By: iPadfanzz staff on June 4, 2013
Intel recently introduced the world to its powerful and efficient Haswell line of fourth-generation Core processors at Computex. Following the announcement, Acer announced at least 23 new models in its Aspire notebook and Ultrabook line, along with six new desktop PCs.
Laptops
Acer Aspire S7 (Intel Haswell processor, 8GB RAM)
Touted as the world's best Ultrabook with a touchscreen, the Aspire S7 comes with a fourth-generation Intel Core i5/i7 processor (Haswell). The ultrabook comes with improved battery life, an improved typing experience, battery life and screen picture quality over its predecessor. The Acer Aspire S7-392 Ultrabook will be available either with an Intel Core i5-4200U or a i7-4500U processor, 8GB memory, and either a 128- or 256GB SSD. Prices will range from $1400 to $1700.
While announcing the device, Acer president Jim Wong compared the Aspire's S7 updated touch screen display to Apple's Retina display. "To make sure no compromise on visual experience we have introduced support for WQHD display," Wong said. "We could call it a Retina display," he said, suggesting Acer have taken the Macbook as a direct influence for its Aspire S7 ultrabook. However, Apple's Retina display has 2,880x1,800 resolution, so it's not directly comparable.
"The touch screen display is more accurate for touch, with everything at 60fps guaranteed," he said. Working with Intel, Acer has finally equipped the Aspire S7 with wireless display (WiDi) technology for porting the display wirelessly to a bigger screen.
Acer Aspire V7
The Acer Aspire V7-482PG-9884-U Ultrabook features an Intel Core i7-4500U processor, 12GB of memory, and a 1TB hard drive. The device is powered by Nvidia’s GeForce GT750M, with a dedicated 4GB frame buffer. This $1300 model will be available only at Acer.com.
Acer also announced the Acer Aspire V3-772G series of gaming laptops. These machines will feature an Intel Core i7-4702MQ processor, up to 12GB of memory, and up to 1TB hard drive.
Acer’s gaming laptops will have 17.3 inch screens with native resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels driven by Nvidia GTX760M graphics processors with 2GB frame buffers. Prices start at $1000.
Desktops
Acer is also revamping its Predator series of gaming desktop rigs with Intel Core i7-4770 processors and a whopping 32GB of memory.
Acer provided advance information for only one of the six desktop PCs it intends to ship.
The Acer Predator AG3-605-UR20 will consist of a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7-4770 processor, 32GB of memory, and 3TB of storage. The Predator will also be outfitted with Nvidia’s GeForce GTX660 graphics card with a 1.5GB frame buffer.
Intel recently introduced the world to its powerful and efficient Haswell line of fourth-generation Core processors at Computex. Following the announcement, Acer announced at least 23 new models in its Aspire notebook and Ultrabook line, along with six new desktop PCs.
Laptops
Acer Aspire S7 (Intel Haswell processor, 8GB RAM)
Touted as the world's best Ultrabook with a touchscreen, the Aspire S7 comes with a fourth-generation Intel Core i5/i7 processor (Haswell). The ultrabook comes with improved battery life, an improved typing experience, battery life and screen picture quality over its predecessor. The Acer Aspire S7-392 Ultrabook will be available either with an Intel Core i5-4200U or a i7-4500U processor, 8GB memory, and either a 128- or 256GB SSD. Prices will range from $1400 to $1700.
While announcing the device, Acer president Jim Wong compared the Aspire's S7 updated touch screen display to Apple's Retina display. "To make sure no compromise on visual experience we have introduced support for WQHD display," Wong said. "We could call it a Retina display," he said, suggesting Acer have taken the Macbook as a direct influence for its Aspire S7 ultrabook. However, Apple's Retina display has 2,880x1,800 resolution, so it's not directly comparable.
"The touch screen display is more accurate for touch, with everything at 60fps guaranteed," he said. Working with Intel, Acer has finally equipped the Aspire S7 with wireless display (WiDi) technology for porting the display wirelessly to a bigger screen.
Acer Aspire V7
The Acer Aspire V7-482PG-9884-U Ultrabook features an Intel Core i7-4500U processor, 12GB of memory, and a 1TB hard drive. The device is powered by Nvidia’s GeForce GT750M, with a dedicated 4GB frame buffer. This $1300 model will be available only at Acer.com.
Acer also announced the Acer Aspire V3-772G series of gaming laptops. These machines will feature an Intel Core i7-4702MQ processor, up to 12GB of memory, and up to 1TB hard drive.
Acer’s gaming laptops will have 17.3 inch screens with native resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels driven by Nvidia GTX760M graphics processors with 2GB frame buffers. Prices start at $1000.
Desktops
Acer is also revamping its Predator series of gaming desktop rigs with Intel Core i7-4770 processors and a whopping 32GB of memory.
Acer provided advance information for only one of the six desktop PCs it intends to ship.
The Acer Predator AG3-605-UR20 will consist of a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7-4770 processor, 32GB of memory, and 3TB of storage. The Predator will also be outfitted with Nvidia’s GeForce GTX660 graphics card with a 1.5GB frame buffer.
