Taking design and functionality to another level, Acer has partnered with Porsche Design to create a high-end notebook that combines advanced technologies with purist and minimalist design elements.

The Porsche Design Acer Book RS with a compact all-metal chassis packs in up to the latest 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM i7 processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 GPU2 while remaining just 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) light. Topping off the chassis is a carbon fiber cover, a distinctive touch derived from decades of motorsports designs that value carbon fiber for its lightweight strength and extreme performance.

Porsche Design Acer Book RS was co-engineered with Intel and includes Intel Evo platform verified models to meet key experience targets for consistent responsiveness on battery, instant wake, real-world battery life and fast charge, making it an exceptional laptop for getting things done.

This, along with a host of other super-sleek devices, were launched at the next@acer global event hosted by Acer CEO Jason Chen, livestreamed from Taipei, Taiwan last week.

Acer also launched its first Chromebook powered by the Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 7c compute platform – the Acer Chromebook Spin 513 (CP513-1H/ CP513- 1HL) and Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 513. The new models pair an ultraportable design with fast and efficient performance, long battery life and optional 4G LTE cellular connectivity. This was launched together with the new Acer Chromebox CXI4 which is ideal for schools, families sharing devices, work, and entertainment; and Halo Smart Speaker makes any home tech-savvy with Google Assistant.

Jason Chen said, “As employees and students have shifted to working remotely and learning from home, Acer is responding with solutions that meet their needs – in this case, Chromebooks that are powerful enough to take on whatever the day brings with all-day battery life and highly secure cellular connectivity virtually anywhere.”

Acer then introduced the new and updated offerings in its ConceptD PC line-up, a brand of premium PCs designed for professional and enthusiast creators. The new ConceptD 300 is a powerful mid-tower desktop designed for BIM and CAD projects and intensive 3D modeling, rendering and animation. In addition, the ConceptD 7 and ConceptD 7 Pro notebooks now feature 10th Gen Intel® CoreTM Processors and Acer’s new Vortex Flow cooling technology. These devices are optimized for graphic designers, filmmakers, engineers, architects, developers and other creators.

A new suite of powerful new consumer notebooks across its popular Swift, Spin and Aspire series, all featuring the performance of new 11th Gen Intel® CoreTM processors with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics were released. These are designed to push ultra-portable PC design to new territories, the refreshed devices come with intuitive features, striking design aesthetics and the latest technology in a thin and light package.

Known for their Predator series amongst hardcore gamers, Acer expanded its award-winning gaming monitor portfolio with six new Predator and Nitro models suited to a wide range of gamers, from elite professionals requiring top- of-the-line technology to casual players more concerned with enjoying themselves. Additionally, Acer is the first brand to offer TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe®-certified gaming monitors, designed to selectively filter out blue light while still maintaining crisp and vivid colors.

Three new products in its TravelMate series of commercial notebooks for enterprise and business users were introduced. These include the TravelMate Spin P4 (TMP414RN-51), a convertible notebook with a touch screen; the TravelMate P4 (TMP414-51), a powerful and portable notebook for those who prefer traditional clamshell models; and the TravelMate P2 (TMP214-53), a durable notebook with enough ports and battery life to handle anything that comes up in a day’s work.

As always, Acer had a non-tech device up its sleeve and announced the Acerpure Cool, a 2-in-1 air circulator and purifier that leverages a 3-in-1 HEPA Filter to purify air and then a fan to project it around the room. This product represents an expansion of Acer’s smart air quality solution business, AcerPure Inc., and follows the company’s corporate mission of contributing to a sustainable planet. This subsidiary will focus on releasing products that leverage smart features to not only improve users’ quality of life, but also create environmental benefits.