This year at IFA 2016, the company announced the release of the XNUMXth generation Core i series processor based on Intel's "Kaby Lake" architecture.New laptop productsLater, Acer announced the launch of the new Swift series models in Taiwan today (11/1), including the 2016-inch Swift 13.3, the lightest and thinnest model that won the Japan Good Design 7 Design Award, and the Swift 13, an upgraded model of last year's Aspire S5. In addition, it also launched the entry-level model Swift 3 and the Swift 1 equipped with the new "Apollo Lake" architecture Pentium processor.
Like an appleNew MacBook Pro seriesBy removing the USB Type-A ports and fully adopting the USB Type-C port specification to make the laptop body more lightweight and thin, and in close cooperation with Intel, Acer announced the launch of the world's thinnest laptop, the Swift 2016, at IFA 7. All USB Type-A ports have been removed, and only two USB Type-C ports are used. The manufacturer also provides a USB Type-C adapter corresponding to HDMI and USB Type-A to support general peripheral accessories. In addition, it can be connected to accessories such as mice via Bluetooth.
Powered by Intel's 5th-generation Core i7 processor based on the "Kaby Lake" architecture, the Swift 9.98 laptop boasts a reduced thickness of just 1.1mm. Its unibody aluminum alloy construction weighs a mere 9kg. Its exterior features a contrasting gold and black color scheme, with a matte black finish creating a stylish aesthetic. Its battery life is estimated to last up to nine hours, and its 802.11ac MU-MIMO antenna design allows for faster wireless connectivity.
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The new Swift 15 features a 13.3-inch body and a 14-inch display. It's positioned as the successor to last year's Aspire S13. While not as light and thin as the Swift 7, it's only 14.5mm thick and weighs 1.3kg. It's constructed from an all-metal frame with a special metal embossed pattern and a durable metal hinge.
The body specifications maintain the use of two sets of standard USB Type-A and are designed for USB 3.1 transmission specifications, and an additional USB Type-C port is provided. The battery life can reach up to 13 hours, and the processor specifications are Core i5 and Core i7 respectively.
▲Compared to last year's Aspire S13 (left), the Swift 5 has a 13.3-inch display in a 14-inch body.
As for the Swift 3 series, they also adopt an all-metal body design, with a body thickness of 1.79 cm and a body weight of 1.5 kg. They are available in gold and silver colors respectively. They are mainly positioned as entry-level models of Core i series processors and are equipped with Core i5 processor specifications, corresponding to up to 10 hours of battery life, and an additional USB Type-C port corresponding to USB 3.1.
In addition, Acer also launched the Swift 1, which uses the new "Apollo Lake" architecture Pentium processor, mainly targeting more entry-level usage needs.
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