Acer held its Next@Acer event yesterday, detailing its plans for 2022 and beyond. The company focuses on sustainability with the use of recycled plastics for its laptops and peripherals, as well as the creation of reusable and fully recyclable packaging. Acer also announced several new laptops and displays for gamers, business users, and content creators.
Aspire Vero
A front and back view of the Aspire Vero. Acer
The new version of the Aspire Vero comes in 14- or 15-inch versions with a narrow bezel for more workspace, and a chassis and components made from recycled, ocean-dated plastic. Both versions of the Aspire Vero run on Windows 11 and are equipped with 12th generation Intel Evo processors. The touchpad is made with Acer’s Oceanglass, which is made from ocean-sourced plastics.
Acer has also announced that the packaging of the Aspire Vero will also be more sustainable. And the packing box can be converted into a storage box, or, and this is our favorite idea, a cat space. And the inner parts of the package can be used as laptop stands. Enough to allow better air circulation and better cooling, as well as a better typing position.
To germinate your vegetable seeds, you can even use the inner packaging as a biodegradable planter. The packaging will also be printed using water-based inks to reduce the risk of harmful chemicals being released into the environment.
PC Veriton AIO
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Along with the Aspire Vero, Acer also announced the Veriton AIO PC, which includes a keyboard and mouse made from recycled plastics, features Windows 11 and the latest 12th generation Intel Core i9 processor. It has a 5MP IR webcam that works with Windows Hello for facial recognition logins, as well as an Nvidia GeForce MC550 graphics card.
The Veriton Vero AIO is aimed at businesses looking for a greener computer for their offices, but it’s also a great option for home use.
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Acer’s Vero keyboards and mice have also been slightly improved, offering up to 18 months of use on a single AA battery, which, in addition to the recycled and ocean plastics they are made of, helps to reduce your environmental impact. by reducing the number of used batteries that end up in landfills.
Each Vero keyboard can withstand up to 5 million keystrokes, while Vero mice can withstand up to 1 million clicks. So you won’t have to worry about them wearing out in the middle of an important project.
Vero Monitors
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Acer’s new Vero monitors were also showcased. Both the Vero B247YG and Vero CB273 are made from 85% recycled plastics and 5% ocean-sourced plastics, and their packaging is 100% recyclable and reusable.
These monitors are available with 24 and 27 inch sizes.
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Acer also announced that the Vero product line would be expanded to include a projector, a mini version of the Veriton Vero PC, and the Vero TravelMate notebook PC. Acer also announced that it is expanding its product line to include backpacks made with recycled plastics.
Acer Swift 3
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And what’s new for the Swift 3 laptop? It features a 2880 x 1800 resolution OLED display capable of producing up to 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The Swift 3 is also Intel Evo certified for all-day battery life so you can work worry-free, and packs the 12th Gen Intel Core H-series processor.
The 14-inch screen features narrow bezels and a 16:10 aspect ratio, convenient for watching videos or editing photos. The screen also features Eyesafe blue light filters to reduce eye strain.
The Swift 3 OLED features an Acer Oceanglass touchpad, which helps eliminate plastics from the oceans.
SpatialLabs View Monitors
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Acer then introduced two new portable monitors designed for 3D content creators and commercial spaces. SpatialLabs View and SpatialLabs View Pro were created to provide the best 4K visuals as well as 2K detail for stereoscopic 3D viewing. Each 15.6-inch monitor is capable of producing stereoscopic 3D images without the need for additional glasses or viewing equipment. So artists can work in 2D in their favorite programs and then review their work in 3D on one of the View monitors.
SpatialLabs View Series monitors are equipped with batteries that last up to 5 hours of use on a full charge. So you don’t have to stay at your desk to create 3D models or animations, which is great news for mobile or freelance designers and creators who may need to take a monitor with them for meetings. clients.
View Series displays are compatible with Maya and Blender, as well as Datasmith file formats to support other 3D creation software. SpatialLabs’ Model Viewer mode is integrated with Sketchfab to allow creators to access nearly a million assets from the 3D library to practice or integrate into projects. Acer has also launched the Spatial Labs developer site, which provides tools and guidance for integrating Unreal Engine projects with the stereoscopic 3D technology of View series monitors.
The View Pro monitor features a VESA mounting configuration for commercial display options in businesses, schools, or hospitals; Acer has been pushing AI-driven customer service and conferencing apps for businesses to streamline customer experiences.
Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition Laptop
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And Acer’s SpatialLab 3D technology isn’t just for businesses and creators. The company has built stereoscopic 3D capabilities into its new Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition laptop.
The laptop uses a pair of eye-tracking sensors to create the effect of stereoscopic 3D without the need for special glasses or VR headsets.
The 15-inch screen offers 4K resolution in 2D mode and 2K resolution per eye in 3D mode. The screen refresh rate is low (60Hz) by video game standards, but this is to protect the integrity of the video stream from stereoscopic 3D. A higher rate would lead to a rather disappointing experience.
The laptop features Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 graphics, 12th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, up to 32GB DDR5 RAM, Windows 11, and can be configured with multiple SSD cards M.2.
It also features a 5th generation Acer AeroBlade cooling fan configuration to better draw waste heat away from delicate components under heavy load, so everything runs at optimal temperatures.
The processor is also equipped with Liquid Metal thermal paste for better transfer of waste heat from the processor to heatsinks, cooling fans and liquid cooling systems.
The Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition supports 50 AAA titles for viewing in stereoscopic 3D, and Acer has introduced the SpatialLabs True Game tool so gamers can compare their library to supported titles and even preview what’s going on. what it would look like in 3D.
Acer did not mention prices or release dates for its new products, but ZDNet will be keeping an eye on their brand site and providing updates when this information becomes available.
Source: “ZDNet.com”