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 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.
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