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Acer announces all new Predator Helios 500 gaming laptop with 4K Mini LED panel

Dec 6, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Acer India, #Chief Business Officer, #Sudhir Goel

Hyderabad/Bengaluru: Acer, the leading global PC brand today announced the launch of Predator Helios 500 armed with desktop caliber gameplay 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor with up to 5.01 GHz on multiple cores and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. Other key highlights of the latest Helios 500 include 4K Mini LED 120Hz display, 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan Technology, Predator Pulsar lighting, patented mechanical MagTek Switches, Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, and DTS: X® ULTRA surround sound system for an exceptionally high-performance and immersive gaming experience.

The Predator Helios 500 is specially designed for the hardcore gaming enthusiast who demand fast-paced, skill-based matches against other players. Starting at just Rs. 3,79,999 this beast of a machine can tackle most of the graphically demanding games out there.

Speaking on the launch Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India said “With new advances in the industry, gamers today demand life-like gaming experience both in terms of sound and graphics. At Acer, we are constantly work towards elevating their experience and design products that are geared to thrill. We are elated to introduce the new powerful Predator Helios 500 to our Indian gaming community and provide desktop caliber performance with seamless and immersive gaming action.”

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

The Predator Helios 500 (PH517-52) boasts up to an overclockable 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU and 64 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memory, giving players more than enough power to take on all of the latest titles, while a pair of PCIe NVMe SSDs in RAID 0 and one SATAHDD means that the notebook has plenty of space for the next generation of games, too.

COOLING PERFECTED

All of this power is supported by a suite of premium cooling technology, including Acer PowerGem, a custom-engineered technology made from a metal-alloy polymer that sits on top of the CPU and serves to distribute the heat it generates throughout the device. Acer’s Vortex Flow technology leverages two fans, including a 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D Fan, to redirect airflow to critical components and boost performance during heavy gaming sessions.

SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY

It features a 17.3-inch display with 4K Mini LED 120 Hz powered by AUO AmLED technology that supports Full-array local dimming for the best color saturation and contrast. The HDR comes alive as the 512 backlight zones make it possible to reach VESA’s DisplayHDR 1000 specification. Games, movies, and whatever’s on-screen – all benefit from OLED-like levels of contrast and brightness.

ALL LIT UP with new WASD

With PredatorSense, users can activate the Predator Pulsar and customize the light cluster to personalize their keyboard through per-key RGB backlighting. In addition, the WASD key assembly can be enhanced with Acer’s patented MagForce keys, both of which feature a MagTek mechanical switch to turn the keypress function into a joystick mechanism. This allows gamers to gradually increase pressure on the key for precise control over the character’s / car’s speed – from the intial (0.8 mm), press all the way to full speed at 100% (3 / 3.1 mm) actuation.

COMPLETE COMMAND

With four modes to choose from Quiet, Default, Extreme, and Turbo, the custom utility app allows users to monitor the system, overclock, customize RGB preferences, and much more. All this is within a personalized, intuitive interface geared around maximising your system’s potential.

PORTS APLENTY

To give players even further control, the Helios 500 includes multiple ports: one HDMI 2.1, one mini-DP1.4, two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4, three USB 3.2 Gen2 ports that support offline charging, and oneRJ45 port. An Intel Killer E3100 Ethernet Controller, Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 and the Killer Intelligence Center provide gamers with better connectivity and lower latency.

DTS:X ULTRA

Turn any pair of headphones or speakers into a high-end 360° surround sound system – enabling users to experience favourite movies, music, and games with real-world spatial sound.

PLANET 9 – MASTER YOUR PLAY

Jumpstart the eSports journey and climb the tiers through matchmaking, honing skills via intelligent game stats, and taking part in leagues and tournaments

Business, News

Acer launches Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop with the powerful new 11th Gen Intel Core processor upto NVIDIA RTX 3070 Graphics card and blazing fast 360Hz display

Aug 18, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Acer, #Acer India, #Chief Business Officer, #Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop, #Sudhir Goel

Bengaluru: Acer, the global PC brand today announced the launch of its Predator Helios 300 laptop in India equipped with 11th-generation Intel Core H-series processors with upto 4.6 GHz, 8 cores and 16 threads and upto NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU. Other key highlights of the latest Helios 300 laptop include and FHD IPS 360Hz / QHD IPS 165Hz display, Thunderbolt 4 port, high-speed boost with PCIe Gen 4 SSD of total 1TB capacity for an exceptional sequence of high-performance gaming experience.

The Predator Helios 300 is designed for gamers who want a machine that can handle the demands of the latest AAA games and streaming. Starting at just Rs. 129,999, this gaming go-getter can tackle the most demanding games with ease.

Speaking on the launch Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India said, “With Acer’s innovation powered by the 11th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processors, we push the limits on laptop performance for amazing gaming experiences. At Acer, we believe in elevating the journey of gaming enthusiasts continually by introducing innovations to our product lineup. The new Predator Helios 300 is yet another step in this direction. We are pleased to bring this to our Indian gaming audience which will prove to be the perfect upgrade for the gamers.”

POWERED UP PERFORMANCE

The Predator Helios 300 has the power to dominate any game with top-of-the-line hardware using the New 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor combined with the new Ray Tracing Cores & 3rd Gen Tensor Cores powered by Ampere —NVIDIA’s 2nd gen RTX architecture backed by up to 32GB fast DDR4 RAM gives gamers plenty of power to play AAA titles with ease.

COOLING EVOLVED

The Helios 300 employs Acer’s Vortex Flow cooling design, featuring a triple-fan cooling system, including a 5th Generation custom-engineered AeroBlade™ 3D Fan, to redirect airflow to critical components and maximize performance, no matter the task. And when the going gets hot, Predator CoolBoost™ gets going. Fan speeds increase based on generated heat, keeping critical areas continually cooled.

ONE SPEED: FAST

The Helios 300 runs on Windows 10 Home and features Full-HD IPS display with blazing fast 360Hz refresh rate or Quad HD IPS panel with high-speed 165Hz display refresh rate options. The display option also comes with a 100 percent sRGB color gamut. The 3ms overdrive response makes this laptop into high gear a tear-free, seamless experience with minimal ghosting.

BRING ON THE GAME:

The 4-zone RGB customized keyboard uses its Predator typeface, has see-through concave-shaped keycaps for WASD, and features two integral keys to take note of Turbo and PredatorSense™. The utility app allows you to monitor your system, overclock, customize RGB preferences, and much more.

LESS LATENCY, MORE VICTORY:

The Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop has Killer’s E2600 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i and Control Center 2.0 for reduced latency while gaming.

DTS: X® ULTRA:

Turn any pair of headphones or speakers into a high-end 360° surround sound system – enabling users to experience favorite movies, music, and games with real-world spatial sound. This helps create a wide expansive sound stage centered on the listener with improved harmonics for both mono and stereo.

PORTS APLENTY:

Plug all peripherals into the full range of ports, including HDMI 2.1, MiniDP, THUNDERBOLT™ 4, and the newest USB 3.2 standard with Gen 1 and 2 (offline charging) support.

MASTER YOUR PLAY:

Planet9 is an eSports platform unlike any other – filled with a community of like-minded gamers, from honing skills at gaming via game stats and taking part in leagues and tournaments.

Pricing and Availability

The Predator Helios 300 will be available on, Acer Online Store, Flipkart, Acer Exclusive stores and other authorized retail stores starting from Rs 1,29,999

Business, News

Acer Encourages All To Live Your World This Acer Day

Jul 30, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Acer India, #Chief Business Officer, #Sudhir Goel

New Delhi– The annual Acer Day celebration is back this year and will be held virtually across 10 Asia Pacific regions. Acer Day Sale in India is all ready to begin on August 3rd and it will continue for three days till August 5th. The three-day sale will be available exclusively on Acer E-store. The sale event which features fabulous rewards, promotions, and gifts has been themed ‘Live Your World’ to encourage everybody to make the best of whatever situation they are in.

The biggest offer of the year from Acer gives customers a chance to get laptops at half price, premium laptop bag worth Rs 7800, True Wireless Headset worth Rs 2499 and discount coupons from purchase from Acer India E-store between 3rd to 5th August through lucky draw. On purchase of Acer Gaming laptops from Acer E-store customers gets 3-year warranty + 1st Year Accidental Damage protection and Nitro Gaming Headset Free. On purchase of Acer non-gaming laptops from Acer E-store customers gets 3-year warranty + 1st Year Accidental Damage protection and laptop bag free. To add to this customers also get No Cost EMI on Acer laptops to ensure an easy buying process. Acer is also offering True Wireless Earbuds FREE with Acer tablets. Offers also extends to Air Purifiers which helps to keep your home air pure

“Most of us are encouraged to stay home and reduce social activities. However, we want to tell all our fans that staying at home does not mean you have to be alone. The Acer Day theme of ‘Live Your World’ this year draws inspiration from the belief that all of us can make the best of any situation and continue to live our lives, no matter where we are and what constraints we are under. Technology has broken barriers and enabled people to stay connected even more. We believe music is the best medium to transcend borders and circumstances, that’s why we are inviting the artists to create a special song -Live Your World,” said Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific Operations.

Commenting on the special occasion, Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India on this announcement said, “The year 2021 marks the fifth edition of Acer Day and we invite our customers to join our celebration themed ‘Live Your World’ to. Every year, Acer celebrates with our fans with great offers and products on sale as well as engaging activities. This year we have taken a step further and has brought in our best offers so far across our laptops, tablets, air purifiers, monitors and some great lucky draw prizes. We encourage all of our audience to come celebrate with us and avail our fantastic offers.”

Also, From 6th August 2021 until 30 August 2021, customers who purchase select Acer models from any Acer authorized online store or offline retail shop will be rewarded with 3 years warranty, 1st year accidental damage protection along with No Cost EMI on Acer laptops.

Acer has prepared a series of performances and activities that will go live at 5.30 pm on 7 August 2021 as a platform for everyone to connect simultaneously this year. The livestream of the event can be viewed together by all at Acer Facebook.

Technology

Acer launches Spin 7 – India’s first 5G enabled laptop powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform

Apr 21, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Acer India, #Chief Business Officer, #Sudhir Goel

Hyderabad, 21st April 2021: ACER, one of the leading global PC brands, today unveiled its first-ever 5G enabled convertible laptop Spin 7 in India that offers incredible performance and connectivity, supporting both mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies. Powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform, the laptop sports a 360-degree hinge that allows users to flexibly switch the screen to comfortably read or typing a document in clamshell mode or taking notes on the device’s touchscreen mode. At just 1.4 kg light and 15.9 mm thin, the device features a stylish magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis for a sleek, professional look. The new Spin 7 delivers up to multi-day battery life without reaching for a power cord. With Windows Hello, users can instantly access Windows 10 devices using fingerprint for added security and convenience.

Speaking on the launch Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India said, “We are excited to launch our first-ever laptop on the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform in India, which enables excellent productivity and portability with multi-day battery life, blazing-fast 5G connectivity, and beyond. An Always On, Always Connected laptop specially designed to deliver a cutting-edge experience keeping up with the modern work-from-anywhere lifestyle, the Acer Spin 7 is a truly future-ready laptop.”

“Now more than ever, laptops have become the quintessential device for personal usage and remote working. At Qualcomm Technologies, we design innovative technologies that enable leading experiences on 5G connectivity.  Our collaboration with Acer to engineer an always connected, 5G-enabled laptop with extreme battery life is a step towards achieving our vision of powerful, secured, and efficient PCs that push the industry forward for global PC users. We are proud that our powerful Snapdragon compute platforms enable 5G future-ready, high-performing laptops that offer great reliability and speed across a wide spectrum of personal and enterprise applications.” said Rajen Vagadia, VP and President, Qualcomm India Pvt. Ltd.

Productivity from anywhere:

The Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform brings the best of the smartphone to premium ultrathin fanless laptops; with powerful performance and leading efficiency to advance Always On, Always Connected PC experiences. In addition to superior performance and multi-battery life, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G supports up to multi-gigabit connectivity speeds with 5G and connectivity, premium camera and audio capabilities, enterprise-grade security, and AI accelerated experiences. These features will help you connect, create, and communicate from virtually anywhere.

Connect Anywhere:

The new Spin 7 laptop utilizes the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform which supports 5G connectivity across both mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies. The speed, low-latency, and independence offered by 5G connectivity mean that the Spin 7 can keep up with the demands of modern work life. As remote work becomes the new norm and workforces become spread out, high-speed 5G connectivity allows users to stay connected for effective productivity on-the-go.

Maximum Portability:

The Spin 7 is a 14-inch convertible laptop designed for modern mobile professionals featuring a magnesium-aluminum alloy body that measures just 1.4 kg and 15.9 mm thin, with a display which covers 100% of the sRGB gamut allowing for vivid and sharp colors. Acer’s 360-degree hinge design lets users use the laptop in multiple modes including tent and tablet mode for the best experience as per application.

More than a Day’s Use:

Spending all day on the move requires a long battery-life, and a 56WH battery along with the leading efficiency of the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G, the Spin 7 is capable of lasting for up to 29-hours – powering your work and entertainment experiences for extended use! 

Antimicrobial Solutions for a Safer Computing Experience:

The touch screen is covered by a layer of Antimicrobial Corning® Gorilla® Glass. A BPR & EPA-compliant silver-ion antimicrobial agent in the coating on the keyboard, touchpad, and surrounding surface is demonstrated to show a reliably high microbial reduction rate against a broad range of bacteria under the JIS Z 2801 & ISO 22196 test protocol.

Authentic Writing Experience:

The Spin 7 chassis also has an Acer Active Stylus, a rechargeable stylus with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity that employs Wacom AES 1.0 to offer users an authentic sketching or note-taking experience on the device’s touch screen.

Protection You Can Trust:

The new Spin 7 sports Windows 10 Pro that includes built-in protections for data, equipment, and people, securing business information and personal identities even on lost or stolen devices. With Windows Hello, users can instantly access Windows 10 devices using fingerprint, which makes it easier and safer to sign into a PC.

Pricing and Availability:

Spin 7 featuring Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G is available from Rs 1,34,999/- on Acer Exclusive store, Acer Online Store and other partner stores.

Technology

Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop with NVIDIA RTX 3060 and 3070 GPUs Launched in India

Apr 19, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Acer India, #Chief Business Officer, #Sudhir Goel

Bengaluru, 19th April 2021: Acer, the global PC brand today announced the launch of the its Predator Helios 300 laptop in India equipped with octa-core Intel® Core™ i7 mobile gaming processors and comes with the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs for an outstanding combination of high-performance gaming experience.

Acer’s Predator Helios 300 offers the best all-round performance when it comes to gaming. Starting at just Rs. 1,19,999, this slim gaming dynamo can tackle the most demanding games with ease. The slim form-factor packs a punch under the hood with best-in-class hardware including up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM, a blazing fast upto 240Hz IPS display with 3ms response time for smooth gaming, and 3D simulated surround sound with DTS-X Ultra audio fine-tuning. Laptop offers plenty of high speed storage to fill up from your game library. Also, it comes with proprietary cooling solutions with 4th Gen AeroBlade 3D fans for high-efficient cooling while gaming or for consistent performance under high workload. 

Speaking on the launch Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India said, “Our newest Helios 300 gaming laptops powered by the NVIDIA RTX 30 series graphics cards are all set to redefine gaming experience in the Indian market. With our latest offering, we aim to elevate their gaming experience further and offer unbeatable features at this price for serious gamers who wants to take their gaming to the next level. The laptop offers the perfect blend of high-performance hardware, beautiful crisp fast refreshing screen, ergonomic design for long hours of gaming with outstanding audio. We are proud to bring this to our Indian gaming audience.” 

 

POWER TO DOMINATE

The Predator Helios 300 has the power to dominate any game with top-of-the-line hardware using the New Octa-Core 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor combined with the 2nd Generation Ray Tracing Cores & 3rd Generation Tensor Cores powered NVIDIA RTX 30 series graphics card backed by upto 32GB fast DDR4 RAM gives gamers plenty of power to play AAA titles with ease. 

LESS LATENCY, MORE VICTORY:

With Killer’s E2600 Ethernet Controller, Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i, and Control Center 2.0, gamers have all the tools that need to clear out the online competition. Gamers deserve the low latency and reliable connection that only Killer networks can provide. 

DTS: X® ULTRA:

Turn any pair of headphones or speakers into a high-end 360° surround sound system – enabling users to experience favorite movies, music, and games with real-world spatial sound. This creates a wide expansive sound stage centered on the listener with improved harmonics for both mono and stereo. 

4TH GEN AEROBLADE™ 3D TECHNOLOGY:

All Predator laptops utilize custom-engineered cooling technology. The latest generation’s new design reduces noise while increasing airflow – allowing gamers to maximise performance, no matter the task. And when the going gets hot, Predator CoolBoost™ gets going. Fan speeds increase based on generated heat, keeping critical areas continually cooled. 

LET’S GO BESPOKE:

The 4-zone RGB customized keyboard uses its own Predator typeface, has see-through concave-shaped keycaps for WASD, and features two integral keys to take note of Turbo and PredatorSense™. Our custom utility app allows you to monitor your system, overclock, customize RGB preferences and much more. 

PORTS APLENTY:

Plug all peripherals into the full range of ports, including HDMI 2.0, MiniDP, and the newest USB 3.2 standard with Gen 1 and 2 support. 

MASTER YOUR PLAY:

Planet9 is an eSports platform unlike any other – filled with a community of like-minded gamers, from the aspiring eSports athlete all the way to the diehard professional. Learn from experienced coaches, meet and match up with gamers of similar skill, or can form their own team. 

Pricing and Availability 

The Predator Helios 300 will be available on Acer Exclusive Store, Acer Online Store and Flipkart starting from Rs 119999.

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Acer launches India’s first gaming laptop with NVIDIA RTX 3060 Graphics Card at Rs 89,999

Mar 12, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Acer India, #Chief Business Officer, #Managing Director, #NVIDIA South Asia, #Sudhir Goel, #Vishal Dhupar

Bengaluru: Acer India, today unveiled its much-awaited Nitro 5 gaming laptop with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card in India. The latest Nitro 5 comes with 10th Gen Intel Core processor that enable immersive gaming experiences with ability to play AAA titles easily. The laptop packs an RBG-backlit keyboard, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060 graphics card and upto 32GB RAM for an incredibly fast performance with state of the art cooling using CoolBoost™ technology.

Nitro 5 allows users to enjoy their favorite games in exceptional detail with a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS display that boasts up to a 144Hz high refresh rate and 3 ms (milliseconds) response time for an ultra-smooth gaming experience.With DTS: X® Ultra, sounds are clear and can be delivered in a 3D spatial soundscape, allowing you to hear where your opponents are coming from with pinpoint precision.Nitro 5 adopt Killer™ Ethernet E2600 to prioritize gameplay and effortlessly stream Intel wireless Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology. The Ethernet controller automatically detects game, video, and chat streams to deliver prioritized bandwidth for a virtually lag-free user experience. It also plugs all peripherals into the full range of ports, including HDMI 2.0 and the newest USB 3.2 standard with Gen 2 support.

Speaking on this occasion, Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India said, “With the new Nitro 5 gaming laptop using theNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card, we are entering a new era of high-performance gaming. Our Nitro 5 gaming laptop range has been a huge success in the Indian market and provides the perfect stepping stone to competitive e-sports. The close collaboration between Acer and NVIDIA has resulted in a laptop which has the performance, design, cooling and portability which is unmatched at this price point and we are excited to bring this to the Indian market.”

Vishal Dhupar, Managing Director, NVIDIA South Asia said, “A new era of laptops begins today featuring the NVIDIA Ampere architecture, with the launch of the Acer Nitro 5. This next-gen laptop will increase energy efficiency by up to 2x, accelerate performance dramatically, and introduce third-generation Max-Q technologies for thin and lightweight designs. Along with this, the new series laptop promises to deliver stunning ray-traced gaming experiences in top game titles. We are confident that the new Nitro 5 gaming laptop will offer an incredible gaming experience and enable content creators to generate unbelievable work using hundreds of GPU-accelerated apps.”

Dominating Specs:
Control over the game world with the combined power of a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 graphics card. Nitro 5 allows gamers to configure their laptops for maximum speed and massive storage with two slots for M.2 PCIe SSDs, up to 2TB HDD and up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM.

Visual Intensity:
Acer’s latest Nitro 5 laptop allows users to enjoy their favorite games in exceptional detail with the brilliant 15.6-inch FHD IPS display. It boosted the screen-to-body ratio to 80% with narrow 7.02mm bezels. With 144Hz refresh rate and a 3ms response time it delivers blur free gaming.

Cool Down under fire
Nitro 5 features Acer CoolBoost™ technology that keeps the system temperature at optimal level for consistent gaming performance. Users can monitor and manage the Nitro 5 with NitroSense, accessible with one touch of the NitroSense hotkey, covering temperatures, fan speeds, and more.

The Key to Victory
With the new Nitro, users can spice things up with the 4-zone RGB keyboard and take command of the inner workings of the laptop via the dedicated NitroSense Key. WASD and arrow keys are also highlighted for quick location while the key response is immediate with a 1.6mm travel distance.

Focus Gameplay with Killer™ Ethernet and Super Connectivity
Nitro 5 adopt Killer™ Ethernet E2600 to prioritize gameplay and effortlessly stream Intel wireless Wi-Fi 6 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology. The Ethernet controller automatically detects game, video, and chat streams to deliver prioritized bandwidth for a virtually lag-free user experience. It also plugs all peripherals into the full range of ports, including HDMI 2.0 and the newest USB 3.2 standard with Gen 2 support.

Breaking the Sound Barrier
Better audio delivers a competitive edge as well as a more immersive experience through dual speakers. With DTS: X® Ultra, sounds are clear and can be delivered in a 3D spatial soundscape, allowing you to hear where your opponents are coming from with pinpoint precision.

Pricing and Availability:
Nitro 5 featuring NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3060 is available from Rs 89,999 on Acer Exclusive store, Acer E-store (https://store.acer.com/en-in/laptops/gaming/nitro-5-nvidia-rtx-3060/) and Amazon (https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08XYSP1R3)starting 11th March 2021.