CNET recently published its “Top 25 battery life laptops and 2-in-1 hybrids” and the #1 spot went to the Acer Chromebook R 13 with a distan...
MANILA, Philippines - Acer Philippines Inc. (APHI) announces the launch of the “Win your own Predator 21 X IEM Quiz” Sweepstakes.
The sweepstakes, spearheaded by Acer and Intel to celebrate the Intel Extreme Masters 2017, will see one lucky Predator fan from Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, or Australia win a Predator 21 X laptop—the world’s first laptop with a curved display.
The promo will be held on the Predator Philippines Facebook page, and will run from March 3 to March 17, 2017.
Acer and Predator fans are invited to join the sweepstakes and win the highly-coveted beast of a machine that is the Predator 21 X.
The sweepstakes, spearheaded by Acer and Intel to celebrate the Intel Extreme Masters 2017, will see one lucky Predator fan from Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, or Australia win a Predator 21 X laptop—the world’s first laptop with a curved display.
 |
The promo will be held on the Predator Philippines Facebook page, and will run from March 3 to March 17, 2017.
Acer and Predator fans are invited to join the sweepstakes and win the highly-coveted beast of a machine that is the Predator 21 X.
MANILA, Philippines - Acer Philippines Inc. (APHI) announces the launch of the “Win your own Predator 21 X IEM Quiz” Sweepstakes. The swe...
Two notebooks and one desktop
PC with a single focus on performance and multimedia entertainment
Editor’s Summary
·
Acer Aspire V Nitro
offers superior performance in a sleek form factor with a bold yet classic
look, powered by up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060[i]
graphics
·
Aspire VX 15 delivers
a powerful punch thanks to its edgy gaming design, enhanced cooling
capabilities and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050/1050 Ti1 graphics
·
Both notebooks are
equipped with the latest high-performance 7th Generation Intel®
Core™ processors
·
Aspire GX series is a
sharply styled desktop PC that's capable of handling graphic-intensive tasks
for smooth everyday entertainment and gaming
LAS
VEGAS (January 3, 2017) Acer today unveiled three new Aspire series
devices, including two new high-performance notebooks and a desktop PC, all
designed with entertainment and performance in mind while featuring Windows 10.
Packed with premium audio technologies, crystal clear displays
with IPS technology[ii] and the latest NVIDIA®
GeForce® GTX 10-Series graphics and high-performance 7th
Generation Intel® Core™ processors, the Aspire V Nitro
Black Edition models (V Nitro 17 and V Nitro 15) and Aspire VX notebooks are
ideal for people who like their videos crisp, games smooth and audio clear.
Likewise, Aspire GX series desktop PCs are also ideal for users who are
passionate about entertainment, but appreciate expanded capabilities that their
mobile cousins don't offer.
 |
Aspire V Nitro Black
Edition & Aspire VX
Both notebook series come with up to a 7th Generation
Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor that is designed to bring incredible performance
and responsiveness, immersive 4K entertainment and longer battery life to
mobile devices. The chipset is the perfect match for the notebooks’ equally
impressive GPUs, the latest NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or 1050 Ti graphics1.
Whether a movie buff or a gamer, users will be able to fully enjoy the latest
releases and titles without compromise.
The Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition featuring a 17.3-inch display is
available with optional integrated Tobii eye-tracking hardware that when
combined with touchpad gestures, enhances productivity and makes the device
more responsive through the use of eye movements. Users are able to more
quickly and conveniently navigate across apps and programs with a simple
glance. Gaming is also enhanced with eye tracking, creating deeper immersion
and allowing gamers to aim, shoot and explore freely using their eyes in over
45 titles like Elite Dangerous, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and WATCH_DOGS 2™.
The sleek Aspire V Nitro Black Edition models are the ideal device
for those seeking high-quality entertainment on a notebook. Under the aluminum
cover, Acer combined 7th Generation Intel Core processors to drive performance
and the latest NVIDIA technologies, starting with up to a NVIDIA GeForce GTX
1060 graphics card with 6GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM1 and up to 16GB
of DDR4 system memory, upgradable to 32GB using two soDIMM modules. They also
come with a NVMe PCIe Gen 3 or SATA SSD1, and a HDD1 of
up to 2TB capacity for additional storage.
The Aspire V Nitro incorporates Acer’s AeroBlade metal fan1
to release thermal exhaust even more efficiently, while Coolboost™ technology
allows users to manually control the cooling process when heavy use requires an
added boost. The Aspire V Nitro notebooks also include DustDefender™, which
uses dual high-speed fans with reverse rotation to remove dust build-up and
improve heat dissipation.
Connectivity comes in the form of a USB Type-C port with
Thunderbolt™ 3 for speeds up to 40Gbps and support for dual 4K video
output simultaneously, two USB 3.0 ports (one featuring power-off USB
charging), two USB 2.0 ports, and HDMI connection. It connects wirelessly
through 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO technology, while a Gigabit Ethernet port is
available for wired connectivity needs.
The new Aspire V Nitro notebooks come with a fingerprint sensor
embedded in the top left corner of the Precision Touchpad. This enables Windows
Hello, allowing a more secure password-free sign-in with a touch of the finger.
Users will revel in crystal clear visuals with the inclusion of an
optional 4K (3840x2160) Ultra HD1 display panel. Complementing the
display is the inclusion of Acer Color Intelligence™, a system that dynamically
adjusts gamma and saturation in real-time, optimizing screen color, brightness
and saturation without clipping and over saturation.
The high-quality entertainment experience is also driven by the
audio technologies featured on the Aspire V Nitro, including four speakers
tuned with Dolby® Audio™
Premium and Acer TrueHarmony™ Plus technology. Acer TrueHarmony Plus
delivers more accurate, clear sound reproduction and a wider bass range with an
advanced paper cone speaker design framed by a foam material. Skype for
Business Certification ensures people can communicate with crisp and lag-free
quality, and also allows for clearer, higher quality audio and a great Cortana
with Voice experience on Windows 10.
The Aspire VX 15 features large cooling vents and an edgy red
chassis, clearly showing its determination for gaming. The iron red backlit
keyboard makes sure gamers are always striking the right notes during gameplay,
while also providing a hardcore look and feel without that hardcore price-tag.
The 5.5lbs (2.5kg) Aspire VX 15 also comes with up to a 7th
Generation Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, offering significant improvements in
performance over preceding generation processors, all the while providing lower
battery consumption. The notebook also comes with up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Ti1 graphics with GDDR5 VRAM (delivering up to 32GB/s bandwidth).
Speed is also a notable attribute of the memory system, offering
up to 16GB1 DDR4 memory out of the box and can be user-upgradeable
to a maximum of 32GB. Storage is provided by a 512GB SSD and 1TB HDD1.
Keeping all this running at optimal temperatures are the dual
fans, installed to ensure however much you push it during a gaming session,
your machine is up to the task and will support you with super-smooth gameplay.
That gameplay experience is further supplemented with high-definition audio
with Dolby Audio Premium, as well as Acer TrueHarmony sound and Skype for
Business certification, and boasts great visual clarity with a 15.6-inch Full
HD IPS screen2.
Aspire GX Series
For those seeking out additional capabilities that only a desktop
model can offer, Acer created the Aspire GX series desktop PC. These VR Ready1
PCs come equipped with up to 7th
Generation
Intel Core processors, up to 64GB of
DDR4 RAM, and up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 graphics. What’s more, they’re
capable of delivering stunning 4K1 resolution visuals and support up
to 41 displays at once for maximized gaming experiences. Also,
there’s no shortage of storage with up to a 3TB1 HDD and a 256GB
SSD, and sports a handy Wireless Charging Deck1 for keeping users’
mobile devices powered up and ready to go. To top it all off, the GX series
features a striking and edgy armor-inspired housing with front-facing LED
lighting that emits a sinister red glow.
Price and Availability
The Acer Aspire V 15 Nitro Black Edition will be available in
North America in February starting at $1,199; in EMEA in February with prices
starting at €1,299; and in China in February starting at ¥8,999.
The Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro Black Edition will be available in
North America in February starting at $1,399; in EMEA in February with prices
starting at €1,299; and in China in February starting at ¥8,999.
The Acer Aspire VX 15 will be available in North America in
January starting at $799; in EMEA in January with prices starting at €899; and
in China in January starting at ¥5,499.
The Aspire GX series will be available in North
America in March starting at $899.99; in EMEA in February
with prices starting at €799; and in China in February starting at ¥5,999.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by
region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in
specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
Two notebooks and one desktop PC with a single focus on performance and multimedia entertainment Editor’s Summary · Acer ...
Christmas has always been a time of joy and laughter. For every Filipino family, it matters most when every family member is home spending the most precious time of the year to celebrate love and treasure moments. And so, when OFWs and balikbayans return from the land of greener pastures to celebrate Christmas in the golden prairies of their homes, the joyous moments will always be unforgettable most especially, the celebrations that come within that homecoming.
Filipinos can always replace play time with TV time but during the most special occasions like Christmas, there's no replacing videoke time. It will always have a special part in every holiday celebration just right after every sumptuous Noche Buena full of Filipino dishes prepared on Christmas Eve.
And since every Filipino, most especially the modern day heroes –OFWs and balikbayans, deserve a grand Christmas homecoming celebration, a Grand Videoke is the best way to entertain and share songs from the heart on top of their lungs.
 |
For over 15 years, the makers of Grand Videoke have had the heritage of providing world-class premium videoke experience. Fulfilling its commitment in creating more Grand moments, Grand Videoke is introducing its new line – the Grand Videoke PLUS series.
With the newest Grand Videoke PLUS, celebrations and parties will never be the same. Everyone will surely love the GeeVee™ Voice Command function that allows finding songs in just about five seconds, a game changer in the industry. With this unique feature, one simply needs to say the song title directly to the microphone, wait a few seconds and start singing. Speaking of the microphone, the Grand Videoke PLUS’ clarinet-inspired wireless microphone is remarkable in its own right. Aside from the stylish and iconic design, it utilizes professional microphone technology for louder, clearer, and more natural voice pickup.
The Grand Videoke PLUS produces grand sound as it is equipped with Dream 2634+ Sound Module for more realistic, concert-like sound. With a selection of more than 6,000 unique songs, from favorite classics to hot contemporary tracks, the carefully curated song library ensures each member of the family will have a grand time singing. And when it's time to rest those vocal cords, Grand Videoke PLUS is a full-featured multimedia player capable of playing movies, music, and pictures through SD card or USB drive.
Christmas is a time of giving, and this is why Grand Videoke is giving away a promo for all the singing stars. Customers can get a free WOW Digital TV Box worth PhP 1,500 for every purchase of Grand Videoke Symphony 2.0 PLUS (TKR-372MP PLUS). Promo is available at SM Appliance, Gadgets Hub at The SM Store, Astroplus, Odyssey, Robinsons Appliance, and other leading appliance and music stores. It can also be purchased online via Lazada (http://www.lazada.com.ph) and The WOW Store (https://thewowstore.com.ph)
With this incredible offer from Grand Videoke, a Grand Christmas Homecoming truly awaits every OFW and balikbayan.
*Promo runs from November 15, 2016 to January 15, 2017. PER DTI FTEB Permit No. 16773 Series of 2016.
Christmas has always been a time of joy and laughter. For every Filipino family, it matters most when every family member is home spending...
On October 26, Acer and its co-hosts held a forum titled “Smart Cities of a New Si-vilization” in Taipei. As the final event to wrap up the company's 40th anniversary celebration, Acer invited government and industry leaders to discuss and share their thoughts about the future of global technology.
Stan Shih, Acer’s Co-founder and Honorary Chairman took to the stage to deliver a keynote speech where he called on governments and businesses to encourage new thinking, people-centric innovation and integrated cross-industry capabilities with a service-oriented mindset.
Keynote speeches were also presented by industry leaders from Microsoft and TSMC. The keynote speeches were followed by a number of panel discussions and breakout lectures to discuss the many facets of creating smart cities and the New Si-vilization.”
The day-long event also included Acer’s Tech Showcase which gave attendees a look at what an early phase of the New Si-vilization could be by exhibiting a full suite of the company’s latest BYOC products in the segments of smart transportation and smart cities, smart retail and integrated enterprise communications, programming kits, life and wellness solutions, among other applications of new people-centric technologies and solutions.
The forum was hosted jointly by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Development Council and Acer Inc.
On October 26, Acer and its co-hosts held a forum titled “Smart Cities of a New Si-vilization” in Taipei. As the final event to wrap up ...
Acer’s abTouchPhone, a touchscreen IP desk phone, also commended for its highly-functional and high-quality communications.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (October 19, 2016) Acer announces that its latest ultra-thin-and-light notebooks have been honored at the 2016 edition of Japan’s Good Design Award, including both the Acer Swift 7, which is the world’s first[1] notebook to measure less than 1 cm thin, and the convertible Acer Spin 7, weighing just 1.2 kg. The abTouchPhone, a touchscreen multimedia IP desk phone, was also awarded for its full range of practical communication features, and also for its simple yet elegantly designed appearance.
Acer’s winning products stood out from over 4,000 entries, and were selected over a rigorous five-month screening process involving 76 international jury members. Screenings were held not only in Japan but also in South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Jury’s Evaluation of the Acer Swift 7
“The thinness and functionality of a laptop PC conflict with its operability, but the Acer Swift 7 strikes an appropriate balance between the two elements. The streamlined shape of the PC, which is less than 1 cm thick, makes it look visually thinner than it actually is, and the product generally has a robust yet elaborate image due to its use of cut and molded aluminum alloy as a material. Furthermore, despite its thickness, it provides a favorable touch button, and the use of a large touch panel achieves both a beautiful design and ease of use.”
Jury’s Evaluation of the Acer Spin 7
“Consumers have growing expectations for convertible laptop PCs as smartphones become more common and these convertible laptop PCs are expected to be used on occasions different from those for ordinary laptop PCs, and unlike the latter, the former also needs to meet various needs in terms of structure. The Acer Spin 7 is light and slim, and under these restricted conditions, it uses a rotary touch panel, meeting user needs in various situations through its 14-inch monitor and fan-less design. The case made from an aluminum alloy adds a sense of high quality to the product while ensuring its sturdiness. The Spin 7 boasts of outstanding performance as a hybrid convertible PC.”
Jury’s Evaluation of the abTouchPhone
“As smartphones offer increasingly diverse functions, users are also looking for installed touchphones. Using highly-functional and high-quality communications, this product meets the above-mentioned needs of users while they are busy at work or leading their busy lives. Another characteristic is its simple yet elegantly designed external appearance.”
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (October 19, 2016) Acer announces that its latest ultra-thin-and-light notebooks have been honored at the 2016 edition of Japan’s Good Design Award, including both the Acer Swift 7, which is the world’s first[1] notebook to measure less than 1 cm thin, and the convertible Acer Spin 7, weighing just 1.2 kg. The abTouchPhone, a touchscreen multimedia IP desk phone, was also awarded for its full range of practical communication features, and also for its simple yet elegantly designed appearance.
 |
Acer’s winning products stood out from over 4,000 entries, and were selected over a rigorous five-month screening process involving 76 international jury members. Screenings were held not only in Japan but also in South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
Jury’s Evaluation of the Acer Swift 7
“The thinness and functionality of a laptop PC conflict with its operability, but the Acer Swift 7 strikes an appropriate balance between the two elements. The streamlined shape of the PC, which is less than 1 cm thick, makes it look visually thinner than it actually is, and the product generally has a robust yet elaborate image due to its use of cut and molded aluminum alloy as a material. Furthermore, despite its thickness, it provides a favorable touch button, and the use of a large touch panel achieves both a beautiful design and ease of use.”
Jury’s Evaluation of the Acer Spin 7
“Consumers have growing expectations for convertible laptop PCs as smartphones become more common and these convertible laptop PCs are expected to be used on occasions different from those for ordinary laptop PCs, and unlike the latter, the former also needs to meet various needs in terms of structure. The Acer Spin 7 is light and slim, and under these restricted conditions, it uses a rotary touch panel, meeting user needs in various situations through its 14-inch monitor and fan-less design. The case made from an aluminum alloy adds a sense of high quality to the product while ensuring its sturdiness. The Spin 7 boasts of outstanding performance as a hybrid convertible PC.”
Jury’s Evaluation of the abTouchPhone
“As smartphones offer increasingly diverse functions, users are also looking for installed touchphones. Using highly-functional and high-quality communications, this product meets the above-mentioned needs of users while they are busy at work or leading their busy lives. Another characteristic is its simple yet elegantly designed external appearance.”
Acer’s abTouchPhone, a touchscreen IP desk phone, also commended for its highly-functional and high-quality communications. TAIPEI, TAIWA...
Last weekend Acer held a string of events in Taipei to celebrate its 40 th anniversary, which included performances, a forum, and a fun-filled “Acer Family Day” attended by Acer’s five founders (pictured above with CEO Jason Chen).
On Friday, September 23, under a beautiful autumn sky, Acer hosted an evening of performances at Taipei’s Liberty Square. The event saw the attendance of over 10,000 people, including Acer’s management team, alumni, partners, suppliers, and members of the general public. The audience was treated to a number of performances, including one by Taiwan’s world-renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theater.
In between performances, a charity auction took place where many of Acer’s partners and suppliers pledged funds for the purchase and donation of units of Acer CloudProfessor to the “Program the World” initiative, a Taiwan-based program that works to give underprivileged children new opportunities through technology and education.
On the following day, Saturday, September 24, Acer held a forum where Stan Shih, Honorary Chairman, George Huang, Chairman and Jason Chen, President & CEO discussed the future development of Taiwan and the ICT industry with experts from various fields. To cap off the festivities, a special 40th anniversary “ Acer Family Day” was held for Acer’s Taiwan employees at Liberty Square, where they enjoyed food, fun and performances.
By Chris CK Chiang
 |
On Friday, September 23, under a beautiful autumn sky, Acer hosted an evening of performances at Taipei’s Liberty Square. The event saw the attendance of over 10,000 people, including Acer’s management team, alumni, partners, suppliers, and members of the general public. The audience was treated to a number of performances, including one by Taiwan’s world-renowned Cloud Gate Dance Theater.
In between performances, a charity auction took place where many of Acer’s partners and suppliers pledged funds for the purchase and donation of units of Acer CloudProfessor to the “Program the World” initiative, a Taiwan-based program that works to give underprivileged children new opportunities through technology and education.
On the following day, Saturday, September 24, Acer held a forum where Stan Shih, Honorary Chairman, George Huang, Chairman and Jason Chen, President & CEO discussed the future development of Taiwan and the ICT industry with experts from various fields. To cap off the festivities, a special 40th anniversary “ Acer Family Day” was held for Acer’s Taiwan employees at Liberty Square, where they enjoyed food, fun and performances.
By Chris CK Chiang
Last weekend Acer held a string of events in Taipei to celebrate its 40 th anniversary, which included performances, a forum, and a fun-fil...
Editor’s Summary
BERLIN, GERMANY (August 31, 2016) -Today Acer extends its Chromebook lineup with the Acer Chromebook R 13, the industry’s first convertible Chromebook with a 13.3-inch display.
The new Chromebook R 13 features a flexible design with a large 13.3-inch screen that can be used in a number of different modes including as a tablet thanks to its 360-degree hinges. Up to 12 hours1 of battery life provides all-day productivity and fun. Plus, the Chromebook will provide additional capabilities thanks to planned support for Android apps via the Google Play™ Store.
“The 13-inch touch display is large and vibrant, so it’s ideal for anything from homework and spreadsheets to games, video and fun apps, said James Lin, General Manager, Commercial & Detachable Notebooks, IT Products Business at Acer. “Plus, up to 12 hours of battery life means our customers can use it at school or work and continue using it into the evening for activities like homework and watching movies.”
The Chromebook R 13 is the latest addition to Acer’s convertible Chromebook lineup following the successful 11-inch Acer Chromebook R 11. Like its predecessor, the Chromebook R 13 transitions fluidly between four usage modes – laptop, pad, display and tent – so that customers can stay productive and entertained in a range of settings.
According to data from Gartner, Acer Group is the world’s leading Chromebook brand with over 33 percent market share in 2015.
Large Touch Screen Surrounded by Sleek Design
The Acer Chromebook R 13 features a 13.3-inch touch-screen high-brightness Full HD display with 1920x1080 resolution and IPS technology to provide vivid colors and sharp images and text. The LED-backlit LCD also delivers wide-viewing angles so students and family members can use it in tandem for group projects, sharing videos, and more.
The display provides integrated 10-point touch capabilities that support Tap, Swipe and Pinch-to-Zoom gestures so any web page or app can benefit. The display is complemented by an HD webcam (1280x720 resolution) with High Dynamic Range imaging and 720p HD audio/video recording and an integrated microphone for webchats. HD audio with dual built-in speakers placed on the lower portion and sides of the Chromebook perfectly complements the display for first-rate entertainment.
The Acer Chromebook R 13’s large display makes the most of the system’s compact design, allowing it to slip easily into book bags and backpacks. It weighs only 1.49kg (3.28 pounds) and sports a thin profile of 326W x 228D x 15.5H mm (12.83W x 8.98D x 0.61H inches).
Long Battery Life and Exceptional Performance for Work and Play
Delivering up to 12 hours of battery life, the Chromebook R 13 gives consumers the freedom to stay productive, connected and entertained for longer.
The device is powered by a MediaTek M8173C CorePilot™ quad-core processor for solid every day performance, and also connects quickly via 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology.
The Chromebook R 13 has a USB Type-C port that allows fast data transfers, connection to a high-resolution external display, and to charge the device or provide power to other peripherals. It also includes USB 3.0, HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, microphone and headphone jacks.
The Acer Chromebook R 13 will be available in several configurations, either with 64GB, 32GB or 16GB eMMC storage and 4GB of dual channel LPDDR3 SDRAM.
Four Modes to Fulfil Needs at Work or at Play
The Chromebook R 13 is equipped with Acer’s patented 360-degree dual-torque hinges that allow the display to be folded back to any degree that the situation requires. The dual-torque hinges also stabilize the display when touchscreen controls are being used and while switching between four modes:
Laptop mode keeps the display at 90-degrees from the keyboard for an efficient and productive input and typing experience.
Display mode bends the keyboard under the system so the display is closer to the viewer. When the Chromebook R 13 is put in this position, the on-screen image auto-rotates to the correct viewing orientation.
Tent mode provides an ideal viewing and touch experience in confined spaces such as when traveling on a plane or train.
Pad mode allows the Chromebook to be used as a tablet with the display and keyboard touching, so customers can have an enjoyable way to play, share and browse in both landscape and portrait orientations.
Chrome is Secure, Easy to Use and Share in Different Modes
The Acer Chromebook R 13 is the ideal device for a range of customers who view, edit, create and collaborate in programs such as Microsoft Office Online documents and Google Docs. Chromebooks are simple to use and ideal for sharing by multiple users, since users can log into their own account to access Docs, website bookmarks and other information. Storage on Google Drive protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version of the file or document is always available and safe, even if the Chromebook is lost or stolen.
Security is a key benefit of Chromebook, as it’s automatically updated to guard against ever-changing online threats. In addition, the Supervised Users feature helps get customers online in a safe, controlled way.
Price and Availability
The Acer Chromebook R 13 will be available in North America in October with prices starting at $399; and in EMEA in October with prices starting at €399.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
The Acer Chromebook R 13 was unveiled today at the next@acer press event at IFA in Germany, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions for families, students and professionals.
For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer.
- New Acer Chromebook R 13 provides great flexibility and a large 13.3-inch touchscreen display
- Innovative 360-degree hinge design gives customers four versatile usage modes for work and play
- Planned support for Android Apps via Google Play™ Store
- Up to 12 hours of battery life
BERLIN, GERMANY (August 31, 2016) -Today Acer extends its Chromebook lineup with the Acer Chromebook R 13, the industry’s first convertible Chromebook with a 13.3-inch display.
The new Chromebook R 13 features a flexible design with a large 13.3-inch screen that can be used in a number of different modes including as a tablet thanks to its 360-degree hinges. Up to 12 hours1 of battery life provides all-day productivity and fun. Plus, the Chromebook will provide additional capabilities thanks to planned support for Android apps via the Google Play™ Store.
“The 13-inch touch display is large and vibrant, so it’s ideal for anything from homework and spreadsheets to games, video and fun apps, said James Lin, General Manager, Commercial & Detachable Notebooks, IT Products Business at Acer. “Plus, up to 12 hours of battery life means our customers can use it at school or work and continue using it into the evening for activities like homework and watching movies.”
The Chromebook R 13 is the latest addition to Acer’s convertible Chromebook lineup following the successful 11-inch Acer Chromebook R 11. Like its predecessor, the Chromebook R 13 transitions fluidly between four usage modes – laptop, pad, display and tent – so that customers can stay productive and entertained in a range of settings.
According to data from Gartner, Acer Group is the world’s leading Chromebook brand with over 33 percent market share in 2015.
Large Touch Screen Surrounded by Sleek Design
The Acer Chromebook R 13 features a 13.3-inch touch-screen high-brightness Full HD display with 1920x1080 resolution and IPS technology to provide vivid colors and sharp images and text. The LED-backlit LCD also delivers wide-viewing angles so students and family members can use it in tandem for group projects, sharing videos, and more.
The display provides integrated 10-point touch capabilities that support Tap, Swipe and Pinch-to-Zoom gestures so any web page or app can benefit. The display is complemented by an HD webcam (1280x720 resolution) with High Dynamic Range imaging and 720p HD audio/video recording and an integrated microphone for webchats. HD audio with dual built-in speakers placed on the lower portion and sides of the Chromebook perfectly complements the display for first-rate entertainment.
The Acer Chromebook R 13’s large display makes the most of the system’s compact design, allowing it to slip easily into book bags and backpacks. It weighs only 1.49kg (3.28 pounds) and sports a thin profile of 326W x 228D x 15.5H mm (12.83W x 8.98D x 0.61H inches).
Long Battery Life and Exceptional Performance for Work and Play
Delivering up to 12 hours of battery life, the Chromebook R 13 gives consumers the freedom to stay productive, connected and entertained for longer.
The device is powered by a MediaTek M8173C CorePilot™ quad-core processor for solid every day performance, and also connects quickly via 2x2 MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology.
The Chromebook R 13 has a USB Type-C port that allows fast data transfers, connection to a high-resolution external display, and to charge the device or provide power to other peripherals. It also includes USB 3.0, HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, microphone and headphone jacks.
The Acer Chromebook R 13 will be available in several configurations, either with 64GB, 32GB or 16GB eMMC storage and 4GB of dual channel LPDDR3 SDRAM.
Four Modes to Fulfil Needs at Work or at Play
The Chromebook R 13 is equipped with Acer’s patented 360-degree dual-torque hinges that allow the display to be folded back to any degree that the situation requires. The dual-torque hinges also stabilize the display when touchscreen controls are being used and while switching between four modes:
Laptop mode keeps the display at 90-degrees from the keyboard for an efficient and productive input and typing experience.
Display mode bends the keyboard under the system so the display is closer to the viewer. When the Chromebook R 13 is put in this position, the on-screen image auto-rotates to the correct viewing orientation.
Tent mode provides an ideal viewing and touch experience in confined spaces such as when traveling on a plane or train.
Pad mode allows the Chromebook to be used as a tablet with the display and keyboard touching, so customers can have an enjoyable way to play, share and browse in both landscape and portrait orientations.
Chrome is Secure, Easy to Use and Share in Different Modes
The Acer Chromebook R 13 is the ideal device for a range of customers who view, edit, create and collaborate in programs such as Microsoft Office Online documents and Google Docs. Chromebooks are simple to use and ideal for sharing by multiple users, since users can log into their own account to access Docs, website bookmarks and other information. Storage on Google Drive protects files, documents, and photos safely in the cloud, and ensures that the most current version of the file or document is always available and safe, even if the Chromebook is lost or stolen.
Security is a key benefit of Chromebook, as it’s automatically updated to guard against ever-changing online threats. In addition, the Supervised Users feature helps get customers online in a safe, controlled way.
Price and Availability
The Acer Chromebook R 13 will be available in North America in October with prices starting at $399; and in EMEA in October with prices starting at €399.
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
The Acer Chromebook R 13 was unveiled today at the next@acer press event at IFA in Germany, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions for families, students and professionals.
For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer.
Editor’s Summary New Acer Chromebook R 13 provides great flexibility and a large 13.3-inch touchscreen display Innovative 360-degree hi...
29 July 2016—Predator recently sponsored the CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) StarLadder i-League Invitational Gaming Tournament, one of the world’s biggest online gaming competitions that offer huge amounts of prizes.
“Everyone now believes that the Predator is tailor-made for serious gamers and even for gaming enthusiasts. But this is just a tip of the iceberg; we are still developing the Predator to further make it a strong gaming brand that has much to offer to discriminating gamers,” declares Steven J. Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager.
Held at the massive “Olimpiyskiy” (Olympic) stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, the offline finals marked the first time in the region that a major cybersport event such as CS:GO, touted as an important and prestigious gaming title, was held at a giant football stadium, thereby attracting huge global attention.
For two months in the run up before the finals, broadcasts of the tournament in Russian with mention of Predator was seen by over 1.9 million online viewers on Twitch.
And during the finals week, Predator was strategically placed in English-language streams, and when combined with Russian-language streams, unique views reached more than 2 million over the course of the 4-day finals competition, with over 2.7 million hours of gameplay watched and nearly 14,000 in-person visitors.
The Predator is available in the Philippines through the Predator Store at SM North EDSA, PC Express in Gilmore, Villman Computers Philippines at SM North EDSA and Octagon Computer Store at SM Megamall.
For more information about the Predator, go to the Predator Philippines Facebook page www.facebook.com/predatorphilippines.
“Everyone now believes that the Predator is tailor-made for serious gamers and even for gaming enthusiasts. But this is just a tip of the iceberg; we are still developing the Predator to further make it a strong gaming brand that has much to offer to discriminating gamers,” declares Steven J. Funcke, Predator Marketing Manager.
Held at the massive “Olimpiyskiy” (Olympic) stadium in Kiev, Ukraine, the offline finals marked the first time in the region that a major cybersport event such as CS:GO, touted as an important and prestigious gaming title, was held at a giant football stadium, thereby attracting huge global attention.
For two months in the run up before the finals, broadcasts of the tournament in Russian with mention of Predator was seen by over 1.9 million online viewers on Twitch.
And during the finals week, Predator was strategically placed in English-language streams, and when combined with Russian-language streams, unique views reached more than 2 million over the course of the 4-day finals competition, with over 2.7 million hours of gameplay watched and nearly 14,000 in-person visitors.
The Predator is available in the Philippines through the Predator Store at SM North EDSA, PC Express in Gilmore, Villman Computers Philippines at SM North EDSA and Octagon Computer Store at SM Megamall.
For more information about the Predator, go to the Predator Philippines Facebook page www.facebook.com/predatorphilippines.
29 July 2016—Predator recently sponsored the CS:GO (Counter-Strike: Global Offensive) StarLadder i-League Invitational Gaming Tournament, o...
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES—Hardcoregamers and enthusiasts alike can now revel in the most lethal gaming brand in the market today as the Predator is now available at SM North EDSA.
The Predator gaming system, like http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/ composed of dominant and intense desktops, laptops, tablets, projectors and monitors, is now found at the newly refurbished Acer Concept Store located at the 4 th floor of the SM City North EDSA Annex.
Tucked in a glowing red and black nook with superior lighting to underscore the brand’s preying presence, the Predator gaming system was unleashed in all its glory for all gamers to see amid the presence of distributors and dealers under the Acer sales network.
During its opening, Manuel Wong, Managing Director of Acer Philippines, Inc., and Andrew Hou, Acer Inc. President for Pan Asia Pacific (PAP) region, graced the exciting event.
“This is definitely a new experience for Acer. As we expand our store network nationwide, now totaling to 81 stores, we would like to thank our distributors for supporting us through the years, and of course for helping make Acer the number 1 brand in the Philippines for the past 10 consecutive years,” Mr. Wong remarked during the grand opening.
For his part, Hou said, “We hope customers will enjoy this new experience with our concept stores. We will aim to bring more and more sensational products so that everybody will enjoy their computing life.”
For more about the Predator gaming system, go to the Predator Philippines Facebook page -@PredatorPhilippines.
 |
The Predator gaming system, like http://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/ composed of dominant and intense desktops, laptops, tablets, projectors and monitors, is now found at the newly refurbished Acer Concept Store located at the 4 th floor of the SM City North EDSA Annex.
Tucked in a glowing red and black nook with superior lighting to underscore the brand’s preying presence, the Predator gaming system was unleashed in all its glory for all gamers to see amid the presence of distributors and dealers under the Acer sales network.
During its opening, Manuel Wong, Managing Director of Acer Philippines, Inc., and Andrew Hou, Acer Inc. President for Pan Asia Pacific (PAP) region, graced the exciting event.
“This is definitely a new experience for Acer. As we expand our store network nationwide, now totaling to 81 stores, we would like to thank our distributors for supporting us through the years, and of course for helping make Acer the number 1 brand in the Philippines for the past 10 consecutive years,” Mr. Wong remarked during the grand opening.
For his part, Hou said, “We hope customers will enjoy this new experience with our concept stores. We will aim to bring more and more sensational products so that everybody will enjoy their computing life.”
For more about the Predator gaming system, go to the Predator Philippines Facebook page -@PredatorPhilippines.
QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES—Hardcoregamers and enthusiasts alike can now revel in the most lethal gaming brand in the market today as the Preda...
