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Acer Aspire Vero

Acer Aspire Vero Laptop With Recycled Plastic Chassis Released in India.

PCR plastic has been used on the chassis of the Acer Aspire Vero notebook in India, reducing carbon emissions by 30 percent. This recycled plastic is also used on the screen’s bezel and on the keyboard. The laptop is powered by an Intel Core processor from the 11th generation. With the laptop, you’ll get 8GB of memory and 512GB of solid-state drive storage. A 15.6-inch IPS LCD display, a backlit keyboard, and a fingerprint sensor all round out its features. As reported by Acer, the Aspire Vero weighs 1.8kg and runs Windows 11 Home edition.
In response to the launch, “More than just a stylish computer, the Aspire Vero is a tangible manifestation of Acer’s commitment to more sustainable operations,” said Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer, Acer India. This is a deliberate initiative that has been designed and conceptualized in order to effect change for the betterment of our future. Vero will cut down on plastic waste and, as a result, CO2 emissions. Acer is proud of this initiative and looks forward to developing products that promote sustainability and protect the environment.”

Acer Aspire Vero
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Specifications And Features

With its 30% PCR plastic chassis, the Aspire Vero laptop reduces CO2 emissions by 21% when built. PCR (Post-consumer Recycled)plastic is used throughout the PC’s chassis. The R and E keys, which stand out in yellow based on the concepts, are intended to emphasize eco ideals (Reduce, Reuse and Recycle).
The Aspire Vero is distinguished by a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The screen has slim bezels and an 81.42 percent screen-to-body ratio. It is powered by a 2.50 GHz Intel Core i5-1155G7 processor from the 11th generation. This is combined with Intel’s Iris Xe graphics. The laptop has 8GB of DDR4 SDRAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Windows 11 Home Edition is installed on the computer.
While Acer PurifiedVoice with AI noise reduction actively suppresses background noise for both users and is compatible with external headphones and mics, the new generation of Acer PurifiedVoice with AI noise reduction is not. The Acer Aspire Vero laptop’s network and communication features include IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, a Type-C port, and two Type-A ports, one of which supports power-off charging and one HDMI port. Multi-touch gestures are supported on the keyboard’s touchpad. There’s a 3-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery that’s supposed to last 7 hours and comes with a 65W charger.

Price And Availability

In India, the new Acer Aspire Vero starts at Rs. 79,999 for a single Intel Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. Microsoft Office 2021 is also included with the laptop, according to the company’s website. At Rs. 899, Acer also includes one year of accidental damage protection and a two-year extended warranty.
Available from Acer’s online store, Acer Exclusive stores, and other authorized retailers, the Aspire Vero comes in a single Volcano Gray color option, according to the company. According to Acer, customers can also pick up the laptop at Vijay Sales locations.

About The Company

Stan Shih Chen Jung and his buddies founded Acer in 1976 with an investment of $25,000. The company, Multitech International, started out by designing hand-held electronic games before moving on to distributing semiconductors from developing countries at a lower price.
In 1981, Acer Inc. was formed. ‘Micro professor’ was their first successful product and provided them with revenue for their future endeavors. Before long, the company began producing personal computers, which they sold to other companies under their well-known brands.
It was Acer that was the first to sell its products directly. Only by investing their profits in research and development was this possible. It was able to develop the first Chinese language computer in 1986 thanks to the Intel 386 processor!

Yoga Slim 7 Carbon

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro Laptops With AMD Ryzen CPUs, Windows 11 Released And Now Available.

During TechWorld 2021, Lenovo unveiled its new Yoga laptops. New models include the Yoga Slim 7 Pro and Yoga Slim 7 Carbon. Next month, both laptops will be available with Windows 11. As of today, the new laptops are powered by AMD Ryzen 7 mobile processors. Weighing only 1.1 kg, it has three USB Type-C ports. Two USB Type-A ports are included in this model of Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro, which features a 16-inch QHD display. There is up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage in each of the two laptops.

Yoga Slim 7 Carbon: Price And Specifications

Starting at $1289.99, new Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon laptops are available (about Rs 94,800). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon will be available next month in North America under the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon brand. There is only one colour option: cloud grey. As well as a Windows 11 operating system, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon has a Samsung 14-inch QHD + OLED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 100 % DECI-P3 colour gamut. It also has an eye protection certification from TUV Rheinland and DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification from VESA.
Up to an AMD Ryzen 75, 800U octa-core processor is available in the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon, along with AMD Radeon graphics and optional Nvidia GeForce MX450 graphics cards. Depending on the configuration, this laptop can have up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe-M.2 SSD storage. Battery life on Lenovo laptops is claimed to be up to 3 hours on a 15-minute charge with a 61Whr 61Whr battery with dual chargers. Up to 14.5 hours of battery life can be expected on average.
In addition to the Extreme Performance mode, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon has an AI-enabled intelligent cooling mode that automatically adjusts to maximise battery life based on your usage. That’s because it’s a military-grade MIL-STD 810H carbon fibre and magnesium alloy laptop that’s ultra-portable.
Yoga Slim 7 Carbon supports Dolby Atmos for a better audio experience, and it has Alexa built-in with Alexa show mode. While it’s equipped with Wi-Fi 6 as well as Bluetooth 5.1, it’s also equipped with automatic screen locking when you leave your computer. It has a 3.5mm audio jack, three USB Type-C ports, and an HDMI port. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Carbon has the thinnest part of 14.9mm and weighs only 1.1kg.

Yoga Slim 7 Carbon
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Yoga Slim7 Pro: Price And Specifications

Prices in the United States begin at $1,449 (about Rs 1,06,600). Yoga 7 Pro is available as IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro in North America. A cloud grey or storm grey colour option will be available as of the end of the current month. With a 16-inch QHD IPS touchscreen display, 500nit peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate and TUV Lineland Iconfort certification, VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, and 100 % SRGB colour gamut coverage, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro runs under Windows 11. Its touchpad is 11% larger than its predecessor’s, and it has gesture response built-in to make it more user-friendly.
With a 120Hz refresh rate, Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro has a 120Hz refresh rate. Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro can be equipped with AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics cards. A 75Whr battery is said to provide up to 12.5 hours of battery life. It has up to 16GB of dual-channel DDR4 RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe M.2 SSD2 storage. In addition to a smart noise-cancelling microphone that reduces ambient noise, the Yoga Slim 7 Pro has an integrated infrared camera, as well as Alexa voice command support. It is also compatible with Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, two USB Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a USB Type-C port, and an audio jack are all available. In terms of thickness, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro measures 17.4mm and weighs 2kg.

Acer Swift X

Acer Swift X Laptop With AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Cpu And 14-inch Display Now Available in India.

Wednesday, September 7 saw the launch of the Acer Swift X laptop in India. It’s powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen 5000 series processor and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU. An all-metal chassis houses a variety of colors. It weighs only 1.39kg and is only 17.9mm thick, making it a very compact and lightweight design. One of its most notable features is the notebook’s 14-inch full-HD+ display, which covers 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut. The Acer Swift X, according to the company, has a battery life of up to 15 hours and is aimed at creative professionals, content editors, and streamers.

Specifications: Acer Swift X

When it comes to specs, the Acer Swift X is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5600U mobile CPU. You get an Nvidia laptop GPU, the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti. In terms of display, buyers get a 14-inch (1,920×1,080 pixels) full HD IPS display with 100 percent sRGB coverage, an 85.7 percent screen-to-body ratio, and 300 nits peak brightness. The new Acer Swift-series laptop has a battery life of up to 15 hours.
As of now, the Acer Swift X is available with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage space. 59Wh battery and fast charging support are included in the Acer Swift X’s specs sheet. Only 1.39kg and 17.9mm thick, it’s lightweight. You’ll find a full-function USB Type C port, an HDMI output, and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone jack on the device. There is also a fingerprint sensor for more secure sign-in through Windows Hello, AI noise suppression for smoother video calls, and Acer BlueLightShield technology to help reduce eyestrain during long sessions on the computer.
It boasts a fan with 59 blades and dual D6 copper heat pipes for maximum cooling efficiency, according to Acer. The air inlet keyboard design also improves thermal performance, releasing 8-10% more heat than a keyboard without an air inlet, according to the report.

Acer Swift X
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Price And Availability Details

For 84,999 rupees, you can get your hands on Acer Swift X in India! On the Acer Online Store, you can buy it now. Besides Flipkart, Acer Exclusive stores, and Vijay Sales authorized retailers, the laptop will also be available on Flipkart.

About the Company

With an initial investment of $25,000, Stan Shih Chen Jung and his friends founded Acer in 1976. Multitech International was the company’s name, and they began by designing hand-held electronic games before moving on to distribute semi-conductors that they had imported from developing countries at a lower price.
In 1981, Acer Inc. was formed. ‘Microprofessor’ was their first successful product and provided them with revenue for their future endeavors. It was only a matter of time before the company began manufacturing personal computers, which they sold to companies under their well-known brands.
When it came to selling its products directly, Acer was the first. As a result of investing their profits in R&D, this was only possible. With the help of the Intel 386 processor, it was able to create the world’s first Chinese language computer in 1986!
Acer spun off its manufacturing operations as Wistron Corporation in 2000 to focus on sales and marketing of its core brand. Identifying and implementing marketing strategies that maximized Acer’s existing distribution channels allowed the company to grow globally while simultaneously reducing its workforce. In 2005, Acer had a global workforce of just 7,800 people. 2003’s revenues grew to $4.9 billion, while 2006’s revenues grew to $11.3 billion. Market share in North America has decreased over the past few years, while market shares in Europe have increased. When Acer announced plans to acquire Gateway Inc. for $710 million on August 27, 2007, it was a surprise.
Acer announced in January 2008 that it had acquired a controlling 75 percent stake in Packard Bell. There are four Acer brands in the Acer 4Group – Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell & eMachines. Since each brand has its own set of characteristics, each brand can target different customer needs within the global PC market.

Mi Notebook Ultra

Mi Notebook Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro Now Available in India: Check Key Specifications and Pricing.

Mi Notebook Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro will be available for purchase starting today, August 31st. Earlier this week, Xiaomi unveiled its Smarter Living 2022 laptops. The laptops are powered by Intel Core processors from the 11th generation and Intel Iris Xe graphics from the 11th generation. A variety of configurations will be available for both the Mi NoteBook Ultra and Mi NoteBook Pro, including a touchscreen version. There is only one color option available for both laptops, and that is Lustrous Grey. There will be an upgrade path to Windows 11 for the two Xiaomi laptops that currently run Windows 10.

Mi Notebook Ultra: Specifications

It’s made of Series 6 Aluminium, just like the rest of the Mi Notebook Ultra. Mi-Truelife+ display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, 300 nits of peak brightness, 100 percent sRGB coverage, and low blue light certification from TUV Rheinland, as well as DC dimming, are some of the features. Powered by an Intel Core i7-11370H processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, it has a maximum clock speed of 3.0GHz. With up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of NVMe SSD storage, it’s a powerhouse of a machine.
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, a Thunderbolt 4 port, an HDMI port, a USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack are all available on the Mi NoteBook Ultra. With two 2W speakers and DTS Audio processing, the sound is handled by two speakers. You can run it for 12 hours on a 70Whr battery.

Mi Notebook Ultra
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Mi Notebook Pro: Specifications

It has a 14-inch 2.5K (2,560×1,600 pixels) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 300 nits peak brightness, 100 percent sRGB coverage, TUV Rheinland low-blue light certification, and DC dimming, among other notable specs. In addition, it has up to an Intel Core i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics, which is the 11th generation of the chip. When combined with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of inbuilt storage, you’ve got a very powerful machine. In terms of connectivity options and speaker setup, the laptop is identical to the Mi NoteBook Ultra. With a 56Whr battery, the Mi Notebook Pro is able to run for 11 hours and 15 minutes.

Price And Availability

It will be possible to purchase the new Mi NoteBook Ultra and Mi Notebook Pro as of today at 12 pm (noon) on Mi.com as well as Amazon and Mi Home stores Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB RAM configuration Mi Notebook Ultra costs Rs. 59,999 whereas the Mi Notebook Pro costs Rs. 56,999. On August 26, both laptops were released.
With HDFC Bank credit cards, debit cards, and EMI options, the laptops can be purchased on Amazon for Rs. 4,500 off. Play-and-Win coupons worth Rs. 750 are also available from Mi.com.

About Company

In addition to smartphones and smart hardware, Xiaomi has an IoT platform that connects everything together. To achieve this, Xiaomi prioritizes both innovation and quality while focusing on the user experience. The organization works tirelessly to create excellent merchandise at affordable costs so that everybody on the earth can live a higher lifestyle through modern technology. With 324.8 million smart devices connected to its platform, excluding smartphones and laptops, the company has established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform.
Suddenly, when a new notebook or laptop is announced, it becomes an attention-grabber in a sea of smartphones. It’s been happening with the Realme Book laptop for the past few weeks, and now Xiaomi is launching its own laptop. The enterprise is swiftly increasing its notebook portfolio. The Mi Notebook Pro 14 and Mi Notebook Pro 15 had been launched in advance this year. A new notebook has been added to Xiaomi’s Pro lineup. It is Xiaomi’s latest laptop, the Mi Notebook Pro X 15, which comes with high-end hardware and a high-resolution display, and has been released in China.

Realme Book Slim

Realme Released Its First Laptop, The Realme Book Slim, Which Features A Premium Design, And 11th Generation Intel Core Processors.

Realme Book Slim, the company’s first laptop model, was launched in India on Wednesday, August 18. Powered by 11th generation Intel Core processors, the laptop has a 2K display and a 2K display. A 90 percent screen-to-body ratio is achieved with the Realme Book Slim, which is available in two distinct color options. Aside from League of Legends and Overwatch, Realme claims the laptop can handle Shadow of the Tomb Raider and other popular games. Wi-Fi 6 and Thunderbolt 4 are among the laptop’s latest connectivity options.

Realme Book Slim: Specifications

There’s a 14-inch IPS display with a 2K (2,160×1,440 pixels) resolution, 100-percent sRGB color gamut, and a 3:2 aspect ratio on the Realme Book Slim. There is a claim that the display is up to 33 percent brighter than a typical laptop, with a peak brightness of 400 nits (nits). There’s also a 5.3mm thick bezel on the sides and an 8.45mm thick bezel on the top. Because of the thin bezel, Realme claims that its screen-to-body ratio is now 90 percent, which is higher than the 82 percent available on Apple MacBook Air.
An 11th-generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM power the Realme Book Slim. 512GB of PCIe SSD storage will also be available to you if you so desire. A Storm Cooling thermal management system with two copper pipes is also included in the laptop.
A feature called PC Connect has been pre-installed on the Realme Book Slim, which allows users to connect their smartphone and use the phone’s screen directly on their laptops. You can also drag and drop files on the laptop’s display for faster file transfer. With the PC Connect, you can access most of your phone’s data on your laptop via a smart application integration that recognizes file types.

Realme Book Slim
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There’s a backlit keyboard on the Realme Book Slim, with three brightness settings and 1.3mm key travel. In addition, there is a multitouch touchpad that supports Microsoft’s PTP Precision Touch Technology. There is also a fingerprint-activated power button.
Surround sound is claimed to be delivered by two Harman speakers on the Realme Book Slim’s multimedia front. DTS audio technology is also built into the speakers. When participating in a video conference, the laptop has two microphones that use artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and pre-processing technology to cancel out noise.
For connectivity, the Realme Book Slim offers Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 4.2, USB 3.0 Type C, USB A 3.1 Type-A, a Thunderbolt 4 port, as well as 3.5mm audio. The entry-level Intel Core i3 model, on the other hand, does not have a Thunderbolt 4 port, but rather a USB Type-C port. The laptop is powered by a 54Wh battery that can last up to 11 hours on a single charge. You can charge the built-in battery to 50% in 30 minutes with the 65W Super Fast Charger. With the laptop adapter, you can charge your Realme phone or any other compatible device with 30W Dart Charge technology.
The Realme Book Slim features a mirrored logo on an aluminum-alloy unibody. To sum it all up – the laptop has a thickness of 15.5mm and weighs 1.38kg.

Price And Availability

There are two versions of the Realme Book Slim available in India: Intel Core i3, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, and Intel Core i5 with 8GB RAM + 512GB storage. Its base model is priced at Rs. 44,999 and the 512GB model at Rs. 56,999 as an introductory offer from the company. The laptop will be available on August 30 in Real Blue and Real Grey. It will be available on Flipkart, Realme.com, and other leading retail stores in India and abroad.

Asus to Ship its New ZenBook Series Laptops with a Secondary Screen

Asus is still celebrating its 30th anniversary and taking the advantage of its hometown trade show, Computex, it launched its new ZenBook Duo, ZenBook Pro Duo and ZenBook Edition 30, along with the refresh of ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, and ZenBook 15, at the event.

zenbook
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The dual screen on the laptops is the biggest highlight of the ZenBook series. The company has always amazed its customers with the edgy design of its products, and now, it has brought an extra screen on every ZenBook series laptop. No, it is not a separate screen, but the second screen is placed alongside the keyboard, above its Function keys, sliding the ScreenPad to the right of the keyboard.

All the new ZenBooks will be shipped with ScreenXpert ScreenPad 2.0, having a 5.65-inch touchscreen located on the right of the keyboard. The main screen of the ZenBook Pro Duo is a 15” 16:9 OLED 4K panel, whereas the second screen is a 32:9 ScreenPad with a height half of the main screen. The ZenBook Pro Duo is powered by Intel Core i9 eight-core processor. It provides up to 32 GB DDR4 RAM and 1 TB PCIe x4 SSD storage. Another fancy feature that the laptop has is the support for Amazon Alexa voice assistant.

For all the ZenBooks, the main screen is also a touch screen. For the ZenBook Duo, Asus has rendered a main FHD screen size of 14-inch, and the secondary screen is 12.6-inch FHD screen. It is powered by up to Intel Core i7 processor and is shipped with a 16GB Ram as well as 1 TB PCIe x4 SSD storage.

On the other hand, the three refresh laptops will be available in three different variants, having 13.3-inch, 14-inch, 15.6-inch screens, respectively, and the second screen for all of them will go half in height like the ZenBook Pro Duo. All the three ZenBooks are powered by 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor and will also be available in an Intel Core i5 variant.

The two screens, though, are interconnected through the ScreenXpert software, the user can do multitasking with the two. For example, a user can watch a video on the main screen, and at the same time, edit documents on the secondary. There is a stylus along with every laptop, using which the user can operate the secondary screen. According to the company, ‘ZenBook Pro Duo is made for creators and professionals’.

Asus has nor given any details on the pricing of any of the laptops, but the company will start shipping them by the third quarter of the year.