Acer Unveils “Conscious Technology” Vision to Help Tackle Climate Change

Exhibits energy storage solutions and product concepts in Dubai

Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) unveiled today, at a press conference in Dubai, its “Conscious Technology” vision for technology designed and made with consideration for the future. It also shared its ongoing climate efforts, while a showcase of two new energy storage solutions and a climate exhibition featuring technology and product concepts were made open to the public.

Acer Commits to Carbon Neutrality for Vero Laptop Line

Acer today shared its commitment to carbon neutrality[] for its Aspire Vero laptop line, starting from the new Aspire Vero 16 (AV16-51P). Following international standards[] for carbon footprint calculation and carbon neutrality, actions are taken at each stage of the device lifecycle[] to minimize its carbon footprint[], and then, high-quality carbon credits will be applied to attain carbon neutrality. 

“To help tackle the increasing challenges posed by climate change, on the product side, Acer is proposing ‘conscious technology’ designed and made with consideration for the future,” said Jerry Kao, COO, Acer Inc. “On the corporate side, Acer has joined the RE100 initiative and committed to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2035. We have also pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.”

The search for the next Asia Pacific Predator League champions is on

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2024 Grand Finals will take place from January 13 to 14, 2024, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. Twenty-six (26) teams from across the Asia Pacific region will be battling for the highly coveted Predator Shield. To lift this prestigious award, teams must demonstrate mastery of either highly acclaimed game titles, Dota 2 or VALORANT.

The Asia Pacific Predator League has been the home ground of up-and-coming esports talents. Every season, thousands of teams across the region sign up for a chance to live out the dream of winning it all in the grandest of stages. Since 2018, Predator has continuously provided this stage and continues to nurture and promote the esports industry. The Predator League has also amplified the narratives of players through various content created throughout the league. 

Acer introduces Acerpure brand of technological lifestyle products in the Philippines

Acer, a global leader in tech and innovation, is expanding its portfolio by venturing into the home essentials space by introducing Acerpure, an integrated solution offering high-efficiency technological lifestyle products.

In a world where health and technology are intertwined, Acerpure is the perfect addition to any home. With Acerpure, Acer is not only selling products but also the promise of a healthier home and life.

“Acerpure’s mission is to provide technological innovations that can resolve various consumer concerns. We want to create an Acerpure home ecosystem for consumers to live with ease and comfort,” said Sue Ong-Lim, Acer Philippines General Manager.

New Acer Nitro V 15 Laptop Makes Gaming More Accessible

Acer unveiled today the Acer Nitro V 15 gaming laptop, combining 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors[], NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series GPUs[1], up to 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, and support for up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 SSDs[2] for smooth, worry-free gaming. Digital worlds seamlessly unfold when playing on the Acer Nitro V 15’s vibrant Full HD display with a lightning-fastrefresh rate of up to 165 Hz and paired with DTS® X: Ultra’s pinpoint sound accuracy. Thanks to the 15-inch gaming laptop’s dual fan and exhaust system, the battle-ready internals are kept cool and let players dive deep into any gaming dimension without breaking a sweat.

Acer Announces New Swift Edge 16 with AMD Ryzen 7040 Series Processors and Wi-Fi 7

Acer today announced the refreshed Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-43) laptop, designed for dynamic professionals requiring high computing capability, productivity, and portability from their hardware. The lightweight laptop is powered by AMD Ryzen™ 7040 Series processors[1] and up to AMD Radeon™ 780M graphics for next-gen performance and visuals, and features AMD Ryzen™ AI on select models with select processors, enabling the device to keep up with today’s AI demands and more. 

The Swift Edge 16 showcases a stunning 16-inch 3.2K OLED display with an upgraded refresh rate of 120 Hz and support for 100% DCI-P3 color gamut to provide true-to-life colors and images. The Windows 11 laptop also boasts compatibility with up to Wi-Fi 7[1], Microsoft Pluton, and a range of smart features so users can stay connected to fast wireless connections and have private data secured. 

Acer welcomes the holiday season with bigger and better surprises in ‘Unbox the Holidays with Acer’ promo

Get up to Php8000 worth of Digital Gift Pass from The SM Stores when you register your new Acer product for warranty until December 31, 2022.

Acer brings the best of the season to its customers with even bigger and better surprises! Get ready to unbox the holidays with the most wonderful gifts from Acer and The SM Stores!

So what’s in store for Acer customers in what is the country’s merriest season? You can score a Digital SM Gift Pass of up to Php8000 when you register your new Acer product for warranty during the “Unbox the Holidays with Acer” promo, which runs until December 31, 2022.

The Asia Pacific Predator League 2022 Grand Finals Returns In-Person in November in Japan

Teams across Asia-Pacific from 15 countries and territories will battle it out in-person at the Predator League 2022 Grand Finals in Japan

Games: PUBG:BATTLEGROUNDS and Dota 2

Total prize pool: US$400,000

The Asia-Pacific Predator League 2022 Grand Finals returns in-person and will take place from November 11-13 in Japan. Qualified teams across 15 countries and territories will participate in this grand finals spectacular. 

“After two years of lockdown and travel restrictions, we are so excited to meet the esports teams in-person again. ‘Become One’ is the theme for Predator League 2022, emphasizing the need to reconnect with fellow gamers and demonstrating Acer’s commitment to the gaming community,” said Andrew Hou, President of Acer Pan Asia Pacific Regional Operations. 

“Bring The A Game” with Acer’s back-to-school deals

This school year marks a new beginning as students gradually return to school to see their classmates, friends, and teachers in person after more than two years. While other schools remain online, one thing stays constant: Whether a student will attend face-to-face classes or learn from home, a desktop or laptop is essential for schoolwork.

Acer is ready to ring the bell with the best back-to-school deals plus up to 5,000php gift certificates for Adidas products in participating The SM Stores.*

Get up to a P20,000 discount or a gift certificate for Adidas merchandise in participating The SM Stores for every purchase of any qualifying Acer product until August 15, 2022.

Acer, Realme Partner To Spread Holiday Cheer With Free Smartphones

Acer partners with realme for the holidays to give away free smartphones for every purchase of any participating Acer or Predator devices . 

The holiday season is just around the corner . The lights are on the streets are busy , and the people are merry . Nothing beats the excitement of gift - giving and seeing the eyes of the recipient light up . 

Multinational technology company and the Philippines ' No . 1 PC brand , Acer , and country ' s fastest growing smartphone brand , realme , forge a partnership to spread the holiday cheer with a FREE realme smartphone for every purchase of any qualifying Acer or Predator PC . 

Acer Kicks Off Back To School Promo

Acer Philippines offers an irresistible back to school promotion with a complimentary Adidas voucher for every purchase of any eligible and registered laptops and desktops.

Whether it is technology or fashion, millennials are always at the center of things. They know what’s hot and what’s not. Thanks to technology, the youth is always updated on style, trends, current events and anything viral.

Technology is like a revolving door in that it changes so quickly that it’s difficult to keep up. But millennials are cool with that. They look at technology the way they look at trends and style.

Acer most trusted PC brand in the Philippines – Reader’s Digest

Drivers of brand value have changed overnight because technology equipped people to demand more personal connections and information about the products they buy. Nowadays, consumers value intangible qualities more than the price of goods. Reliability, integrity and trust are some of the measures of success that companies aim to achieve by opening communication and providing consistent positive experiences to its patrons. 

Tech titan, Acer Philippines has continued to live up to its promise of constantly innovating its products and services and making technology accessible to everyone in its 15 years in the Philippine market.

Acer Announces 15-inch Swift 5 Notebook Weighing Less Than 1 kg

Acer has announced its new Swift 5 notebook designed for users who want superb portability, solid performance, and a touch of style. With a 15-inch display, the elegant chassis weighs less than 1 kg (2.2 lbs), ideal for people always on the go. The Swift 5 is powered by Windows 10, the latest Intel® Core™ processors and features exceptional performance and battery life that lasts through the workday.

“There’s been great feedback on Acer’s amazingly light 14-inch Swift 5, and we are now pushing the limits with the 15.6-inch model,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “We’ve kept the weight under the 1 kg mark by using ultra-narrow bezels and a marginally larger chassis.”

Acer Philippines partners with Samsonite to encourage Millennials to #CarryOn for its Back-to-School Promo

Acer Philippines, a leading tech and innovations company, has collaborated with American luggage and travel bag manufacturer Samsonite for its back-to-school promo. The launch event was held last May at the Mega Fashion Hall in SM Megamall.  

This year, Acer Philippines’ back-to-school promo is especially made for millennials. Seeing the world’s biggest generation’s constant thirst for adventure and new experiences, the tech giant uses travelling as a motivation to inspire the youth to do well, whether in school or in their professions. Aptly called “#CarryOn”, the Promo encourages the youth to power through the hurdles they encounter in pursuit of their dreams and goals. 

Acer Unveils new Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop

Acer has announced its new Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop, designed for casual gamers seeking great performance in an attractive laser-textured design. Powered by Windows 10, the new 15-inch laptop is targeted towards mainstream users who enjoy the thrill of gaming with friends, and building their own network of like-minded players.  

“With performance to effortlessly power mainstream titles, the Acer Nitro 5 houses essential technologies that casual gamers value most,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “We’ve developed the Nitro 5 knowing that gamers want powerful specs to enable great experiences on the go. The new Nitro 5 is designed to tackle these needs and features a striking exterior for added uniqueness.”

Acer’s New Spin 1 Brings Together Flexible Computing and Sleek Design

Ultra-thin, ultra-light and ultra-stylish: the Spin 1 is perfect for anyone looking to get creative on the go

The 11.6-inch convertible Acer Spin 1 features a sleek metal chassis and vibrant Full HD display. It is lightweight, portable and supports Windows Ink through an Acer Active Stylus for creative users on the go 

Powered by Intel® Pentium® or Intel® Celeron® processors, the sleek Spin 1 provides good performance for working, playing, sharing, and drawing

The Predator on High Grounds

Global gaming PC brand takes centerstage at the country’s first fully branded gaming facility

Global gaming PC brand Predator continues to overpower the competition in the local gaming PC market with the opening today of High Grounds Café, the country’s first and only fully branded gaming café.

Operated by the country’s top gaming café brand TheNet.com (TNC), High Grounds Café will definitely capture the attention of both gaming enthusiasts and professionals alike. It is fully armed to the teeth with top-of-the-line and powerful Predator gaming PCs in a gaming environment that’s unlike any other in the country today.

World's FIRST CURVED Screen Notebook and Eye Tracking Monitors From Predator!

Acer Announces World’s First Curved Screen Notebook

The Predator 21 X: a New Sheriff in Town

The Predator 21 X takes the flagship spot in Acer’s gaming notebook series and is advanced beyond anything on the market today. It’s the world’s first notebook to offer a curved 21-inch IPS display (2560 x 1080), and when combined with wide-angle viewing, it delivers a truly immersive gaming experience. To bring gameplay immersion to the next level, the notebook also integrates Tobii eye-tracking technology for a new method of control that’s more intuitive and natural. Built-in eye-tracking hardware (infrared sensors and software) unlocks a completely new facet in gaming. By tracking a gamer’s eye with software, the notebook introduces new interactions like aiming, identifying enemies and taking cover simply by gazing at objects on the screen. Eye tracking also enhances the experience by providing infinite views whilst navigating treacherous paths and roads in a game.

Acer Trade Up Promo

Acer announced a “trade up” promo where you can exchange your existing projector for a chance to own a brand-new Acer projector.

Just turn in your old, working or non-working, Acer or non-Acer projector unit when buying an Acer P1185 projector at participating stores within Metro Manila for a whopping 50-percent discount.

From August 22-September 11, 2016, get the Acer P1185 projector, together with a projector screen and clicker worth Php22,990, now for only P11,495. The promo is valid for Metro Manila stores only. 

Simply fill out the necessary information upon purchase of the Acer P1185 and surrender the old unit to participating stores at the Cyberzone areas located in SM Megamall, SM North EDSA and SM Mall of Asia.

Time to switch to DLP projectors

Today’s demand for digital display has evolved throughout time. From the simple overhead projector that only uses a light bulb and transparencies to display bigger images for an audience, to remote-controlled digital projectors that are connected to computers and notebooks for presentations and entertainment.

One of Acer’s range of IT products is their top quality projectors and two of which are featured in the launch today – Acer’s top of the line, quality DLP projectors with models: ES-12 and the newest X117H. 

These projector models use the DLP technology with high-performing and heavy-duty chips which are efficient and long lasting. Compared to other projector technologies, DLP produces better quality image and its technology uses a Digital Micromirror Device Chip (DMD).