News in the Channel - issue #41

PRODUCT LAUNCH ACER SWIFT AIR 14 AND SWIFT SPIN 14 AI

physical and wireless connections with Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while it comes with essential ports including dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C and a Type-A. Acer Swift Spin 14 AI Meanwhile, the Swift Spin 14 AI (SFSP14- I51T) is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 386H and handles the latest in AI apps and tools with ease. It includes a dedicated NPU with up to 50 TOPS of performance and up to 100 platform TOPS, creating a smoother and responsive user experience that is smarter and more tightly integrated with the user’s workflow. As a result, the Swift Spin 14 AI can handle anything from productivity tasks like editing, multitasking, and video calls to streaming and light gaming — all with minimal lag. It also offers up to 26 hours of battery life for staying productive on the go. The convertible design is versatile, with a 360-degree hinge enabling it to convert into four modes: a traditional laptop for input on the backlit keyboard, presentation and display modes for viewing and collaborating on the touch display, and as a tablet for sketching and note-taking. The aluminium chassis in platinum silver features MIL-STD-810H certification for military-grade durability, ensuring an extra level of protection for on-the-go users. The 14-inch WUXGA IPS glass display features a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother video and graphics. The screen also features multi-touch and an Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 2.0 support for convenient navigation, responsive access to apps and precise pen interactions for creating and signing documents and more. Wi-Fi 7 technology and Bluetooth 5.4 provide faster and more reliable connectivity, while the latest peripherals can easily connect via the dual Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, dual USB Type-A, and HDMI 2.1 ports. The laptop also offers

quick power-ups with fast charging of up to 100 Watts DC-in. For boosting security, the 5MP IR camera with a human presence detector and a biometric fingerprint reader support secure logins via Windows Hello. The webcam also features a privacy shutter, and the AI-assisted Acer User Sensing™ detects the users’ presence and protects the devices against unwanted access. Audio and visuals on video calls are crisp and clear thanks to AI-aided noise cancellation via Acer’s PurifiedVoice and visual enhancements with PurifiedView. AI productivity features The laptops offer various features that allow users to make the most of the systems’ AI capabilities. A single click of the Copilot button enables quick access to tools and features based on what users are doing, boosting creativity and productivity with an improved workflow. In addition, the Swift Spin 14 AI is a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC, offering unique AI experiences. Both laptops are powered by a suite of AI tools developed exclusively by Acer to boost productivity and creativity including AcerSense and Acer Intelligence Space, which host features co-developed with Intel like Acer QR Capture, Acer AI Image Generator and Acer Video Speed Controller. n

A single click of the Copilot button enables quick access to tools and features based on what customers are doing, boosting creativity and productivity with an improved workflow.

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