An Acer Revo Build personal computer (PC) stack is displayed during the 2015 IFA International Consumer Electronics Show in Berlin. (Photo : Getty Images /Chris Ratcliffe)
Acer showed some of its new products at an event in New York on April 22, Friday, which included several laptops. Three of its new products are the Switch Alpha 12 hybrid, Aspire S 13 notebook and Chromebook 14 laptop.
The Switch Alpha 12 notebook-tablet is the new version of Aspire Switch 12 S announced at CES. Instead of having the Core M chip, it supports the sixth-generation Core i7, i5 and i3u chips. Above anything else, it has a fanless design with a liquid cooling system that makes quiet operations. While Microsoft's Surface laptops use traditional fans so that the chips stay cool, Acer packs in a liquid cooling system, according to Gizmodo.
The Switch Alpha 12 also has a kickstand on its back for a better support, a 12-inch 2160 x 1440 resolution display, 8GB RAM, up to 512GB storage, a DisplayPort connectivitiy, USB 3.0 port, HDMI, USB A and Type-C port. It works well with Acer's Active Pen stylus. This two-in-one device starts at $599, cheaper than the Switch 12 S which starts at $999.
Another new product from the Taiwanese original equipment manufacturer is the new Aspire S 13, an ultra-thin notebook that is .57 inch thick and 3.13 pounds heavy. It will support Core i7 CPUs and its 13-inch IPS display will have a touchscreen option. It has 8GB RAM, 512GB internal storage and USB Type-C. It features a pearly white diamond-edged aluminum chassis and metallic coating on its hinge. The non-touch model is expected to run for 11 hours.
The Acer S 13 competes with HP's copper-clad Spectre laptop which thickness is .4 inch and weighs 2.45 pounds. The HP Spectre impresses many with its design, but Acer impresses customers with its price, Ars Technica reported. The S 13 starts at $699, compared to the $1,169-priced Spectre.
Acer also released its first all-metal Chromebook 14 announced last month. The laptop comes with a spill-resistant keyboard and a Corning Gorilla Glass casing that looks almost too shiny. Since it adheres to military standards, it may drop from one's desk without worrying the owner.
The following video features Acer Switch Alpha 12.
