Acer Launches New Range of 2-in-1 Switch and 2017 Swift Laptop Series

Acer has launched new range of Swift laptops and 2-in-1 convertible Switch notebooks at a special event organized by the firm in New York, the Swift 1 (2017), Swift 3 (2017), Switch 3, and Switch 5, all running Windows 10 out-of-the-box. The new 2017 edition of Swift 1 and Swift 3 are here to replace their predecessors that were released in late 2016, while the later two are completely new in the fold.

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Acer Swift 1 (2017) Specifications

13.3-inch IPS display with full-HD (1920×1080) resolution
Intel Celeron/Pentium processor
4GB RAM
64GB/128GB/256GB SSD or eMMC storage
HDR webcam
Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello supports
OS: Windows 10
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0 Type-A port, USB 3.0 Type-A port, USB 3.1 Type-C port, HDMI port, mic/headphone combo jack, SD card reader
Battery: up to 10 hours

The Swift 3 (2017) comes with a sleek slim brushed-aluminium body design that weighs just 1.8kg. It packs up to 7th-Gen Intel Core i7 processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD, while the graphics is handled by a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GPU or integrated Intel HD Graphics depending on variant. Acer is also offering a special edition with Gorilla Glass protection.

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Acer Swift 3 (2017) Specifications

14-inch/15.6-inch IPS anti-glare display with full-HD (1920×1080) resolution
Seventh-generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 processor; NVIDIA GeForce GPU or Intel HD Graphics
4GB/8GB RAM
512GB SSD or 1TB HDD
HDR webcam
Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello supports
OS: Windows 10
Backlit keyboard (optional)
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac (2X2 MIMO), Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0 Type-A port, USB 3.0 Type-A port, USB 3.1 Type-C port, HDMI port, mic/headphone combo jack, SD card reader
Battery: up to 10 hours

Moving on, the Switch 3 and Switch 5 are convertible, meaning, they can be use in different modes depending on users preferred choice in a given environment. The keyboards of these laptops are detachable and their display are touch-enabled. With Acer Active Pen (available separately), users can take notes or sketch by writing on the screen. Both has auto-retracting kickstands that can be use to position the display in various angle and fingerprint reader onboard works smoothly with Windows Hello (on Switch 5). Acer is touting fanless design of both device.

Acer Switch 3 Specifications

12.2-inch IPS display with full-HD (1920×1080) resolution, 10-point multi-touch, 178-degree viewing angle
Intel Celeron or Pentium processor
4GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
64GB/128GB/256GB eMMC storage
HD (720p) webcam
OS: Windows 10
Attachable keyboard
Front-facing speakers
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.1 Type-A port, USB 3.1 Type-C port, mic/headphone combo jack, SD card reader
Battery: up to 8 hours

Acer Switch 5 Specifications

12-inch IPS display with FHD+ (2160×1440) resolution, 10-point multi-touch, 178-degree viewing angle
Seventh-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors; Intel HD Graphics 620
4GB/8GB LPDDR3 RAM
256GB/512GB PCIe SSD
HD (720p) webcam
Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello supports
OS: Windows 10
Attachable backlit keyboard
Acer TrueHarmony, Smart Amplifier
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.1 Type-A port, USB 3.1 Type-C port, mic/headphone combo jack, SD card reader
Battery: up to 10.5 hours

Pricing

Acer Swift 1 (2017) -> Starts at $329 for North America / at €399 for EMEA regions
Acer Swift 3 (2017) -> Starts at $599 for North America / at €649 for EMEA regions
Acer Switch 3 -> Starts at $399 for North America / at €499 for EMEA regions
Acer Switch 5 -> Starts at $799 for North America / at €1,099 for EMEA regions

All the device will be available from June in selected markets.