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Acer Swift 7 2018 variant retakes thinnest laptop crown

Powered by Intel Core i7, this one is just 8.98mm thick

The new Acer Swift 7 notebook is now the thinnest laptop in the world, thanks to 8.98mm thin body. Running Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, the Acer Swift 7 is powered by Intel Core i7 chips.The Acer Swift 7 will be available in North America in March with prices starting at US$1,699, and in EMEA in April with prices starting at €1,699.

“We’re extremely proud to make the world’s thinnest laptop even thinner with the new Swift 7,” said Jerry Kao, President of IT Products Business of Acer Inc. “Building on the engineering breakthroughs from the previous generation, the new Swift 7 steps up the game with an even slimmer chassis, powerful performance and always-on 4G LTE connectivity for professionals on the go.”

The new Acer Swift 7 comes in unibody aluminium chassis that looks amazing and feels sturdy. The design refresh looks really good and also feels unique. The touchscreen display is 14″ in size and comes in FullHD resolution. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla glass and the same protection is applied to touchpad.

“The next PC anyone buys should be a great PC – powerful to feed the newest, richest experiences all day long,” said Chris Walker, Vice President of Intel Corp. “Acer’s Swift 7 delivers on the performance expectation then ups the ante with built-in 4G LTE in an ultra-thin, stunning design. It’s the perfect PC for those who have things to do and create anywhere, at any time.”

The new Acer Swift 7 is powered by 7th Gen Intel® Core i7 processor with built-in GPU. There is 8GB of DDR3 memory and 256GB of PCIe SSD storage. Fingerprint reader is built in and supports Windows Hello secure sign-in.  The Swift 7 can provide up to 10 hours of battery life.

“Acer’s new Swift 7 is a great Windows 10 PC for on-the-go professionals or consumers who crave portability and connectivity,” said Peter Han, Vice President, Partner Devices and Solutions, Microsoft Corp. “The Swift 7 is thin, light, and perfect for customers to stay connected on the go.”

Those who prefer to be connected to network all through the day can use the built in Nano SIM card slot or use eSIM card to connect to cellular networks. Also, new Intel XMM 4G LTE technology offers better network reception.

Acer has also announced its refreshed Spin 3 (SP314-51) laptop, designed for users seeking out a versatile device for all-day productivity and entertainment. Its durable 360° dual-torque hinge enables it to function as a laptop, tablet, display and even provides a space-saving tent mode, all in a single device. Now equipped with a powerful 8th Gen Intel Core processor and impressive storage options, the Spin 3 merges exceptional performance with portability. It provides up to 12 hours4 of battery life for digital work and play on the move, with two front-facing speakers with Acer TrueHarmony technology. The Spin 3’s 14-inch display supports vivid imagery in Full HD with IPS technology, allowing on-screen content to shine through in exceptional detail. The Acer Spin 3 will be available in North America in February with prices starting at US$599; and in EMEA in January with prices starting at €649.

Amarendra

Co-Founder of GadgetDetail, gadget lover, addicted to American TV shows, fan of Ferrari and Federer, Bengalurian, FOOD LOVER, multiplex hater.

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