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Acer introduces new Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops

Acer introduces new Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops

by | Feb 24, 2022 | Acer, General, Laptop, Other News, Windows 11

Acer has updated its Swift line of notebooks with new models of the Swift 5 and Swift 3. The new laptop models are thin, light, powered with 12th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. They have bright 14-inch touchscreen displays and all-day battery life.

Acer Swift 5

Acer Swift 5 2022

The new Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T) laptop comes in a CNC-machined unibody chassis weighing 1.2 kg and 14.95 mm thin. It runs on a 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processor featuring up to 12 cores with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics. Has 16 GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 memory and up to 2 TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD storage. The Swift 5 features a 14-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) touchscreen display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 92% screen-to-body ratio. Acer notes the display is made with a layer of Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass to protect the surface.

The Acer Swift 5 (SF514-56T) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 1,499. It will come to the EMEA in March at EUR 1,799, and in China in April at RMB 9,999.

Acer Swift 3

The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-512) is an all-new 14-inch laptop available in three color-washed designs. It comes with the latest 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. It features a bright 16:9 QHD or FHD touch display and an FHD webcam with Acer’s TNR technology for better video calls. The device ports include USB Type-C, USB Type-A, and HDMI 2.1. The Swift 3 promises four hours of battery life after a single 30-minute charge. It also comes with Acer’s TwinAir dual-fan cooling system, which offers an improvement over the thermal performance of a single fan alone.

The Acer Swift 3 (SF314-512) will be available in North America in June starting at USD 849.99. In the EMEA in April starting at EUR 1,199; and in China in April, starting at RMB 5,499.

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TravelMate B3 and TravelMate Spin B3, Acer announces new Windows 11 laptops for education

TravelMate B3 and TravelMate Spin B3, Acer announces new Windows 11 laptops for education

by | Jan 18, 2022 | Acer, Africa, General, Students, Windows, Windows 11

Acer is announcing the TravelMate B3 and TravelMate Spin B3 laptops for education that run Windows 11 SE or 11 Pro Education. The 11.6-inch laptops are able to survive the school day, with military-grade durability and 10-hour battery life. The laptops are to be available in the Middle East and Africa region in quarter 1 of 2022. The Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311-32) will retail at EUR 359 whilst the TravelMate Spin B3 (TMB311R-32) at EUR 539. Acer says the devices are very customizable and is letting schools choose a model that suits their students’ unique needs.

TravelMate B3 Acer

The laptops are built to support the needs of K-12 schoolchildren featuring the latest Intel Pentium Silver and Celeron processors. They are MIL-STD 810H certified and feature shock-absorbent bumpers. This makes them tough enough to withstand up to 60 kg of downward force and drops from up to 4ft. A unique drainage design helps to protect internal components from moderate spills. A mechanically-anchored key design also provides a double benefit. One, administrators can easily replace the entire keyboard. Two, individual keys are well-secured so that they won’t be dislodged by restless fingers.

Acer TravelMate B3 and Acer TravelMate Spin B3

TravelMate Spin B3 Acer

Durability aside, a number of thoughtful features help the laptops find their place within the classroom. Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology helps with connectivity in multi-user environments. An optional 4G LTE provides students with a connection when away from a router. A webcam makes the laptops suitable for taking classes from home. While a 10-hour battery life means that they can make it through the full school day, too. The battery indicator on the device’s front cover also lets teachers tell a student’s device needs a recharge.

The Acer TravelMate Spin B3 comes equipped with Acer Antimicrobial Design. It features not only an Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen, but also an antimicrobial (silver-ion) coating on commonly-used high-touch surfaces (including the keyboard, touchpad, and palm-rest surface) to protect these surfaces.

Users can further opt to include a dockable Wacom AES pen and 5 MP HDR world-facing camera, allowing schools to customize their laptops in order to suit their students’ specific needs.

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