Acer unveils world’s first curved-screen laptop

Acer has unveiled new devices ahead of IFA 2016, which include what it claims is the world’s first laptop with a curved display.

The Acer Predator 21 X is a gaming notebook which features a 21-inch curved ultra-wide display that sports a 2,560 x 1,080 resolution, according to Engadget.

The display also supports Nvidia G-Sync and Tobii eye tracking.

Other standout features of the Predator include a 4.2-channel audio system and a full-size illuminated keyboard with Cherry MX mechanical switches.

Under the hood is a 7th-generation Intel Core i7 CPU and dual Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics processors.

The laptop will be available from Q1 2017, said Acer.

Acer Curved Laptop

Acer also unveiled its Swift 7 and Spin 7 devices as part of the product announcement.

The Swift 7 13.3-inch, shown below, is reportedly the world’s thinnest laptop at 9.9mm.

It weighs just over 1kg and will feature a 7th-gen Core i5 CPU, 256GB SSD, and dual USB-C ports.

Pricing is set at $999, and it will be available from October.

The Spin 7 is a hybrid PC which features 360-degree hinges that allow users to turn the laptop into a tablet.

It features a 14-inch screen, 7th-gen Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD.

The Spin 7 will launch in October and is priced at $1,199.

Spin 7 Swift 7

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