#AcerForYou 2017 Blogger Road Trip – Making @AcerAfrica Your Partner in Life

Hi Guys,

Acer being a fast changing, fast revolutionising brand has taken its reach a step further. This month Acer Africa kicked-off its 2017 blogger campaign called “The #AcerForYou Blogger Road Trip” which aimed to make Acer a brand that fits into your life.

Conceptualised to bring Acer into the homes, work places and into personal lives of the everyday person, the aim was to communicate the versatility, appeal and features of the newer Acer notebooks. Local celebrities and influencers were brought on board the Acer road trip and invited to take this ride with the brand.

Kicking off on July 6th – lifestyle and travel blogger Anna-Belle Durrant embarked on her three-day long road trip, with her stylish Acer Swift 7 and mighty Ford Everest courtesy of Ford South Africa, around the beautiful and metropolitan city of Johannesburg. Along the way Durrant visited savvy businessmen Kojo Baffoe (Kaya FM radio presenter) and ProVerb (Idols SA host), Hlubi Mboya (actress and celebrity athlete), Gert-Johan Coetzee (fashion designer), Maya Mia (Beauty Instagramer) and Tiana Cline (gamer and tech enthusiast) over the period.

Each day brought with it a new experience and learnings on how Acer can become your partner in life, and not just a device. Durrant, along with her partner for the day demonstrated how an Acer device can be used in different locations, environments and how these Acer influencers use their notebooks in their daily lives for business, fitness and even fashion.

The #AcerForYou Road Trip ran from July 6th till July 8th with many highlights throughout. Durrant says, “I think it's important that brands are starting to look at people as individuals and not as a whole. As the #AcerForTravel ambassador I got to meet and engage with some incredible personalities who are passionate about their particular lifestyles and I love that Acer caters to each and every one of us.”

She adds, “Acer has provided me with such a different adventure through which I could experience and learn more about the brand. I had a memorable trip and met some amazing people who are just as passionate about Acer’s message as I am. It was fun, insightful and I loved every minute of it!”

Acer is breaking the barrier of what we perceive notebooks to be. New devices such as the Spin 7, Swift 7, Nitro 5 and the Aspire S13 are slim, versatile, sleek and easy to transport on the go. Whether you are a business person, blogger, traveller, fashion designer or even a celebrity – Acer caters to all your needs while being aesthetically pleasing.

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#AcerForYou #AcerForGaming #AcerForBusiness #AcerForFashion #AcerForTravel #AcerForFitness 

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@AcerAfrica #Predator Z301CT Monitor wows CES Award Judges #CES2017

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The Predator Z301CT monitor has captured a big win leading up to CES 2017 with the “Best of Innovation” award, the #1 prize in the Computer Peripherals category.

The “Best of Innovation” award for the Predator Z301CT monitor means that the judges deemed it to be the most impressive technology in the computer peripherals category and that it scored higher than all other entries. The Predator Z301CT is the world’s first 21:9 curved monitor with eye-tracking functionality. The monitor’s eye-tracking technology adds to a gamer’s arsenal of control tools, helping them to intuitively aim, target and shoot faster than competitors who only have access to a keyboard and mouse.

In addition to the Predator Z301CT the Swift 7, the world’s thinnest notebook, as well as the Spin 7, the world’s thinnest convertible notebook, were also named “Honouree” in the computer hardware and components category. Since their unveiling at IFA 2016, both notebooks have much received international acclaim, including Japan’s Good Design award.

About Acer
Since its founding in 1976, Acer has achieved the goal of breaking the barriers between people and technology. Globally, Acer ranks No. 2 for total PCs and notebooks. A profitable and sustainable Channel Business Model is instrumental to the company's continuing growth, while its multi-brand approach effectively integrates Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell, and eMachines brands in worldwide markets. Acer strives to design environmentally friendly products and establish a green supply chain through collaboration with suppliers. Acer is proud to be a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Movement, including the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and London 2012 Olympic Games. The Acer Group employs 8,000 people worldwide. Revenues for 2010 reached US$19.9 billion. See www.acer-group.com for more information.

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#SWIFT Is The New Series Of @AcerAfrica Notebooks #nextatacer #IFA2016

Hi Guys,

At its Global Press Conference at IFA Berlin, Acer has unveiled its new Swift series of ultra-thin and lightweight notebook PCs. Comprised of four lines, namely the Swift 7, Swift 5, Swift 3 and Swift 1, the new ultra-thin models feature Windows 10 and include something for every budget and lifestyle.

“We are thrilled to announce the new Swift series, a complete ultra-thin laptop line-up with something for everyone,” said Jerry Hou, General Manager, Consumer Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. “Front and centre is the flagship Swift 7 with an all-aluminium chassis that’s less than one centimetre thin, while still packing in performance and stamina for all-day productivity.”

“The new 7th Generation Intel Core processors set a new bar for performance and efficiency enabling amazingly fast, responsive designs that are also incredibly thin and light,” said Chris Walker, Vice President of the Client Computing Group and General Manager of Mobility Client Platforms, Intel Corp. “Intel and Acer’s strong collaboration is on full display with the new Swift series which delivers great performance in a beautiful package.”

“Acer’s new Swift series notebooks give customers looking for a Windows 10 laptop a variety of options to align with what they need most.” said Peter Han, Vice President of Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft Corp. “Whether looking for a high-end, performance-driven machine, a solidly-built value-priced device, or something in between, the Swift notebooks are designed to bring to life Windows 10 features to maximize entertainment, or productivity.”

Acer Swift 7 – Ultra-Slim with All-Day Battery Life
The Swift 7 weighs in at just 2.48 pounds (1.1 kg) and measures a mere 0.39 inches (9.98 mm) thin, making it the world’s first laptop to measure less than 1 cm thin. Its black-and-gold dual tone design brings a touch of elegance to its durable all-aluminium uni-body, while tough Corning® Gorilla® Glass adds superior scratch resistance to the 13.3-inch Full HD IPS display with a micro-bezel. With up to 9 hours of battery life, it is the perfect notebook for those on the go.

Small and speedy, top-of-the-line performance is delivered through a 7th Generation Intel Core i5 processor, fast 256GB SSD and up to 8GB of memory. The latest wireless technology (2x2 802.11ac with MU-MIMO) delivers reliable and up to three times faster connections, while dual USB 3.1 Type-C ports are included for quick data transfer, connection to an external display, and to charge the notebook. An HD webcam with HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging support provides clear, bright and detailed images.

Swift 5 – High-End Features without the Weight
Just 0.57 inches (14.58 mm) in height and weighing 3 pounds (1.36 kg), the Swift 5 manages to fit a 14-inch Full HD IPS display into a 13-inch frame, making it the ultimate in portability and usability. Available in Pearl White with gold trimming or Obsidian Black with silver trimming, it cuts an impressive figure combining brushed metal surfaces and diamond cut accents.

7th Generation Intel Core processors coupled with fast SSDs (256 or 512 SATA or PCIe), up to 8GB of memory and the latest wireless technology deliver big results in a small package. Rounding out this strong feature set is up to 13 hours3of battery life, a backlit keyboard, a reversible USB 3.1 Type-C port and options for a touch display and fingerprint reader.

Swift 3 – Essential Features at a Compelling Price
Just 0.7 inches (17.95 mm) in height and weighing 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg), the Swift 3’s svelte and lightweight design features a sturdy brushed aluminium chassis. It offers up to 12 hours3 of battery life and a collection of indispensable features for great productivity, mobility and security. The Swift 3 models pair a 14-inch HD or Full HD IPS anti-glare display with 6th or 7th Generation Intel Core processors, fast 512GB SSDs, up to 8GB memory and 2x2 MU-MIMO 802.11ac wireless technology for fast and reliable internet connectivity.

Additional must-have features include a USB 3.1 Type-C port (for fast data transfers, connection to an external display, and to charge the notebook), and an HD webcam with High Dynamic Range. Lastly, the optional backlit keyboard is paired with a large 72mm touchpad, providing ample room to navigate and manoeuvre. A built-in fingerprint scanner is located at the upper right-hand corner of the palm rest and works in conjunction with Windows Hello for enhanced security. It takes less than one second from scanning a fingertip to accessing the desktop. It can also recognize specific people, linking actions to approved individuals, deterring inappropriate behaviour and helping to eliminate fraudulent activity.

Swift 1 – Light and Budget-Friendly
Lightweight and priced right for a student or others on a budget, the Swift 1 is highly portable and includes the essentials, making them a great value. Just 0.7 inches in height (17.9 mm) and weighing 3.5 pounds (1.6 kgs), the cover features a brushed-metal-like finish that minimizes fingerprints and scratches, while the diamond-cut edges around the power button and touchpad provide nice design touches. With up to 12 hours3 of battery life, they will last a student an entire school day, with a few extra hours to spare for late night studying or web-surfing. The Swift 1 features a 14-inch HD display, an Intel Pentium® or Celeron® processor, 4GB of memory and either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB of eMMC storage. All the three devices brought today by Acer (Swift 3, 5, 7) will be available in Q4 2016 in South Africa.

Recommended Retail Prices as follows:

Acer Swift 3 from R16 999, 00
Acer Swift 5 from R18 999, 00
Acer Swift 7 from R24 999, 00

To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com. The new Swift series was unveiled today at the next@acer press event at IFA in Germany, where the company announced a range of new devices and solutions for families, students and professionals. For more information, visit acer.com/nextatacer.

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