Acer, the Taiwan-based company known for its hardware and electronics devices, has announced its new laptop during a recent launch event — Acer Hummingbird Future Environmental Edition.
As the name indicates, the device is made using PCR environmentally friendly materials. The company says that the body and the screen frame uses 30 percent PCR plastic while the keycap uses 50 percent PCR plastic. Further, it also comes equipped with a 100 percent recyclable packaging box.
It features a 15.6-inch IPS LCD Full HD anti-glare display with a 16:9 aspect ratio and DC Dimming. It is powered by Intel’s 11th generation Core processors — Core i5-1155G7 and Core i7-1195G7. The laptop comes with a monochrome backlit keyboard and supports fingerprint recognition.
The company says that the laptop is assembled with standard Phillips screws for easy disassembly. Further, it adds that a memory slot has been reserved, making it convenient for the users to upgrade the device with more RAM.
The device comes with two USB 3.0 ports, one HDMI, a USB-C port, a USB 2.0 slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and RJ45 network cable ports. It is powered by a 48Wh battery which is said to provide around eight hours of usage. Software-wise, the product comes pre-installed with the latest Windows 11 operating system.
The base model of the Acer Humminbird Future Environmental Edition which features a Core i5-1155G7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage is priced at 4,899 yuan (~$761). There’s another variant that packs a Core i7-1195G7 processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB storage, which is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$932).
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