For this year’s CES 2022, Acer had announced a special edition laptop in collaboration with National Geographic — the Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition, and a line of new Chromebooks that are targeted at casual consumers.
Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition
The Acer Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition, as the name implies, is a collaboration between Acer and National Geographic. Every purchase of this laptop will also support the National Geographic Society. The laptop was designed with sustainability in mind, having most of its plastic be made of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. The Acer Aspire is a product of Acer’s “Earthion” initiative, which is a platform created to help tackle environmental challenges and to push the industry in a greener direction.
The chassis of the Aspire Vero is unique as it uses a material blend that consists of 30% post-consumer plastic and was selectively used in the chassis for the laptop’s durability, rigidity, and aesthetics. There are yellow pigments dotted around the textured grey surface, unique to the National Geographic Edition.
The laptop is powered by an 11th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Iris Xe graphics. In addition to that, the laptop also comes with Windows 11 out of the box and also supports Wi-Fi 6 for ultra-reliable connectivity. The laptop also has a generous selection of IO ports, including USB Type-C and USB 3.2 Type-A ports with can be used to charge other mobile devices even when the laptop is turned off.
As for pricing and availability, the Aspire Vero National Geographic Edition will be available in France in March at a price of €899; and in China in January at a price of ¥5,499. The laptop will also be available in multiple countries across the Asia Pacific.
Chromebook Spin 513
First up, the Chromebook Spin 513 has a body made out of aluminum, fitted with a MediaTek Kompanio 1380 processor with eight cores which delivers performance and a great battery life of up to 10 hours on a single charge. The display of the Chromebook Spin 513 is a VertiView 13.5-inch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio for slightly more screen space for productivity. Furthermore, the display panel is a 2,256×1,504 resolution panel with thin bezels that further emphasize the sleek design of the laptop.
The Chromebook Spin 513, according to Acer’s marketing jargon, ‘Spin’ represents convertible laptops, which meant the Chromebook Spin 513 could transform into any form to be used anywhere. The Chromebook Spin 513 also offers Wi-Fi6 for connectivity and a USB Type-C cable for connecting, charging, or for transferring data.
Chromebook 315
The Chromebook 315 is a large 15.6-inch Chromebook. It features an FHD IPS 15.6-inch display that is anti-glare with an option for touchscreen. The Chromebook 315 also features a wide-angle webcam for video conferences with speakers optimized with DTS audio for a better audio experience. The Chromebook 315 will be fitted with the latest Intel processors with Wi-Fi 6 support for better performance and connectivity. The Chromebook 315 will also have around 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. The device will also feature two USB Gen 2 Type-C ports, and a MicroSD card reader.
One of the Chromebook 315’s features is also its unique eco-friendly OceanGlass touchpad which is made of ocean-bound plastic waste that is recycled into a glass-like structure, making a statement that the company is no stranger to being environmentally friendly.
Chromebook 314
The Chromebook 314 is like a Chromebook 315 but in a smaller form factor. As its name suggests, the Chromebook 314 has a 14-inch touchscreen display instead of a 15-inch, the display features an anti-glare coating with thin bezels. Like the Chromebook 315, the 314 also features the OceanGlass touchpad, speakers with DTS Audio optimization, and a pair of USB Type C ports.
Pricing and Availability for Chromebooks
As of right now, there is no news on when these devices will arrive on Malaysian shores, but they will be available soon for American and European markets around late Q1 and early Q2 2022.
Pricing for these devices will retail at around $599.99/€649 for the Chromebook Spin 513, $299.99/€399 for the Chromebook 315, and $299.99/€369 for the Chromebook 314.
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