is it all the notebook you really need?
Acer is tight-lipped about its Chrome OS tablet pictured at Bett 2018 Show
An image posted to Twitter revealing a Chome OS tablet manufactured by Acer is no longer online. The device was spotted during the Bett 2018 Show education-focused convention, and not officially announced by Acer. It may be the rumored "Scarlet" Chrome OS tablet appearing in rumors over hte last year.
Acer updates the Chromebook Spin 11 with a slimmer figure and Pentium CPU
Acer revealed three new products during the Bett Show 2018 convention, one of which is a refreshed Chromebook Spin 11.
Are your pockets deep? Acer Predator Orion 9000 can push limits of gaming power
Acer's new Predator Orion 9000 can be whatever you want it to be, but if you have deep pockets, it could be the ultimate gaming system.
Microsoft teases new Windows 10 S devices — starting at $275 — from HP, Lenovo
Microsoft has announced a line of laptops designed for use with Windows 10 S from manufacturers HP, Acer, and Lenovo.
Quadcopter kit from Fat Shark has wannabe drone racers in its sights
Drone racing is becoming popular and newbies interested in getting involved now have an easy way to do so thanks to Fat Shark.
Acer Swift 3 gets the AMD APU treatment, adding power to the bargain machine
The Acer Swift 3 line of affordable notebooks is adding AMD APU-based models soon, offering some real competition to Intel and Nvidia.
Acer’s ProDesigner PE320QK offers precise color accuracy for professionals
Acer 's ProDesigner PE320QK monitor, which is built for design professionals and visual artists, is now available in the United States.
Acer Liquid Z6, Z6 Plus Android smartphones to hit stores outside U.S. late this year
Two new Android 6.0 Marshmallow smartphones were unveiled by Acer on Wednesday at IFA in Berlin -- the Acer Liquid Z6 and the Liquid Z6 Plus.
Acers new machines at IFA 2017 use Intel eighth-generation processors
Acer has announced a number of new machines at IFA 2017, including new laptops and 2-in-1s, a revised Chromebook, and a new Aspire AIO PC.
Windows Mixed Reality hands-on preview
For our Windows Mixed Reality Hands-on Preview, we spent half an hour with Microsoft’s much anticipated VR/AR platform. Is this the next revolution in virtual reality?
Dell and Apple are the big winners in second-quarter notebook sales
Dell and Apple managed to record significant increases in the number of laptops they shipped between the first and second quarters of 2017.
Acer’s mixed reality headset for Windows 10 Creators Update now available to buy
Acer's headset for Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform is now available to purchase on the Microsoft Store for $300.
Placer app finds people to stand in line so you don’t have to
The Placer app for iOS and Android eliminates having to stand in line by connecting you with registered line-sitters.
Acer takes a loss in Q4 as execs accept slash in pay
It's hard times at Acer, with dips in shipments and loss of market share. It reports a huge loss in Q4 2013, and execs accepted pay cuts.
New Acer tablet has quantum dot technology, just like those super-desirable TVs
Acer has announced the Iconia Tab 10, a new 10-inch Android tablet that uses quantum dot technology in the screen.
Acer introduces the TravelMate Spin B1, a Windows 10 S convertible for education
Acer is an important Microsoft OEM that's acting fast to jump into the fray against Google's Chromebook education initiative. First out of the gate is the Acer TravelMate Spin B1, a convertible 2-in-1 device featuring Windows 10 S.
Acer Predator Triton 700: Our First Take
Acer’s Predator Triton 700 is a thin and light gaming laptop. That alone would be enough to attract attention, but Acer has gone a step further, loading the laptop up with special features.
Acer Windows Mixed Reality head-mounted display: Our first take
Acer’s Windows Mixed Reality headset is one of the first to support Microsoft’s Mixed Reality platform. So far, we’re encouraged by what we see.
Acer flaunts improved Swift, Switch laptops during its Next event
On Thursday, Acer held its 2017 Next@Acer event, where it introduced a number of new and updated products.
Acer’s focus grows with a new smartwatch, VR headset, and 360 camera
This year's Acer event was full of announcements spanning several major product categories, with a few that pair up interesting features.
Acer Aspire Switch 3 Pro leaks confirm low-cost specifications
Acer may introduce a new convertible tablet at its upcoming annual show, an entry level optional called the Switch 3 Pro.
Take $200 off the Acer Aspire U5 all-in-one desktop computer until March 29
If you want a desktop PC without the bulk and weight, check out the slim Acer Aspire U5 all-in-one which is now just $700 for a short time.
Save on a laptop, tablet, or desktop with these limited-time Acer computer deals
If you're shopping for a new PC, check out these limited-time Acer computer deals that can save you up to $200.
Acer's latest monitor isn't what you might think
Tech giant Acer is launching a smart Air Monitor that it claims can detect all the nasty stuff in your home or office.
Acer hit with $115K in penalties after the theft of 35,000 users' personal information
The New York attorney general's office has detailed the results of its investigation into attacks on the Acer website between 2015 and 2016.
Acer's TravelMate Spin B1 is a rugged Windows 10 2-in-1 for the education market
Acer has joined the Windows 10 2-in-1 fray with its own offering, a new version of its TravelMate line dubbed the Spin B1.
Acer looks to appeal to the education market with its Chromebook Spin 11
Acer is at the British Education and Training Technology (BETT) Show in London to take the wraps off its 2-in-1 Chromebook Spin 11.
PC shipments were in decline for the fifth year in a row this holiday season
Reports from IDC and Gartner indicate that for the fifth year in a row, PC shipments were down year-on-year in holiday 2016.