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Acer’s 2019 eRosary was a wearable bracelet with a crucifix interface that could track prayer progress via a companion app; priced around $110 and sold through the Vatican site, it debuted at Acer’s 50th anniversary event in London but lasted only one generation, marking one of the company’s most surprising experiments.
Alienware is the overall winner of PCMag's 2026 Readers’ Choice for laptops, with MSI leading the AI-laptop segment and LG excelling in ultraportables, battery life, and display. Apple performs strongest in workstations and ultraportables, Lenovo shines in 2‑in‑1s, and Acer tops the budget laptops. Linux shows the highest OS satisfaction among respondents. The survey of 3,715 US adults was conducted Oct 27, 2025–Jan 19, 2026.
A Munich Regional Court ruled that ASUS and Acer cannot directly sell PCs in Germany due to Nokia’s patent claims on HEVC/H.265 video encoding, ordering removal of their German online listings and allowing sales only via other OEMs or existing stock. The injunction focuses on the OEMs’ sales channels rather than retailers and hinges on licensing compliance under FRAND rules; the duration of the ban is not yet determined and may be revisited in follow-up court action.
Acer announced a range of new products at CES 2026, including ultra-thin AI-powered laptops with large touchpads and OLED displays, powerful gaming laptops with high-end specs, several new gaming and creator monitors with high refresh rates and resolutions, a 4K laser projector, and an electric scooter designed for urban commuting, with some products exclusive to Europe.
Acer announced new laptops for CES 2026, highlighted by the Swift 16 AI featuring the world's largest haptic trackpad with stylus support, along with refreshed Swift, Nitro, and Predator models equipped with Intel Panther Lake chips and optional OLED displays. The Swift 16 AI's massive trackpad measures 6.9 x 4.3 inches, supporting sketching and editing without additional devices. Other models include gaming laptops with high-end GPUs and sleek designs, but pricing and availability are yet to be announced, with release dates spanning Q1 to Q3 2026.
Acer's latest Spin 514 Chromebook offers strong performance, excellent battery life, and stylus support, but falls short with poor speakers and no fingerprint sensor, making it a solid but not top-tier choice at $700 compared to competitors like Lenovo.
The Acer 49-inch EI1 curved gaming monitor is on sale for $799.99 at Amazon, offering 25% off and its best price since last year. It features a 120Hz refresh rate, VESA HDR 400, DCI-P3 94% color gamut, and adjustable stand, making it a great choice for casual gaming, streaming, and creative work, especially for those seeking an immersive experience. The deal is limited-time and significantly cheaper than its usual over $1,000 price.
Acer announced two new Chromebox models at IFA 2025: the powerful, multi-display Chromebox CXI6 with extensive ports and high-end processors, and the compact, silent Chromebox Mini CXM2 designed for space-constrained and quiet environments, both supporting VESA mounting and available in enterprise editions.
Acer unveiled the Swift 16 Air at IFA 2025, a lightweight 16-inch laptop weighing just over two pounds, available with IPS or AMOLED displays, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, with up to 13 hours of battery life, launching in Europe in November for around $1,160.
Acer announced the ultra-lightweight Swift Air 16 at IFA 2025, weighing less than a 13-inch MacBook Air and offering more ports, starting at €999. Despite its impressive weight and screen size, concerns include outdated HDMI 1.4, smaller battery capacity, and thicker design compared to competitors. The laptop features AMD Ryzen AI chips and options for IPS or OLED displays, but its battery life and port specifications may limit its appeal.
Acer's new Chromebook Plus Spin 514, powered by MediaTek's efficient Arm chip, offers promising battery life and a versatile touchscreen design, making it a competitive alternative in the Chromebook market, especially for those who value convertible features and decent port options.
Acer is unveiling new gaming laptops at IFA 2025, including the high-end Predator Helios 18P with a 4K 120Hz Mini LED display, up to an RTX 5090 GPU, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor, starting at 4,999 euros, along with more affordable Nitro V 16 models.
Amazon Prime Day 2025 features significant discounts on laptops from top brands like HP, Acer, Lenovo, ASUS, and more, offering deals up to 27% off on various models suitable for students, remote workers, and casual users.
Acer has announced new budget-friendly laptops featuring NVIDIA's RTX 5050 GPU, including the Nitro V 16 AI Copilot+ and standard Nitro V 16, with prices starting at $900, available at various retailers including Walmart.
Black Friday has brought significant discounts on Chromebooks from brands like Acer, Lenovo, and Samsung, with prices slashed at major retailers such as Best Buy and Amazon. These deals make Chromebooks, known for their simplicity and affordability, even more budget-friendly. While Cyber Monday may offer additional deals, Black Friday remains the prime time for tech bargains. Consumers are advised to consider their needs, as Chromebooks offer productivity benefits over tablets, especially with convertible designs available.