Among PC vendors, Acer is one of only which offers customers the widest selection of notebooks and 2 in 1’s. Ranging from affordable sub RM2000 to much premium models like the Swift 7 that can cost up above RM5k but the range is not confined to just price there are also specification options depending on ones requirement.
With the advent of Intel’s 7th generation chipset introduction, Acer Malaysia took the opportunity to refresh the models and also make available its all new SKU and latest gaming product line-up. While anticipating for the ravishing Predator Helios 300, guests also got to experience various other models like the Nitro 5 an extremely affordable gaming notebook, Swift 3, 4K projector and monitors.
Predator Helios 300 – RM5999
The highlight for the day was undoubtedly the Predator Helios 300 which features a proprietary AeroBlade 3D fan, a thin bladed fan that optimising air circulation in the notebook. Apart from being very quiet the aerodynamics increases 35% airflow thus improving performance.
Overclocking is much accessible on the Helios 300 with a wizard box giving gamers quick control of resource managing without frying the hardware. Inside you will find Nvidia GTX 1060 graphic cards with 7th Gen Intel Core i7 (7700HQ) desktop processor and 8GB DDR4 at its core and comes with a fast 256 GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. ensures clear and lag-free conversations while providing a great Cortana with Voice experience.
It also comes with a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a USB 3.0 port (featuring power-off USB charging), two USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI 2.0 connection.
Nitro 5 For the Casual Gamer – RM3299
For those entering the enigma of gaming and restricted on budget but still want to look cool among your piers who are competition level, Acer designed and assembled the Nitro 5. It comes in a matte black chassis brush metal finish and is fitted with all the relevant components to keep you on par.
The vibrant 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS display offers great visual while uncompromised audio
quality for an immersive experience during gameplay or when watching movies, is enabled by its Dolby
Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony technology.
For more horsepower we suggest the Core i7 version with GTX1050Ti graphics priced at RM4,699.00.
Acer Swift New Colours– RM3399-RM3899
Two new colours have been added to the super slim Acer Swift 3, this year they have added Stellar-Blue and Salmon Pink colors and a new 15.6” option. The laptop features up to 256GB SSD and up to 8GB DDR4 memory with improved battery life of up to 10 hours and equipped with the latest 2×2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology.
Acer Switch 5 now comes with a bundled with an Acer Active Stylus Pen and comes in two models, with either i5 processor paired with Windows 10 Home or i7 processor paired with Windows 10 Pro. The two models are priced at RM3,999.00 and RM4,999.00
Not forgetting the entry market there is the Acer One 10 and Intel Atom powered laptop that’s convenient and functional. Acer made the price on this really low at just RM1099.
There were also 4K monitors and projectors on display during the event, for those hoping to get into the excitement of these new product launch, Acer has made August 3rd an official Acer Day with promotional activity and will be giving away prizes worth over RM17,000 from now till end of September.
