Acer unveiled its new Swift series of ultra-thin and lightweight laptops PCs -Swift 7, Swift 5, Swift 3 and Swift 1.
The Swift 7 weighs only at 2.48 pounds measuring 0.39 inches (9.98 mm) thin, making it the World’s First Laptop to measure less than 1 cm. Dual Tone in black and gold design for elegance to its solid all-aluminum uni-body. Sports a 13.3 inch Full HD IPS display with a micro-bezel that it protected with tough Corning Gorilla Glass.
Light as it may, it is powered by top-of-the-line performance with 7th Generation Intel Core i5 processor coupled with 256GB SSD and up to 8GB of memory. Delivers the latest wireless connectivity with 2x2 802.11ac with MU-MIMO and comes equipped with dual USB 3.1 Type-C ports for extensive connectivity for charging, data, external display and more. Features an HD webcam with HDR (High Dynamic Range) for clear, bright and detailed images.
Quoted for up to 9 hours of battery life.
Next is Swift 5 that manages to fit a 14 inch Full HD IPS Display into a 13-inch frame that stands at 0.57 inches (14.58 mm) in height and weighing 3 pounds (1.36 kg), the ultimate in portability and usability. Available in Pearl White with Gold or Obsidian Black with Silver combining brushed metal surfaces and diamond cut accents.
Also carries the 7th Generation Intel Core processors complimented with SSDs (256 or 512 SATA or PCIe), up to 8GB of memory and the also latest wireless technology. Added bonus is a backlit keyboard, a reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port and options for a touch display and fingerprint reader. Quoted for 13 hours of battery life.
On on hand, The Swift 3 models pair a 14-inch HD or Full HD IPS anti-glare display with 6th or 7th Generation Intel Core processors, 512GB SSDs, up to 8GB memory and 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology. Encased in a sturdy brushed-aluminum chassis for lightweight design at 0.7 inches (17.95 mm) in height and weighing 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg).
It comes optional backlit keyboard and large 72 mm touchpad. Include a USB 3.1 Type-C port, HD Webcam with HDR, and built-in fingerprint scanner.
Finally is the Affordable Acer Swift 1 in a brushed-metal-like finish with diamond-cut edges design touches on power button and touchpad. Just modest of specifications, 14 inch HD Display, an Intel Pentium or Celeron processor, 4GB of memory and either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB of eMMC storage.
Measures at 0.7 inches in height (17.9 mm) and weighing 3.5 pounds (1.6 kg). Battery life claimed to last up to 12 hours.
The Acer Swift 7 will be available in North America in October with prices starting at $999; in EMEA in October with prices starting at €1,299; and in China in September with prices starting at ¥6,999.
The Acer Swift 5 will be available in North America in November with prices starting at $749; in EMEA in November with prices starting at €749; and in China in October with prices starting at ¥5,999.
The Acer Swift 3 will be available in North America in October with prices starting at $499; in EMEA in October with prices starting at €499; and in China in September with prices starting at ¥4,999.
The Acer Swift 1 will be available in North America in November with prices starting at $249; and in EMEA in October with prices starting at €349.