Acer announces latest lineup of consumer laptops, introduces new TravelMate notebooks and Porsche Design Acer Book RS

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Acer has introduced a suite of new consumer notebooks across its Swift, Spin and Aspire series, all powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics. The refreshed devices also come with features such as full HD IPS touch screens, ports that provide fast and convenient data transfer and the flexibility of different modes. Most also include Cortana and/or Windows Hello. [caption id=attachment_174991" align="aligncenter" width="2560]https://blogs.windows.com/wp-content/uploads/prod/sites/2/2020/10/Acer-Porsche-Design-Acer-Book-RS-AP714-51-High_06-scaled.jpg Porsche Design Acer Book RS[/caption] Acer’s last announcement of the day involves a new partnership with Porsche Design that has produced a high-end notebook that combines advanced technologies with purist and minimalist design elements. The Porsche Design Acer Book RS comes with an all-metal chassis that packs in up to the latest 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and an NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GPU – all within 2.65 pounds and 0.63 inches. A carbon fiber cover tops off the chassis, a distinctive touch derived from decades of motorsports designs that value carbon fiber for its lightweight strength and extreme performance. Intel co-engineered this device, which falls within the Intel Evo platform verified models that meet key experience targets for consistent responsiveness on battery, instant wake, real-world battery life and fast charge [2]. The two covers are connected by a unibody hinge that slightly elevates the keyboard upon opening the notebook, improving cooling and creating a more ergonomic typing experience. Backlit keys provide convenient typing, even at night, and the glass precision touchpad provides multi-gesture support. Other features include: Dual-band Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+), a full array of ports (USB-C, Thunderbolt 4 and USB3.2 Gen 2) and more secure fingerprint logins via Windows Hello, Modern Standby and Wake on Voice. The Porsche Design Acer Book RS premium package (i7 notebook, travelpack, mouse) will be available in North America starting at $1,999.99; in Europe, Middle East and Africa starting at 2,399 euros; and in China, starting at 19,999 RMB. The Porsche Design Acer Book RS will be available in North America starting at $1,399.99; in Europe, Middle East and Africa starting at 1,799 euros; and in China, starting at 14,999 RMB. To find out more about these and other devices, go to Acer. [1] Battery life claim based on MobileMark 2014. Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched. All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use. [2] Verified, measured and tested against a premium specification and Key Experience Indicators as part of Intel's laptop innovation program Project Athena. Testing results as of August 2020, and do not guarantee individual laptop performance. Power and performance vary by use, configuration and other factors. For more complete information about performance and benchmark results, visit Intel.com/Evo. For all prices and availability: 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.

 

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