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Acer has announced new models in its Aspire series of all-in-one PCs and expanded its wireless router portfolio.
Acer Aspire C Series
The 2 new models in the Aspire C range – Acer Aspire C24 (C24-195ES) and Acer Aspire C27 (C27-195ES) are all-in-one PCs powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155U with Intel AI Boost and Intel Graphics built-in. Both PCs also come with support for up to 32 GB dual channel DDR5 memory and up to 2 TB M.2 PCIe SSD.
Boasting AI capabilities, the PCs come with features such as Copilot, while the Intel Unison software allows multiple operating systems and devices to connect together into an integrated experience focused on a single screen. The 1440p QHD 5.0 megapixel webcams on the PCs are equipped with a privacy shutter and support Windows Studio effects and Acer Purified Voice with AI noise reduction technology.
Connectivity-wise, the Aspire C series PCs are built with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth LE audio. The all-in-one PCs come in 23.8-inch and 27-inch FHD IPS resolution displays with up to 95.7% screen-to-body ratios for the 27-inch model. The display will also feature Acer Bluelight Shield technology.
Designed for versatility, the Aspire C series has a tiltable screen (-5 to 25°) and swivel (up to 30° Left/Right) on a height-adjustable ergonomic stand that can go up to 120 mm, plus an optional VESA mount kit for more setup options. Furthermore, the PCs come bundled with the Acer Elite 19 wireless keyboard and mouse.
The Acer Aspire C27 (C27-195ES) will be available in North America in Q3, starting at USD 899.99, and in EMEA in July starting at EUR 999. Meanwhile, the Acer Aspire C24 (C24-195ES) will be launching in EMEA in July, priced at EUR 899.
Acer Wave 7 and Predator Connect W6x
“We are excited to expand our wireless router offerings with new options that cater to a wide range of gamers, families, and home-based professionals,” said Wayne Ma, General Manager, Connectivity, Acer Inc.
“These routers leverage the latest Wi-Fi technologies to deliver seamless connectivity and come with practical features that ensure ease of use while prioritizing network privacy and security.”
The new Acer Wave 7 router utilizes the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology with speeds up to 6400 Mbps. It will be available in 2 configurations – a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz combination or a 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz combination.
Furthermore, Wave 7 utilizes 320 MHz channel support and Multi-Link Operations (MLO) technology, which allows devices to receive and transmit data simultaneously across different frequencies. Additionally, the Wave 7 also features 3 Gigabit Ethernet ports with switchable WAN/LAN capability and built-in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security.
On the other hand, the Predator Connect W6x boasts Wi-Fi 6 support with speeds up to 6000 Mbps, a quad-core processor, 1 GB of DDR4 RAM, and 256 MB of ROM. In addition, users can take control of their network remotely via the Predator Connect utility app, which will be downloadable on smartphones and tablets this coming July.
For the ports, the Predator Connect W6x comes with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN connectivity
and a single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN connectivity.
Both routers will be available in North America in Q2 2024, and EMEA in July. The Wave 7 will start at the price of EUR 119 (1 pack), EUR 199 (2 pack), and EUR 299 (3 pack), while the Predator Connect W6x will be available starting at EUR 129.
