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Acer Clinches Eight Design & Innovation Awards from Computex and iF Design
Acer (News - Alert) has clinched eight Computex d&i (design and innovation) awards 2016
for a wide range of products across its portfolio. The awarded products
are the Revo Build modular mini PC, Aspire One 11
notebook, Liquid Jade 2 smartphone, Liquid Jade Primo Desktop
Kit, Predator Z850 gaming projector, K138STi portable
projector, XR342CK gaming monitor, and RT240Y ultra-slim
monitor.
The Computex d&i awards are hosted by Computex Taipei and organized by
the world-renowned design institute iF International Forum Design. The
winning entries are selected by an international expert panel, with
evaluation criteria including degree of innovation, design quality,
craftsmanship, choice of materials, environmental friendliness,
functionality, utility value, safety, ergonomics, universal design,
product identity, and product branding.
Revo Build Mini PC
Also a winner of the Red Dot 2016 Product Design Award, the Revo Build
is a mini PC that is easily customized with blocks that provide
different functions such as extra storage, speakers and microphones, or
even wireless charging. The blocks connect precisely via magnetic pogo
pins that make assembling a computer as easy as playing with toy blocks.
The blocks can also work independently or with other PCs. The Revo Build
mini PC is packaged in a tiny one liter chassis with a 125 x 125 mm
footprint that takes up minimal space and can be placed almost anywhere.
Aspire One 11 Notebook
Built for home or schools in mind, the Aspire One 11 features a
spill-resistant keyboard with water drainage design that protects
against accidental spills1. While on the move, the Aspire One
11 can stay unplugged for a full workday with 10 hours2 of
battery life. The Aspire One 11 runs Windows 10, and features 802.11ac
wireless with 2x2 MIMO, enabling blazing fast network connections with
up to three times faster3 wireless connectivity compared to
802.11n. A Precision Touchpad supports Windows 10 gestures and provides
a smooth and responsive experience.
Liquid Jade 2 Smartphone
The Liquid Jade 2 is an elegant Android smartphone designed for a
superior multimedia experience. It features Acer's award-winning Liquid
Jade design language with a sleek and slim profile, curved back cover
that fits comfortably in the hand and ergonomic 2.5D Corning (News - Alert)® Gorilla®
Glass screen. The hairline brushed iron-grey back cover is finished with
a metallic touch, and joined to the screen with a bold red silhouette
highlight. The Liquid Jade 2 has a brilliant AMOLED screen supporting
100% of the NTSC color gamut, and high-resolution audio with virtual
surround sound, providing enjoyable entertainment anytime, anywhere.
Liquid Jade Primo Desktop Kit
The Liquid Jade Primo Desktop Kit is an all-in-one mobie productivity
kit consisting of the Liquid Jade Primo smartphone, display dock,
keyboard and mouse. With the kit, users can connect their phones with a
monitor to enable a PC-like experience with ultimate productivity
through Windows 10 Continuum, multitasking on both the phone screen and
on the external display. For example, users can edit a document on the
monitor while simultaneously using other apps on the phone.
Predator Z850 Gaming Projector (News - Alert)
The Predator Z850 is the world's first ultra-wide HD laser projector
designed for gaming, with a design featuring red accents and a black
chassis with geometric lines. The Predator Z850's advanced laser diode
delivers bright images up to 3,000 lumens with a wide color gamut that
brings games to life, and projects a 120-inch screen at a remarkably
short distance of just 47cm, thanks to innovative mirrorless
ultra-short-throw technology. A top-mounted lens and adjustable feet
allow for effortless deployment without any drilling or mounting
required, ideal for quick setup at LAN parties.
K138STi Portable Projector
The Acer K138STi is a portable short-throw LED projector with all the
essential entertainment features enabling people to enjoy cinema on the
go, even without a PC. Smaller than a sheet of A4 or letter-sized paper,
the K138ST has remarkable portability thanks to a built-in battery and
powerful built-in DTS® sound stereo speakers. Equipped with Acer's
LumiSense+ light sensor, the K138STi can automatically optimize
brightness and color saturation based on ambient lighting conditions and
content, ideal for carrying from place to place.
XR342CK Gaming Monitor
The Acer XR342CK gaming monitor features a curved 34-inch 21:9 panel
with a 1900R curvature and delivers immersive, picture-perfect visuals.
Special features like 6-axis color adjustment and DTS® Sound deepen the
audio/visual impact, while a customizable ambient light at the lower
edge of the monitor provides lighting effects that match the desired
mood. The base can swivel from -30 to +30 degrees, allowing users to
easily adjust the monitor to their desired viewing angle.
RT240Y Monitor
The Acer RT240Y monitor has an ultra-thin enclosure of 7mm and an
elegant T-shaped metal stand, making it ideal for everyday computing in
any space. The stylish ZeroFrame design maximizes the view and minimizes
visual clutter with a bezel so thin you barely notice it, providing a
seamless viewing experience for multi-monitor setups. Combining Acer
Flicker-less and Blue Light Filter technologies with 5 to 15 degree
adjustable tilt, the R1 series is easy on the eyes, providing a
comfortable viewing experience.
Award Pavilion at Computex 2016
All winning products will be displayed at the Computex d&i awards
pavilion located at booth #I0407 at the Nangang Exhibition Hall, during
Computex Taipei from May 31st to June 4th. The
winning products will then continue on a world tour at other major ICT
exhibitions including IFA in Berlin, CES (News - Alert) in Las Vegas, and MWC in
Barcelona.
For more information on Acer's Computex showcase, please click
here.
About Acer
Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services
company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support
of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's product
offerings include PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets,
smartphones and wearables. It is also developing cloud solutions to
bring together the Internet of Things. Acer is celebrating its 40th
anniversary in 2016 and is one of the world's top 5 PC companies. It
employs 7,000 people worldwide and has a presence in over 160 countries.
Please visit www.acer.com
for more information.
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channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may
vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.
1 Up to 330cc liquid spillage
2 Up to 10-hour battery life is based on MobileMark2014
productivity mode testing with wireless on. Actual battery life varies
depending on device settings and usage.
3 Based on IEEE (News - Alert) 802.11ac draft specification. An 802.11ac
wireless equipped computer requires an 802.11ac router to work properly.
Actual speed will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions,
size of network and other factors. Up to three times faster comparing
802.11ac with 802.11n.
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