Acer has announced ultraslim convertible and detachable
Windows 10 devices with the next generation of Swift, Spin and Switch models at
ongoing IFA 2017.
Up first is Acer Spin 5 convertible that can be
interchanged between laptop, tablet, display and tent modes. The Windows 10
device comes in 13-inch model that weighs in at 1.5 kg and measures in at 15.9
mm thin, while the 15-inch model is just over 2 kg in weight and 17.9 mm thin.
The 2-in-1 comes with an optional Acer Active Stylus. It features 8th-gen Intel
Core processors, up to 16GB of DDR4 memory and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics
option for the 15-inch model. The device comes with Acer TrueHarmony, Dolby
Audio Premium technology and two front-facing speakers. It integrates four
array microphones combined with far-field voice-recognition technology that
allow users to access Cortana from up to four meters away.
Up next is the Swift 5 notebook is thin and light as
the top and bottom covers of this notebook are made with magnesium-lithium,
while the palm rest is made of magnesium-aluminum. The notebook is powered with
8th-Generation Intel Core processors and runs Windows 10. It sports a 14-inch
Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) IPS touchscreen display. The device features Acer
TrueHarmony with Dolby Audio Premium technology while Skype for Business
certification offers clear videoconferencing and a great experience with
Cortana. It has 8GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 256GB solid-state drive (SSD), Windows Hello
support via fingerprint scanner. Acer claims battery life of up to 13 hours.
The Switch 7 Black Edition sports a 13.5-inch
display with a sharp 2,256 x 1,504 (201 PPI) resolution in the increasingly
popular 3:2 aspect ratio for enhanced productivity. It is a fanless 2-in-1
notebook equipped with Acer’s Dual LiquidLoop fanless cooling technology. It is
powered by 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce MX150
graphics It has brushed-aluminum body and weighs less than 1.15 kg and comes
with detachable keyboard. The device features Acer AutoStandthat can be
auto-deployed and auto-retracted, providing single-handed operation as opening
and adjusting the display on a clamshell notebook.
Supporting Windows Hello, the Swift 7 Black Edition
features an optical-based under-glass fingerprint sensor design with POA (Power
on Authentication) that allows users to power on the device and login instantly
with just one touch.
Pricing and Availability
- The Acer Switch 7 Black Edition available in the US in December starting at US$ 1,699.
- The Acer Swift 5 will be available in the US in December starting at US$ 999.
- The Acer Spin 5 will be available in the US in September with both the 13-inch and 15-inch models starting at US$ 799.
