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Acer Announces New Spin 7 Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G

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Acer today announced its new Spin 7 convertible notebook that offers a bold new take on productivity, with blazing-fast 5G connectivity supporting both mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies. Powered by the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform, the Spin 7 notebook features a 360-degree hinge that allows users to choose a form factor that suits the task at hand, whether that's typing a document in clamshell mode or taking notes on the device's touchscreen in tablet mode. At just 1.4 kg light and 15.9 mm thin, the steam blue device sports a luxurious magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis for a sleek, professional look.

"We envision notebooks of the future to provide exceptional productivity and portability with human-centric design, ultra-long battery life, blazing-fast 5G connectivity and beyond," said Jerry Kao, Co-COO, Acer Inc. "The new Acer Spin 7 is an Always On, Always Connected notebook capable of keeping up with the modern work-from-anywhere lifestyle with its sleek form factor supporting up to multi-day use on a single charge."



"We're excited for Acer to launch their first-ever Windows on Snapdragon PC and launch the first device powered by the breakthrough Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform," said Keith Kressin, SVP & GM, Computing & Edge Cloud, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Whether working remotely or on the go, 5G connectivity will transform how Spin 7 users experience their PC. The multi-day battery life, superior performance, AI acceleration, enhanced camera and audio technology, and enterprise-grade security features that the platform enables will deliver cutting-edge experiences and boost productivity."

Immersive and Secure
The new Spin 7 features the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform, which enables extreme battery life and premium entertainment experiences. Paired with the device's Full HD IPS[2] display, the integrated Qualcomm Aqstic echo noise cancellation and noise suppression (ECNS) technology supports high-fidelity sound for an immersive experience. This Windows 10 Pro device also has an incredible battery life, and sips power when in standby, meaning users may experience multi-day usage[1] without reaching for a power cord. A reliable fingerprint sensor supports more secure logins through Windows Hello, giving users peace of mind. Users can also connect securely over cellular 4G/LTE and 5G without relying on unsecure public Wi-Fi.[3]

Stay Connected On-the-Go With 5G Connectivity
The new Spin 7 notebook utilizes the Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform with the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, which supports 5G connectivity across both mmWave and sub-6 GHz frequencies with download speeds up to 7.5 Gbps. Where available, users can expect fast and reliable 5G connections. The speed, low-latency and independence offered by 5G connectivity means that the Spin 7 can keep up with the demands of modern business. As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent and workforces become spread out, high-speed 5G connectivity allows users to stay connected for efficient productivity on-the-go.

Four Distinctive Form Factors
The Spin 7's design goes beyond its attractive form and seeks to empower users with a variety of form factors: notebook, tablet, tent, and presentation modes. These form factors are made possible by Acer's 360-degree hinge design, which also slightly elevates the chassis while in notebook mode to offer a more ergonomic typing experience. The notebook's chassis also houses an Acer Active Stylus, a rechargeable stylus with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity that employs Wacom AES 1.0 to offer users an authentic sketching or note-taking experience on the device's touch screen.

Ultraportable for Style-Conscious Professionals
The Spin 7 is a 14-inch convertible notebook designed for style-conscious professionals, featuring a polished-looking steam blue chassis offset by gold accents. A magnesium-aluminium alloy body allows the body to measure in at just 1.4 kg and 15.9 mm thin, making it portable enough to practically disappear into a backpack or briefcase. This attention to detail extends to the notebook's 14-inch Full HD IPS display, which covers 100% of the sRGB gamut, allowing for vivid and sharp colors.

Antimicrobial Solutions for a Safer Computing Experience
The touch screen is covered by a layer of Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass. A BPR & EPA-compliant silver-ion antimicrobial agent in the coating on the keyboard, touchpad and surrounding surface is proven to show a consistently high microbial reduction rate against a broad range of bacteria under the JIS Z 2801 & ISO 22196 test protocol.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.

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WOW, just WOW.....

A convertible lappy/tablet FF with a snapdragon.... I'm soooo impressed I could just sh^t all over myself ..:laugh:..:D..:roll:

Seems like they just trying to get a jump on the boys in Cupertino...
 
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1.4kg? I thought part of the pitch for these WoA devices was ultimate portability. That is nearly the weight of a Zephyrus G14.
 
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So Acer is still making Phablets, but this one is supersized at 14".
Nice smart phone! ;)
 
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It seems that I was not the only one who was going to mock this thing and one who found it very weird and crazy. :laugh:
 
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1.4kg is NOT ultraportable.

1.1kg would be more like it.

It run windows, thats a plus. But what about virtualization? Can it run things like VirtualBox?
Im a programmer, i need it to be able to handle android studio with its emulators. Can it handle that?
 
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1.4kg is NOT ultraportable.

1.1kg would be more like it.

It run windows, thats a plus. But what about virtualization? Can it run things like VirtualBox?
Im a programmer, i need it to be able to handle android studio with its emulators. Can it handle that?
Probably not. I think you're asking too much of it.
 
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