Acer Announces New Convertible Notebook Line - the Award Winning Aspire R 13 Series
Announcement posted by Acer Computer 24 Nov 2014
Innovative hinge design effortlessly transitions the device into numerous positions for a variety of uses
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SYDNEY (24 November 2014). Acer announces it has been named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards* Honoree for its Aspire R 13 Series of convertible notebooks which have been released in Australia and New Zealand today. The new line can transition between various notebook and tablet style modes of operation. The R 13 Series features Acer’s unique Ezel Aero Hinge™ that allows the display to rotate into six different positions which makes it perfect for those who don’t want to give up a traditional notebook design, but want more options and flexibility. It can also be used with the optional Acer Active Pen.
“Acer’s goal is to deliver an experience consistently beyond everyone’s expectation at all price points,” said Katherine Nguyen, Head of Marketing at Acer Australia and New Zealand. “This new Aspire convertible is the perfect device to sit in the middle of your mobile world - a device that is both portable and capable of efficient productivity.
“Products chosen for a CES Innovation award reflect innovative design and engineering. It is a great honour to be selected among the best tech products and services coming onto the market,” she said.
Aspire R 13 Series - Intelligent Construction and Smart Features Enhance Work and Play
Less than 25.4 mm thin and just over 1.5 kg, the lightweight Aspire R 13 Series incorporates the unique Acer Ezel Aero Hinge that provides both flexibility and stability. The 13.3-inch display is affixed to this special hinge at the sides, which allows the screen to rotate 180 degrees so it can be used in six different ways. This quick and effortless way to transition between various modes gives it the productivity features of a traditional clamshell notebook with the convenience of a tablet. Acer’s patented dual-torque system hinge keeps the display stable and in place when touch navigation is used. It is attached to a forged U frame, which also helps to enhance stiffness while maintaining the notebook’s slim design.
The Aspire R 13 is crafted to last and packed full of cutting-edge features. The touchscreen and outer lid are both encased in a slim, but strong, sheet of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, making them tough yet beautiful.
All R 13 Series models offer premium touch screen displays with super crisp images and fine detail. Available in either super high-resolution (WQHD) (2560 x 1440) or full high-definition (FHD) (1920 x 1080), photos, videos, games and presentations are strikingly vivid and detailed; text is sharp and crystal clear. Both display options include Zero Air Gap Technology, which ensures vivid, lifelike visuals. It reduces reflections, heightens contrast, creates bright and crisp images and improves readability in sunlight. FHD models feature IPS technology, which provides wide viewing angles, making them ideal for sharing movies and photos or for work presentations.
In addition, anti-fingerprint technology helps eliminate smudges and makes the displays easier to clean, while Corning’s newly developed AR/ETC technology minimizes reflections and improves the display’s contrast. A built-in light sensor automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness to enhance the screen image, making it easier to see and read based on the ambient lighting in the room.
The R 13 Series can also be used with an optional Acer Active Pen for drawing, creating and collaborating. The pen comes with a pressure sensor for professional drawing and a hover sensor for easy access to functions. It also supports palm rejection so users can write on the screen comfortably.
The pen works with Acer’s exclusive pen-enabled software, Acer Hover Access, which is pre-installed on all models and features applications for work or play, that works in 3 easy steps: Hold the Acer Active Pen above the screen and the Acer Hover Access software will automatically detect the pen; click the button on the side of the pen; launch apps to write notes, paint or edit.
The R 13 Series also features the Acer Screen Grasp which allows any image to be easily captured, personalised and shared to social networks or pasted to documents.
In addition to its innovative features, the R 13 Series includes powerful technologies, making them fast and responsive for a wide variety of work and entertainment uses. For maximum performance, models offer Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors, up to 1TB Solid State Drive (2 x 512GB SSD) with RAID-0 support and up to 8GB of memory. Leading audio features include Dolby® Digital Plus Home Theatre™ for cinematic surround sound, and Acer Purified Voice, a combination of hardware (dual-array mic) and software (voice recognition and audio processing). It is also Skype™ certified, which ensures webcam/video chats, conference calls, VoIP calls and voice commands are always crystal clear. To keep the powerful R 13 running cool and quiet, the Aspire R 13 boasts an advanced dual air-intake design for comfortable and noise-free computing. For all day computing, models with a FHD display deliver up to 8 hours of battery life.
Pricing and Availability
To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via www.acer.com.au.
*About the CES Innovation Awards
Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honour outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories.
Entries are evaluated on their engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use/function and user value, how the design and innovation of the product directly compares to other products in the marketplace and unique/novel features present.
About Acer
Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's product offering includes PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones — tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Acer employs 7,400 people and ranks No. 4 for total PCs globally (IDC 2013). Revenues for 2013 reached US$12.02 billion. Please visit www.acer.com.au for more information.
For further information:
Acer Australia and New Zealand
Katherine Nguyen
Tel: +61 2 8762 3238
E-mail: katherine.nguyen@acer.com
© 2014 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.
- The Aspire R 13 Series is a new convertible notebook that makes the combination of touching the screen and typing on a keyboard more intuitive and natural
- Its innovative Ezel Aero HingeTM with a U-frame structure lets users fold it into six usage modes quickly and smoothly
- It includes numerous high-end features such as WQHD and FHD displays, Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, Solid State Drives and support for an optional Acer Active Pen
- 2015 CES Innovation Award Honoree
Click to download hi-resolution product images
SYDNEY (24 November 2014). Acer announces it has been named a 2015 CES Innovation Awards* Honoree for its Aspire R 13 Series of convertible notebooks which have been released in Australia and New Zealand today. The new line can transition between various notebook and tablet style modes of operation. The R 13 Series features Acer’s unique Ezel Aero Hinge™ that allows the display to rotate into six different positions which makes it perfect for those who don’t want to give up a traditional notebook design, but want more options and flexibility. It can also be used with the optional Acer Active Pen.
“Acer’s goal is to deliver an experience consistently beyond everyone’s expectation at all price points,” said Katherine Nguyen, Head of Marketing at Acer Australia and New Zealand. “This new Aspire convertible is the perfect device to sit in the middle of your mobile world - a device that is both portable and capable of efficient productivity.
“Products chosen for a CES Innovation award reflect innovative design and engineering. It is a great honour to be selected among the best tech products and services coming onto the market,” she said.
Aspire R 13 Series - Intelligent Construction and Smart Features Enhance Work and Play
Less than 25.4 mm thin and just over 1.5 kg, the lightweight Aspire R 13 Series incorporates the unique Acer Ezel Aero Hinge that provides both flexibility and stability. The 13.3-inch display is affixed to this special hinge at the sides, which allows the screen to rotate 180 degrees so it can be used in six different ways. This quick and effortless way to transition between various modes gives it the productivity features of a traditional clamshell notebook with the convenience of a tablet. Acer’s patented dual-torque system hinge keeps the display stable and in place when touch navigation is used. It is attached to a forged U frame, which also helps to enhance stiffness while maintaining the notebook’s slim design.
- Notebook mode - provides a precise and spacious keyboard for maximum productivity.
- Ezel mode - brings the display close for convenient reading and web browsing.
- Stand mode - makes it easy to draw a flow chart, take notes, brainstorm with others or edit artwork. The stand is sturdy enough for drawing and other touchscreen interactions.
- Pad mode - enables the R 13 to be used as a tablet for web browsing, playing games or watching videos. The screen fits perfectly in the chassis frame, so it’s steam-lined and easy to hold.
- Tent mode - the ideal position when space is limited, such as an airplane’s seatback tray or a small kitchen for easy viewing of online recipes.
- Display mode - good for viewing photos and video or playing games with others.
The Aspire R 13 is crafted to last and packed full of cutting-edge features. The touchscreen and outer lid are both encased in a slim, but strong, sheet of Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, making them tough yet beautiful.
All R 13 Series models offer premium touch screen displays with super crisp images and fine detail. Available in either super high-resolution (WQHD) (2560 x 1440) or full high-definition (FHD) (1920 x 1080), photos, videos, games and presentations are strikingly vivid and detailed; text is sharp and crystal clear. Both display options include Zero Air Gap Technology, which ensures vivid, lifelike visuals. It reduces reflections, heightens contrast, creates bright and crisp images and improves readability in sunlight. FHD models feature IPS technology, which provides wide viewing angles, making them ideal for sharing movies and photos or for work presentations.
In addition, anti-fingerprint technology helps eliminate smudges and makes the displays easier to clean, while Corning’s newly developed AR/ETC technology minimizes reflections and improves the display’s contrast. A built-in light sensor automatically adjusts the screen’s brightness to enhance the screen image, making it easier to see and read based on the ambient lighting in the room.
The R 13 Series can also be used with an optional Acer Active Pen for drawing, creating and collaborating. The pen comes with a pressure sensor for professional drawing and a hover sensor for easy access to functions. It also supports palm rejection so users can write on the screen comfortably.
The pen works with Acer’s exclusive pen-enabled software, Acer Hover Access, which is pre-installed on all models and features applications for work or play, that works in 3 easy steps: Hold the Acer Active Pen above the screen and the Acer Hover Access software will automatically detect the pen; click the button on the side of the pen; launch apps to write notes, paint or edit.
The R 13 Series also features the Acer Screen Grasp which allows any image to be easily captured, personalised and shared to social networks or pasted to documents.
In addition to its innovative features, the R 13 Series includes powerful technologies, making them fast and responsive for a wide variety of work and entertainment uses. For maximum performance, models offer Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors, up to 1TB Solid State Drive (2 x 512GB SSD) with RAID-0 support and up to 8GB of memory. Leading audio features include Dolby® Digital Plus Home Theatre™ for cinematic surround sound, and Acer Purified Voice, a combination of hardware (dual-array mic) and software (voice recognition and audio processing). It is also Skype™ certified, which ensures webcam/video chats, conference calls, VoIP calls and voice commands are always crystal clear. To keep the powerful R 13 running cool and quiet, the Aspire R 13 boasts an advanced dual air-intake design for comfortable and noise-free computing. For all day computing, models with a FHD display deliver up to 8 hours of battery life.
Pricing and Availability
To find out about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office or retailer via www.acer.com.au.
*About the CES Innovation Awards
Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honour outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 29 product categories.
Entries are evaluated on their engineering, aesthetic and design qualities, intended use/function and user value, how the design and innovation of the product directly compares to other products in the marketplace and unique/novel features present.
About Acer
Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's product offering includes PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones — tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Acer employs 7,400 people and ranks No. 4 for total PCs globally (IDC 2013). Revenues for 2013 reached US$12.02 billion. Please visit www.acer.com.au for more information.
For further information:
Acer Australia and New Zealand
Katherine Nguyen
Tel: +61 2 8762 3238
E-mail: katherine.nguyen@acer.com
© 2014 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners.