iF Design of Germany and Taitra host the d&i awards at Computex 2018. There, Acer takes a total of four d&i awards. The company also earns three awards for the Computex Best Choice Awards co-organised by the Taipei Computer Association (TCA). These awards fall in the fields of IoT, gaming, and mobile communications.
Computex d&i Awards
A jury panel of international experts gather in Taipei to assess 212 entries from 10 countries. These experts choose just three products to receive the coveted Computex d&i gold award 2018. Acer receives the following awards:
Acer Chromebook 11 – Winner of the d&i gold award
Designed for the education market, the Acer Chromebook 11 can handle most bumps and spills. It also includes optional 4G LTE. The reinforced case and hinges make it more resistant to twisting and stress, even if students cram them into their backpacks. In addition, the corner-shield structure and rubber bumper keyboard help protect the Chromebook so it can tolerate drops from heights up to 48 inches (122 cm). The anti-slip pattern on the rear case makes it easy to grip and helps prevent it from slipping out of students’ hands.
Acer Chromebox
The Chromebox has a streamlined, space-saving design with three flexible modes: flat, stand and VESA mount. The Acer Chromebox is also suitable for desktop scenarios in computer labs and libraries. It sports a dual antenna design that provides a quicker, more reliable wireless connection for an overall smoother internet experience. Users can access media on external drives via the USB 3.0 port. The Acer Chromebox also has virus protection built-in. On top of that, users won’t be bothered by updates as they’re done automatically.
Acer Swift 7
At just 8.98 mm thin, the new Swift 7 is an always-connected PC running Windows 10 that’s designed for mobility. It has an ultraportable design packing an Intel Core i7 processor and 4G LTE connection with embedded SIM technology. Furthermore, the Swift 7’s unibody aluminum chassis is targeted at modern professionals seeking a sophisticated look.
Acer Switch 7 Black Edition
The pioneering Acer Switch 7 Black Edition is the world’s first fanless 2-in-1 notebook equipped with discrete graphics, made possible by Acer’s innovative Dual LiquidLoop™ fanless cooling technology. Designed for the mobility minded, the new Switch 7 Black Edition is incredibly versatile, weighing less than 1.18 kg (2.6 lbs.) with the keyboard detached. The Switch 7 Black Edition’s slender and lightweight design features a sturdy brushed-aluminum body that offers a robust feel and beautiful tactile touch.
Computex Best Choice Awards
Acer Air Monitor
The Acer Air Monitor keeps tabs on indoor air quality. The device allows real-time monitoring of key air quality indicators through a dedicated app for smartphones. In addition, voice command support with Amazon Alexa also exists.
Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset
The Acer Windows Mixed Reality Headset lets customers interact with software using gesture, gaze, and voice. The bundled Acer motion controllers use Bluetooth wireless technology. They also come with a Windows 10 button, touchpad, grab button and constellation lights that sync the headset with the controllers. The 6-degrees of freedom positional tracking includes forward/back, up/down, left/right as well as pitch, yaw and roll.
Acer Leap Beads
Acer Leap Beads bring culture into electronics. The smart prayer beads hold a chip that tracks the rotations through their hands. The beads count digitised merits, and using social media, users can dedicate their merits to friends through the cloud. It’s also a health tracking device that monitors sleep, and calories, creating a brand new user experience never seen before.
Acer showcases the products at Computex 2018 in Taipei, held from June 5 to 9, 2018. You can find the Computex Best Choice winners exhibited at the Nangang Exhibition Hall Booth #L0317.
