News in the Channel - issue #18

PRODUCT LAUNCH

or messages they previously used. Live Captions with live translations provide automatic speech

captions and conducts translations in real-time of any live or pre-

recorded video from 44 languages into English. In addition, visual or written prompts can now be

used to co-create AI images and texts on the device with Cocreator. Auto Super Resolution automatically upscales graphics resolution and frame refresh rates of games in real-time to deliver the visuals players crave without taking a hit on performance. For those who always want to look and sound their best while better engaging their audience in video calls, Windows Studio Effects helps to automatically improve lighting conditions and cancel out unwanted noise. It can also be used to activate three artistic filters on any video platform via Quick settings, allowing users to express themselves in new and creative ways during video calls. And Copilot is accessible via a single click of the dedicated Copilot key. Premium design and features The Swift 14 AI sports a refined Copilot+ PC- exclusive design, highlighted by a unique AI icon stamped on the cover of the thin-and- light chassis and an Activity Indicator on the touchpad that illuminates when the device or Copilot is activated. The laptop features a 14.5-inch WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support for 100% sRGB colour gamut. It is available with edge-to-edge touchscreen options and comes with TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe® Certification 2.0 to help minimise the effects of harmful blue light without sacrificing colour accuracy. A 180-degree hinge design provides the flexibility of a different user mode and enables easy opening of the aluminium cover with one hand. A 1440p QHD IR webcam with a triple microphone array and privacy shutter supports Acer’s suite of AI-boosted

Swift 14 AI Laptop

conferencing tools in Acer PurifiedView™ 2.0 and Acer

PurifiedVoice™ 2.0 to ensure users always look and sound their best. These can be swiftly calibrated thanks to Acer QuickPanel, which intuitively appears when the device’s webcam or microphone has been switched on. A dedicated key directs users to the Red Dot Design Award-winning AcerSense™ app for device management and a library of AI features available on the device through the Experience Zone. This Copilot+ PC comes with Windows Hello that supports biometric and facial recognition login for quick and secure access. Sustainability remains a vital pillar for Acer, with the Swift 14 AI utilising PCR plastic in the device, shipping with 100% recyclable packaging, and receiving the EPEAT Gold certification for its compliance with the highest EPEAT criteria. The device also boasts Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth™ 5.4 connectivity to deliver speeds of up to 5.8Gbps and low network latency of under 2 ms, plus a host of generous port selections including two USB Type-C and two USB 3.2 Type-A ports for added flexibility. Pricing and availability The Swift 14 AI (SF14-11) will be available in in EMEA this month, with prices starting at starting at EUR1,499. Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office.

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Sustainability

remains a vital pillar for Acer, with the Swift 14 AI utilising PCR plastic in the device, shipping with

100% recyclable packaging, and receiving the EPEAT Gold certification for its compliance with the highest EPEAT criteria.

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