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Dell XPS 13 (9300) Review : Incredible Ultra-Light Laptop!

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) features the first-ever InfinityEdge display with Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

Find out why we think it’s an incredible ultra-light laptop worthy of our Reviewer’s Choice Award!

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Featuring The InfinityEdge Display

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) continues the evolution of the XPS 13 line, with an ultra-light chassis built from machined aluminium and woven glass fibre, with Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

With the first-ever InfinityEdge display, the XPS 13 (9300) offers a 13.4-inch display in an 11-inch form factor, that fits neatly on an airplane’s seat tray.

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Colour Options

Our unit comes in the Frost White colour with an Arctic White woven glass fibre palm rest.

Dell also offers the Platinum Silver colour option, with a Black carbon fiber palm rest.

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Specifications + Options

Specifications	XPS 13 9300
Display Size	13.4-inch
Display Options	4K touch screen (3840 x 2400) Full HD touch screen (1920 x 1200) Full HD non-touch (1920 x 1200)
Display Features	WLED backlight 60 Hz refresh rate 500 nits max. brightness 35 ms response time 1200:1 contrast ratio
Colour Gamut	4K : 90% DCI-P3 Full HD : 100% sRGB
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 Home
CPU + GPU Options	Intel Core i7-1065G7 + Iris Plus Graphics Intel Core i5-1035G1 + UHD Graphics Intel Core i3-1005G1 + UHD Graphics
Memory Options	LPDDR4X-3733 (8 / 16 / 32 GB) LPDDR4-3733 (4 GB)
Storage Options	PCIe NVMe SSD (512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB)
Audio	Realtek ALC3281-CG audio chip 2 x 2.5 watt speakers Dual microphone array 3.5 mm audio jack
Wireless	Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2×2) Bluetooth 5.1
External Ports	2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C) ports – with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1 x 3.5 mm audio port 1 x microSD card slot
Camera	HD webcam
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, capacitive 500 dpi sensor
Keyboard	Backlit keyboard 19.05 x 18.05 mm key pitch
Touchpad	1300 x 722 pixel resolution
Battery	4-cell 52 Whr lithium-ion battery
Charger	45 watt USB Type C charger
Dimensions	296 mm wide 199 mm deep 14.8 mm thick
Weight	1.27 kg (touch screen) 1.20 kg (non-touch)

Unboxing The Dell XPS 13 (9300) Laptop

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) comes in a premium white cardboard box. Once you fully unbox it, you will find these items :

Dell XPS 13 (9300) laptop
Dell USB Type C to USB Type A dongle
45 watt charger with integrated USB Type C cable
Power cord with localised plug
XPS 13 9300 Quick Start Guide + Safety and Regulatory Information

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Hands-On Experience!

This Dell XPS 13 (9300) is an eminently thin and light laptop. It offers a 13.4-inch display in an 11-inch form factor that weighs only 1.27 kg, and is less than 15 mm thick.

It easily fits into the smallest laptop bag, and even a large handbag. And when you can fly again, you will love how it fits onto the airplane’s seat tray!

Once you try it out, you will find it hard to go back to regular laptops – you will find them heavy and unwieldy!

Next Page > Dell XPS 13 (9300) : A Closer Look!

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Dell XPS 13 (9300) : A Closer Look!

13.4-inch Display In 11-Inch Form Factor

This Dell XPS 13 (9300) model comes with a 4K UHD+ touch display, with a resolution of 3840 x 2400 pixel, a colour gamut of 90% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR 400 certification.

The incredibly high resolution and wide colour gamut allow your high resolution photos and HDR content to really pop.

Dell also offers a Full HD+ display, with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and 100% sRGB colour gamut; in both touch and non-touch options.

All three display options are 25% brighter at 500 nits, and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 against scratches and impact.

Cameras + Security

The thin bezel at the top conceals two cameras – a regular 720p webcam, and an infra-red camera for facial recognition.

So you can either unlock the XPS 13 using the IR camera and Windows Hello, or the fingerprint sensor, which integrated into the power button.

While its 720p webcam may be rather low in resolution, it uses a new 4-element lens for sharper image quality. It also supports temporal noise reduction to improve video quality in low-light conditions.

We hope that Dell would look at upgrading it to a 1080p camera, with a physical or electronics privacy shutter.

Performance

Our Dell XPS 13 (9300) is powered by the Intel Core i7-1065G7 – a 4-core, 8-thread processor with 8 MB of cache and built-in Iris Plus Graphics.

You can opt for a Core i5-1035G1 or the Core i3-1005G1, both of which come with integrated UHD Graphics.

A redesigned cooler keeps things cool, using a single heat pipe and evaporator design with dual condensers and GORE thermal insulation. The hot air is exhausted through the hinge at the back.

It can get a little toasty from the hot exhaust when you use it on your lap, especially if you’re doing compute-intensive tasks like rendering videos.

It also comes with 16 GB of dual-channel LPDDR4X memory running at 3733 MHz. The memory is soldered onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

Our unit came with a 1 TB SK hynix PC611 PCIe NVMe SSD, but you can opt for a smaller 512 GB SSD, or a larger 2 TB SSD.

Ports

Due to its ultra-slim profile – 14.8 mm at its thickest point, the XPS 13 has very limited ports.

On the left side, you will find a microSD card reader; as well as a single Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C) port, which supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort output

On the right side, you will find a 3.5 mm microphone and headphone combo port, with a second Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C) port, which also supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort output.

You can plug the USB Type C charging cable into either Thunderbolt 3 port. But unless you are using it on-the-go, you really only have one free port to use.

The good news is Dell actually bundles the XPS 13 (9300) with a free USB Type C to USB Type A dongle, so you can use your USB Type A drives and devices (including cables) with it.

Keyboard + Touchpad

The Dell XPS (9300) comes an edge-to-edge keyboard, and a 17% larger touchpad for maximum working comfort. The keyboard is backlit, and comes with larger key caps!

It definitely offers a far superior typing experience to the horrible butterfly switch keyboard used in Apple MacBook Pro laptops.

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Connectivity

Our XPS 13 (9300) comes with the Killer AX1650 module, which offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with 2×2 antennas, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

It is much too thin to support a LAN port, but you can add LAN connectivity using a USB-C dongle.

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Audio

The two long stripes on both sides of the XPS 13 are not cooling vents, but ports for its 2.5 watt stereo speakers, which are tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro.

Its 3.5 mm microphone / headphone combo jack is also optimised with the 360-degree Waves NX 3D virtual surround sound with head tracking.

Finally, its dual microphone array is powered by Waves MaxxVoice Pro, which supports VOIP and is Cortana Farfield-capable.

Next Page > XPS 13 (9300) Performance, Verdict + Award

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Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Performance

Our Dell XPS 13 (9300) is powered by the 15-watt Intel Core i7-1065G7 (Ice Lake) with 4 cores and 8 threads, and Iris Plus Graphics with 64 Execution Units.

It comes with 8 MB of cache, and has a 1.3 GHz base frequency that ramps up to 3.5 GHz during intensive tasks.

Our review sample came with 16 GB LPDDR4X-3733 dual-channel memory, and a 1 TB SK hynix PC611 PCIe NVMe SSD.

Work Performance : PCMark 10

The Intel Core i7-1065G7 is a 25 watt processor that can be configured to run at a lower TDP of 15 watt – to improve battery life and reduce thermal output.

At the full 25 watt TDP, it should deliver PCMark 10 scores in excess of 4700. It is obvious now that Dell configured it for the cooler 15 watt TDP. This is why benchmarks are important.

This makes the Dell XPS 13 (9300) about 7.6% slower than the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro, which uses the Intel Core i7-10510U processor.

Gaming Performance : 3DMark Time Spy

The integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics sounds powerful on paper – with 64 Execution Units – but it is only about as fast as the NVIDIA GeForce MX130 / GeForce 940MX.

So this is most definitely NOT a gaming laptop, although you should have no problem playing older games and games that are not 3D graphics-intensive like DOTA 2.

Battery Life : YouTube + Modern Office

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) comes with a 4-cell smart lithium-ion battery that is rated for 52 Whr.

Dell claims a battery life of up to 18 hours and 49 minutes with the Full HD+ display, and up to 12 hours and 13 minutes with the 4K UHD+ display.

In our general use, we have no problem working a full day on it without recharging, which makes it really convenient when travelling.

That said, we locked the brightness at 50% – higher than the average of 40% – to see how it performs in these worst-case scenarios :

YouTube Streaming

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) lasted 8 hours 15 minutes streaming YouTube videos in theatre mode using WiFi, before its battery dropped to 10%.

PCMark 10 : Modern Office

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) lasted 6 hours 36 minutes before it powered off while running the Modern Office benchmark.

Battery : Recharging Speed

Its 65 watt fast charger took about 52.5 minutes to hit the mid-point (55%), but 2 hours 23.5 minutes to fully recharge its battery from 10%.

Here are the times it takes to recharge from 10% :

15% – 5 minutes 57 seconds
20% – 11 minutes 53 seconds
25% – 17 minutes 45 seconds
30% – 23 minutes 22 seconds
35% – 29 minutes 25 seconds
40% – 35 minutes 8 seconds
45% – 41 minutes 22 seconds
50% – 46 minutes 56 seconds
55% – 52 minutes 39 seconds
60% – 58 minutes 27 seconds
65% – 64 minutes 13 seconds
70% – 70 minutes 15 seconds
75% – 76 minutes
80% – 81 minutes 58 seconds
85% – 89 minutes 41 seconds
90% – 100 minutes 50 seconds
95% – 118 minutes 45 seconds
100% – 143 minutes 20 seconds

This gives it a battery life : recharging time ratio of 3.45 : 1 for video streaming, and 2.76 : 1 for office work.

As a rule of thumb, you will need to recharge its battery about 22 minutes for every hour of battery life.

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Verdict + Award

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) is a really great ultra-light laptop for people who are always on-the-go.

It packs serious processing power, memory and a huge SSD with the latest wireless connectivity built-in, in a very thin and light package.

It is less than 15 mm at its thickest point, and weighs less than 1.3 kg. But this is something you have to hold in your hand to actually get a feel of how much engineering went into the XPS 13.

Even the latest 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro, powered by the new Apple M1 SoC, is larger, thicker at 15.6 mm and weighs more at 1.4 kg!

The extremely thin profile offers some challenges to first time users – limited physical ports. Yet the XPS 13 (9300) managed to squeeze in an extra microSD card reader over the new 13-inch MacBook Pro (M1).

Even so, you will have to live with just two USB Type C ports – one of which is not available when you recharge its battery. Fortunately, the XPS 13 (9300) comes with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless connectivity.

Thankfully, Dell threw in a free USB-C to USB-A dongle, so at least you have ready access to your USB Type A drives and devices out-of-the-box.

Security-conscious users will love the fingerprint sensor and IR camera, which allows for easy and secure logins. However, the webcam lacks a physical shutter, and the lid clearance is too tight to safely use a third-party shutter.

As far as battery life is concerned, the XPS 13 (9300) will last more than full day’s work without recharging. After a while, you will get used to leaving the office without the charger!

All-in-all, the Dell XPS 13 (9300) is an engineering marvel that must be experienced to truly understand. If you want the very best Windows 10 ultra-light laptop money can buy, this should be right at the top of the list.

That is why we wholeheartedly award it our Reviewer’s Choice Award!

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank Dell for sending us this review unit, and making us part of the #DellInsideCircle

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Dell XPS 13 (9300) InfinityEdge Laptop Hands-On Preview!

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) features their first-ever InfinityEdge display, with Gorilla Glass 6 protection!

Here is our hands-on preview of this magnificent ultra-light XPS 13 laptop!

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Featuring The InfinityEdge Display

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) continues the evolution of the XPS 13 line, with an ultra-light chassis built from machined aluminium and woven glass fibre, with Gorilla Glass 6 protection.

With the first-ever InfinityEdge display, the XPS 13 (9300) offers a 13.4-inch display in an 11-inch form factor, that fits neatly on an airplane’s seat tray.

Unboxing The Dell XPS 13 (9300) Laptop

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) comes in a premium white cardboard box. Once you fully unbox it, you will find these items :

Dell XPS 13 (9300) laptop
Dell USB Type C to USB Type A dongle
45 watt charger with integrated USB Type C cable
Power cord with localised plug
XPS 13 9300 Quick Start Guide + Safety and Regulatory Information

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Hands-On Preview

This Dell XPS 13 (9300) is an eminently thin and light laptop. It offers a 13.4-inch display in an 11-inch form factor that weighs only 1.27 kg, and is less than 15 mm thick.

It easily fits into the smallest laptop bag, and even a large handbag. And when you can fly again, you will love how it fits onto the airplane’s seat tray!

13.4-inch Display In 11-Inch Form Factor

This Dell XPS 13 (9300) model comes with a 4K UHD+ touch display, with a resolution 3840 x 2400 pixels, colour gamut of 90% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR 400 certification.

Dell also offers a Full HD+ display, with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and 100% sRGB colour gamut; in both touch and non-touch options.

All three display options are 25% brighter at 500 nits, and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6 against scratches and impact.

Cameras + Security

The thin bezel at the top conceals two cameras – a regular 720p webcam, and an infra-red camera for facial recognition.

So you can either unlock the XPS 13 using the IR camera and Windows Hello, or the fingerprint sensor, which integrated into the power button.

While its 720p webcam may be rather low in resolution, it uses a new 4-element lens for sharper image quality. It also supports temporal noise reduction to improve video quality in low-light conditions.

Performance

Our Dell XPS 13 (9300) is powered by the Intel Core i7-1065G7 – a 4-core, 8-thread processor with 8 MB of cache and built-in Iris Plus Graphics.

You can opt for a Core i5-1035G1 or the Core i3-1005G1, both of which come with integrated UHD Graphics.

A redesigned cooler keeps things cool, using a single heat pipe and evaporator design with dual condensers and GORE thermal insulation. The hot air is exhausted through the hinge at the back.

It also comes with 16 GB of dual-channel LPDDR4X memory running at 3733 MHz. The memory is soldered onto the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

Our unit came with a 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD, but you can opt for a smaller 512 GB SSD, or a larger 2 TB SSD.

Ports

Due to its ultra-slim profile – 14.8 mm at its thickest point, the XPS 13 has very limited ports.

On the left side, you will find a microSD card reader; as well as a single Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C) port, which supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort output

On the right side, you will find a 3.5 mm microphone and headphone combo port, with a second Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C) port, which also supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort output.

You can plug the USB Type C charging cable into either Thunderbolt 3 port. But unless you are using it on-the-go, you really only have one free port to use.

The good news is Dell actually bundles the XPS 13 (9300) with a free USB Type C to USB Type A dongle, so you can use your USB Type A drives and devices (including cables) with it.

Keyboard + Touchpad

The Dell XPS (9300) comes an edge-to-edge keyboard, and a 17% larger touchpad for maximum working comfort. The keyboard is backlit, and comes with larger key caps!

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Connectivity

Our XPS 13 (9300) comes with the Killer AX1650 module, which offers Wi-Fi 6 connectivity with 2×2 antennas, and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity.

It is much too thin to support a LAN port, but you can add LAN connectivity using a USB-C dongle.

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Audio

The two long stripes on both sides of the XPS 13 are not cooling vents, but ports for its 2.5 watt stereo speakers, which are tuned with Waves MaxxAudio Pro.

Its 3.5 mm microphone / headphone combo jack is also optimised with the 360-degree Waves NX 3D virtual surround sound with head tracking.

Finally, its dual microphone array is powered by Waves MaxxVoice Pro, which supports VOIP and is Cortana Farfield-capable.

Battery + Charging

The Dell XPS 13 (9300) comes with a 4-cell smart lithium-ion battery that is rated for 52 Whr.

Dell claims a battery life of up to 18 hours and 49 minutes with the Full HD+ display, and up to 12 hours and 13 minutes with the 4K UHD+ display.

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Colour Options

Our unit comes in the Frost White colour with an Arctic White woven glass fibre palm rest.

Dell also offers the Platinum Silver colour option, with a Black carbon fiber palm rest.

Dell XPS 13 (9300) : Specifications + Options

Specifications	XPS 13 9300
Display Size	13.4-inch
Display Options	4K touch screen (3840 x 2400) Full HD touch screen (1920 x 1200) Full HD non-touch (1920 x 1200)
Display Features	WLED backlight 60 Hz refresh rate 500 nits max. brightness 35 ms response time 1200:1 contrast ratio
Colour Gamut	4K : 90% DCI-P3 Full HD : 100% sRGB
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 Home
CPU + GPU Options	Intel Core i7-1065G7 + Iris Plus Graphics Intel Core i5-1035G1 + UHD Graphics Intel Core i3-1005G1 + UHD Graphics
Memory Options	LPDDR4X-3733 (8 / 16 / 32 GB) LPDDR4-3733 (4 GB)
Storage Options	PCIe NVMe SSD (512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB)
Audio	Realtek ALC3281-CG audio chip 2 x 2.5 watt speakers Dual microphone array 3.5 mm audio jack
Wireless	Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 (2×2) Bluetooth 5.1
External Ports	2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type C) ports – with Power Delivery and DisplayPort 1 x 3.5 mm audio port 1 x microSD card slot
Camera	HD webcam
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, capacitive 500 dpi sensor
Keyboard	Backlit keyboard 19.05 x 18.05 mm key pitch
Touchpad	1300 x 722 pixel resolution
Battery	4-cell 52 Whr lithium-ion battery
Charger	45 watt USB Type C charger
Dimensions	296 mm wide 199 mm deep 14.8 mm thick
Weight	1.27 kg (touch screen) 1.20 kg (non-touch)

Acknowledgement

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2020 Acer Spin 3 : 10th Gen Intel Convertible Laptops!

Acer just unveiled two 2020 Acer Spin 3 convertible laptops with 10th Gen Intel processors! Find out what the two models offer, and which would best suit your needs!

2020 Acer Spin 3 : 10th Gen Intel Convertible Laptops!

Acer today unveiled two 2020 Acer Spin 3 convertible laptop, both powered by 10th Gen Intel Core i5 and Core i3 processors. Here are its key features…

Performance

The 2020 Acer Spin 3 offers two Intel Ice Lake processor options :

Both models come with 8 GB LPDDR4 memory, and a 512 GB PCI Express NVMe SSD.

14-inch Full HD Flip Display

The 2020 Acer Spin 3 comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.

This display can flip into four modes to suit different requirements, thanks to its 360-degree hinges.

Acer Active Stylus + Wacom AES

The 2020 Acer Spin 3 comes with an Acer Active Stylus for writing, drawing and other pen interactions. It uses the Wacom AES (active electrostatic) technology for a more realistic feel with 4,096 pressure levels.

Long Battery Life + Fast Charging

The 2020 Acer Spin 3 will last up to 16 hours with either Intel processor, thanks to its 48 Wh lithium-ion battery.

2020 Acer Spin 3 : Models + Specifications

Specifications	Acer Swift 3 (Core i3)	Acer Swift 3 (Core i5)
Model	SP314-54N-38F9	SP314-54N-54FB
OS	Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Display	14.0-inch IPS display (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Processor	Intel Core i3-1005G1	Intel Core i5-1035G1
Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Memory	8 GB LPDDR4
Storage	512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Connectivity	Intel Wireless AX201 Wi-Fi 6 – 2×2 MU-MIMO, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bluetooth 5.0
Webcam	HD webcam (1280 x 720 pixels)
Ports	1 x USB Type C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) 2 x USB 3.2 1 x HDMI port 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Card Reader	Yes, MicroSD
Stylus	Acer Active Pen (4096 pressure levels)
Battery	48 Wh Li-Ion battery (3-cell) – up to 16 hours
Charger	65 W AC adaptor
Dimensions	325 mm wide 230 mm deep 16.9 mm high
Weight	1.5 kg
Warranty	1-Year International

2020 Acer Spin 3 : Price + Deals

Here are the launch prices for the two models :

SP314-54N-38F9 (Core i3) : RM 2,799 / ~US$646 / ~£528 / ~A$1,002 / ~S$918
SP314-54N-54FB (Core i5) : RM 3,299 / ~US$762 / ~£623 / ~A$1,181 / ~S$1,082

During the pre-order period in Malaysia, the first 50 purchasers of each variant will receive free gifts worth up to RM 1000.

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : Core i3 | Core i3 | Core i3 | Core i5 | Core i5 | Core i5

Singapore : Core i3 | Core i3 | Core i5 | Core i5

United States : Core i5

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2020 Acer Swift 3 with Ryzen 5 / 10th Gen Intel Revealed!

Acer just unveiled three 2020 Acer Swift 3 laptop models with AMD and Intel processor choices! Find out what the three models offer, and which would best suit your needs!

2020 Acer Swift 3 : A Quick Primer

Acer today announced the 2020 Acer Swift 3 thin and light laptop, which is now available with AMD and Intel CPU options!

AMD + Intel Processor Choices

The 2020 Acer Swift 3 offers three AMD and Intel processor options :

The AMD Ryzen 5 4500U is from the recently-launched Ryzen 4000 mobile APU family, while the Intel processors are the latest Intel Ice Lake processors.

14-inch Full HD Display

The 2020 Acer Swift 3 comes with a 14-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Thanks to its narrow bezels, it has a 83.65% screen-to-body ratio, and a 10% smaller chassis!

Long Battery Life + Fast Charging

The 2020 Acer Swift 3 will last up to 11 hours with the Ryzen 5 processor option, and up to 16 hours with the Intel processor option.

It also supports fast-charging – a quick 30 minute charge will give you up to 4 hours of battery life.

Pre-Installed Microsoft Office

The 2020 Acer Swift 3 comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019, and the licence is valid for the lifetime of the laptop.

2020 Acer Swift 3 : Models + Specifications

Specifications	Acer Swift 3 (Ryzen 5)	Acer Swift 3 (Core i5)	Acer Swift 3 (Core i7)
Model	SF314-42-R43G SF314-42-R8A9	SF314-57-50TR SF314-57-5549 SF314-57-57E3	SF314-57G-78HJ
Software	Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64-bit) Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019
Display	14.0-inch IPS display (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 4500U	Intel Core i5-1035G1	Intel Core i7-1065G7
Graphics	AMD Radeon Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce MX250 (2 GB)
Memory	8 GB DDR4		16 GB LPDDR4x
Storage	512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Connectivity	Intel Wireless AX201 Wi-Fi 6 – 2×2 MU-MIMO, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Bluetooth 5.0
Webcam	HD webcam
Ports	1 x USB Type C (USB 3.1 Gen 2) 1 x USB 3.1 (Power Share) 1 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI port 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Battery Life	Up to 11 hours	Up to 16 hours
Dimensions	323 mm wide 218.9 mm deep 15.95 mm high	319.5 mm wide 217.0 mm deep 15.95 mm high
Weight	1.2 kg	1.19 kg
Warranty	2-Year Local	2-Year Local + 1-Year International

2020 Acer Swift 3 : Price + Availability

Here are the launch prices for the three variants :

SF314-57-R43G / R8A9 (Ryzen 5) : RM 2,599 / ~US$600 / ~£489 / ~A$926 / ~S$851
SF314-57-57E3 / 5549 / 50TR (Core i5) : RM 3,099 / ~US$716 / ~£583 / ~A$1,105 / ~S$1,015
SF314-57-78HJ (Core i7) : RM 4,299 / ~US$994 / ~£809 / ~A$15,32 / ~S$1,408

Note : The first 100 purchasers in Malaysia will receive Touch ‘N Go e-wallet credit worth RM 100.

Here are some online purchase options :

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2020 Acer Aspire C27 | C24 AIO : First Look!

The recently-announced 2020 Acer Aspire C27 and C24 AIO computers are here!

Get a quick preview of these two new Acer Aspire 27-inch and 24-inch All-in-One PCs!

2020 Acer Aspire C27 | C24 AIO : Official Briefing!

Acer just brought in the new 27-inch and 24-inch Aspire C-series All-In-One PCs, with an ultra-thin 6.8 mm form factor!

With a 27-inch Full HD IPS display, the Acer Aspire C27-962 is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, and comes with 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 512 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD.

The Acer Aspire C24-962, on the other hand, is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, and comes with a 23.8-inch Full HD IPS display, 8 GB DDR4 RAM, 128 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD.

They both come with a camera shutter and a HDMI-out port for a second display, as well as four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports. They also feature Acer Vision Care technologies like BlueLightShield and Flickerless.

2020 Acer Aspire C27 | C24 AIO : Specifications

Acer is bringing in two models, powered by the Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i3 respectively :

Specifications	2020 Aspire C27	2020 Aspire C24
Model	Aspire C27-962	Aspire C24-962
Display	27-inch IPS Anti-Glare	23.8-inch IPS Anti-Glare
Resolution	Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Processor	Intel Core i5-1035G1	Intel Core i3-1005G1
Memory	8 GB DDR4-2666
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce MX130 (2 GB GDDR5)
SSD	512 GB PCIe SSD	128 GB PCIe SSD
HDD	1 TB HDD (5400 RPM)
Launch Price	RM 3,499	RM 2,879

2020 Acer Aspire C27 | C24 AIO : Price + Availability

Both 2020 Acer Aspire C27 and C24 AIO are available with immediate effect at these launch prices :

Acer Aspire C27-962 : RM 3,499 / ~S$1,173 / ~US$844 / ~£655 / ~A$1,263
Acer Aspire C24-962 : RM 2,879 / ~S$965 / ~US$695 / ~£539 / ~A$1,039

Here are some online purchase options :

Malaysia : Aspire C27-962 | Aspire C24-962

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Acer Spin 3 2020 Convertible Laptop : First Look!

The Acer Spin 3 2020, which was recently announced at CES 2020, is here and available for purchase!

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the new Acer Spin 3 2020 convertible laptop!

Acer Spin 3 2020 Convertible Laptop

The Acer Spin 3 2020 features a slimmer design with a more powerful 10th Gen Intel Core processor, a weight of just 1.5 kg and a thickness of just 16.9 mm.

A convertible laptop, the Acer Spin 3 2020 comes with 360-degree hinges, allowing professionals and students to effortlessly sketch, take notes, create content and share ideas throughout their day, all with one easy flip.

With a 14-inch touchscreen Full HD display, the new Spin 3 has 7.82 mm thin bezels that offer a 78% screen-to-body ratio for maximum screen real estate.

The Acer Spin 3 2020 supports writing and drawing using its fast-charging Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES (active electrostatic) technology. The stylus has 4,096 pressure levels and is kept in a convenient storage dock where it quick-charges – a 15 second charge gives you 90 minutes of active writing!

Acer Spin 3 2020 Specifications

The new Acer Spin 3 comes in two variants – one with a Core i5 processor, and the other with a Core i3 processor :

Specifications	Acer Spin 3 2020 (Core i5)	Acer Spin 3 2020 (Core i3)
Model	SP314-54N-54F	SP314-54N-38F9
Display	14-inch Full HD IPS Touch Display
Processor	Intel Core i5-1035G1	Intel Core i3-1005G1
Memory	8 GB LPDDR4	4 GB LPDDR4
Graphics	Intel Iris Plus Graphics	Intel UHD Graphics
Storage	512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Connectivity	Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
Launch Price	RM 3,199	RM 2,699

Acer Spin 3 2020 Price + Availability + Deal

The new Acer Spin 3 will be available for purchase in March 2020, at all Acer Concept Stores, and Acer Official Online Stores at these recommended retail prices :

SP314-54N-54F (Core i5) : RM 3,199 / ~S$1,073 / ~US$772 / ~£599 / ~A$1,158
SP314-54N-38F9 (Core i3) : RM 2,699 / ~S$906 / ~US$652 / ~£505 / ~A$977

Acer will also give the first 5 purchases of both variants a FREE Urbanista Sydney portable Bluetooth speaker worth RM219!

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2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) Ultra-Light InfinityEdge Laptop!

Dell just introduced the new 2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) laptop, featuring the first-ever, virtually-borderless InfinityEdge display!

Find out what’s new in the 2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) ultra-light laptop!

2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) Ultra-Light InfinityEdge Laptop!

Dell just upped the ante with their premier ultra-light laptop – the 2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300)!

As before, the new Dell XPS 13 (9300) boasts an ultra-light chassis with machined aluminium, carbon fibre, woven glass fibre and Corning Gorilla Glass protection.

But with the new 9300 model, the Dell XPS 13 offers the latest 10th Gen Intel Core processors, and even narrower bezels, creating a smaller and thinner form factor than before.

The 2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) now boasts a 13.4-inch display in an 11-inch form factor – fitting neatly on an airplane tray. Yet, it comes with a 17% larger touchpad, and edge-to-edge keyboard with larger key caps.

Its InfinityEdge display supports 100% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut, with optional 4K UHD resolution. In addition, it is now 25% brighter at 500 nits.

It can be configured with up to 16 GB of LPDDR4x memory, and up to 512 GB of PCIe NVMe SSD storage. And it supports up to Wi-Fi6 with its Killer AX1650 Wi-Fi module.

2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) Colour Comparison

From what we understand, the 2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) laptop will come in Platinum Silver, with either a White or a Black carbon fiber palmrest.

2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) Price + Availability

The 2020 Dell XPS 13 (9300) is available in the United States with immediate effect, with these launch prices :

Core i3-1005G1, 4 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD : $999.99
Core i5-1035G1, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD : $1,249.99
Core i7-1065G7, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD : $1,549.99
Core i7-1065G7, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD : $1,899.99

Dell will be bringing it to Malaysia in February 2020, with a starting price of RM 5,699.

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Acer Swift 5 2019 Ultra-Light Laptops : All 4 Variants!

Acer just launched four variants of the 2019 Swift 5 – an ultra-light laptop that weighs only 990 grams!

Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about these new Acer Swift 5 laptops – price, deals, specifications and key features!

Acer Swift 5 2019 Ultra-Light Laptop : All 4 Variants!

The 2019 Acer Swift 5 is a 14-inch ultra-light laptop that is powered by the latest 10th Gen Intel Core (Ice Lake) processors, and weighs less than 1 kg!

Giving us a primer on the 2019 Acer Swift 5 (MY | UK) is Jeffrey Lai, Acer Malaysia’s Senior Product Manager.

Ultra-Light Build

The 2019 Acer Swift 5 (MY | UK) is designed for road warriors. With a magnesium alloy chassis, it weighs just 990 grams!

14-inch Touch Display

It comes a 14-inch IPS touch display, with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and 300 nits of maximum brightness.

Thanks to thinner 3.97 mm display bezels, it boasts a 86.4% screen-to-body ratio, and a 11% smaller footprint.

Faster Processors + Graphics

Acer will offer two 10th Gen Intel Core (Ice Lake) processor options :

the Intel Core i5-1035G1 with UHD Graphics, and
the Intel Core i7-1065G7 with Iris Plus Graphics.

If you need better graphics performance, they are also offering a variant with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 graphics.

Recommended : 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake Mobile CPU Features + Specifications!

USB 3.1 Type C / Thunderbolt 3

It also comes with a USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C port, which supports Thunderbolt 3 – offering you greater connectivity capabilities.

Acer Swift 5 2019 Colour Comparison

The 2019 Acer Swift 5 (MY | UK) comes in two colour options – Charcoal Blue and Moonstone White. Here’s a colour comparison video :

Acer Swift 5 2019 Models + Specifications

Acer is offering four variants of the 2019 Swift 5 (MY | UK) ultra-light laptop. For your convenience, we summarised their key specifications in this comparison table :

Specifications	SF514- 54T-70AA	SF514- 54GT-512N	SF514- 54T-50GD	SF514- 54T-52AS
Display	14-inch Full HD IPS Touchscreen Display 1920 x 1080 pixels, 300 nits
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Processor	Intel Core i7-1065G7	Intel Core i5-1035G1
Graphics Processor	Iris Plus Graphics	GeForce MX250	UHD Graphics
Memory	16 GB LPDDR4x	8 GB LPDDR4
Storage	512 GB PCIe NVMe SSD
Wireless Capabilities	Wi-Fi 6 : 802.11ax Bluetooth 5.0
Connectivity Options	1 x USB 3.1 Type C / Thunderbolt 3 2 x USB 3.0 Type A 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x 3.5 mm headphone jack
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Battery	56 Whr 4-cell lithium-ion battery – Up to 12.5 hours battery life
Dimensions	329 mm wide, 219 mm deep, 14.95 mm thick
Weight	990 g
Colour	Charcoal Blue	Moonstone White	Moonstone White	Charcoal Blue
Price	RM 4,699 £1,085.66	RM 3,999	RM 3,699	RM 3,699 £905.01

Acer Swift 5 2019 Price List + Deals

Here is the price list for the four Acer Swift 5 2019 variants (accurate as of 19 November 2019) :

Core i7 + Iris Plus, 16GB + 512GB : RM 4,699 / £1,085.66
Core i5 + MX250, 8GB + 512GB : RM 3,999
Core i5 + UHD, 8GB + 512GB : RM 3,699 / £905.01

FREE Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019

Every 2019 Acer Swift 5 laptop (MY | UK) will come preinstalled with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2019.

FREE Acer Accessories

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If you purchase the Acer Swift 5 2019 laptop (MY | UK), you will also have the option to redeem one of these free gifts :

Acer Predator Waterproof Bag
Acer Predator Cestus 310 Gaming Mouse
Acer E300 True Harmony Earphones

FREE Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic

The first 5 units of each 2019 Acer Swift 5 variant purchased at an Acer Malaysia Concept Store, Acer Malaysia Online Store, and selected Acer Malaysia reseller will receive a free pair of Mi True Wireless Earbuds Basic worth RM99.

Acer Predator League 2020 Contest

Purchasing a Acer Swift 5 2019 laptop (MY | UK) will also put you in the running to win a pair of tickets to Predator League 2020 finals in Manila, inclusive of accommodation, air tickets and airport transfers.

Recommended : The Asia Pacific Predator League 2020 Details Revealed!

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10th Gen Intel Ice Lake Mobile CPU Features + Specifications!

Intel Ice Lake is finally here! Intel just officially launched eleven new 10th Gen Intel Core U-series and Y-series mobile processors!

Here is our primer on the 10th Gen Intel Core mobile processors, codenamed Ice Lake!

Intel Ice Lake – 10th Gen, Designed For Thin-And-Light

Codenamed Ice Lake, the 10th Gen Intel Core mobile processors are designed for thin-and-light laptops, including 2-in-1 devices. Here is a quick summary of what’s new…

AI For Mobile Computing

More than just evolutions of previous generations, the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake mobile processors are the first to be purpose-built for AI in mobile computers. It features :

Intel Deep Learning Boost – a new, dedicated instruction set for hardware acceleration of neural networks, which will boost applications like automatic image enhancements, photo indexing and photorealistic effects.
GPU Engine Compute – developers can use the GPU, which provides up to 1 teraflops of compute capability, for high-throughput inference applications like video stylisation, analytics and real-time video resolution upscaling.
Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (GNA) – a dedicated hardware engine for background workloads like voice processing and noise suppression at ultra-low power.

Greatly Improved Graphics Capability

Some of the 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake mobile processors come with Intel Iris Plus graphics, which deliver double the graphics performance.

Iris Plus graphics will let you game in 1080p, as well as handle 4K video editing and high-resolution photo editing, without the need for a separate GPU.

They are the first Intel GPUs to support the VESA Adaptive Sync standard, for a tear-free gaming experience.
They are the industry’s first GPU to use variable rate shading for improved rendering performance.
They support BT.2020 (also known as Rec. 2020), allowing you to watch 4K HDR video at up to 10 bits of colour.

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10th Gen Intel Ice Lake Models + Specifications (U Series)

Intel announced six new 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake mobile processors under the U-series, with TDPs of 15 to 28 watts. These are meant for thin-and-light laptops.

10th Gen U-Series	Cores / Threads	Cache	Base Freq	Single Core Turbo	All Core Turbo	Graphics	Graphics Max Freq	Nominal / ConfigUP TDP
Intel Core i7-1068G7	4 / 8	8 MB	2.3 GHz	4.1 GHz	3.6 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (64 EUs)	1.10 GHz	28W
Intel Core i7-1065G7	4 / 8	8 MB	1.3 GHz	3.9 GHz	3.5 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (64 EUs)	1.10 GHz	15W / 25W
Intel Core i5-1035G7	4 / 8	6 MB	1.2 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.3 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (64 EUs)	1.05 GHz	15W / 25W
Intel Core i5-1035G4	4 / 8	6 MB	1.1 GHz	3.7 GHz	3.3 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (48 EUs)	1.05 GHz	15W / 25W
Intel Core i5-1035G1	4 / 8	6 MB	1.0 GHz	3.6 GHz	3.3 GHz	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EUs)	1.05 GHz	15W / 25W
Intel Core i3-1005G1	2 / 4	4 MB	1.2 GHz	3.4 GHz	3.4 GHz	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EUs)	0.90 GHz	15W

Recommended : The 10th Gen Intel Core Processor Number Guide!

10th Gen Intel Ice Lake Models + Specifications (Y Series)

Intel announced a further five new 10th Gen Intel Ice Lake mobile processors under the Y-series, with TDPs of 9 to 12 watts. These are meant for 2-in-1 laptops.

10th Gen Y-Series	Cores / Threads	Cache	Base Freq	Single Core Turbo	All Core Turbo	Graphics	Graphics Max Freq	Nominal / ConfigUP TDP
Intel Core i7-1060G7	4 / 8	8 MB	1.0 GHz	3.8 GHz	3.4 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (64 EUs)	1.10 GHz	9W / 12W
Intel Core i5-1030G7	4 / 8	6 MB	0.8 GHz	3.5 GHz	3.2 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (64 EUs)	1.05 GHz	9W / 12W
Intel Core i5-1030G4	4 / 8	6 MB	0.7 GHz	3.5 GHz	3.2 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (48 EUs)	1.05 GHz	9W / 12W
Intel Core i3-1000G4	2 / 4	4 MB	1.1 GHz	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz	Intel Iris Plus (48 EUs)	0.90 GHz	9W
Intel Core i3-1000G1	2 / 4	4 MB	1.1 GHz	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz	Intel UHD Graphics (32 EUs)	0.90 GHz	9W

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