Intel(US:INTC) Prnewswireยท2025-01-06 19:50Product Innovations - Acer announced the carbon-neutral Aspire Vero 16, the world's first laptop made with bio-based oyster shell material, featuring a chassis composed of over 70% post-consumer recycled plastic and bio-based material [1][5][13] - The Swift Go 14 and Swift Go 16 laptops offer AI-powered tools, up to 99 total on-device AI TOPS, and up to 27.5 hours of video playback, with 3K OLED or 2K IPS touch display options [4][8][11] - The Aspire Vero 16 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 200H series processors, supports up to 32 GB memory and 2 TB storage, and has a 16-inch display with 100% sRGB color gamut [14][15] Sustainability Efforts - The Aspire Vero 16 is committed to carbon neutrality throughout its lifecycle, with increased usage of PCR and bio-based materials by over 70% compared to its previous model [13][14] - The laptop features an ocean-bound plastic touchpad, reduced PET thickness, and an easy-to-repair design, ensuring a reduced environmental footprint [13] Connectivity and Mobility - Acer introduced the Acer Connect M6E 5G Mobile Wi-Fi, providing high-speed 5G network access in over 135 countries, with up to 28 hours of internet connectivity and support for up to 20 devices simultaneously [16][18] - The Acer Wave D7 Wi-Fi 7 dongle delivers speeds of up to 2,880 Mbps with tri-band technology and MLO+ multi-link switching for minimized network lag [19] Pricing and Availability - The Acer Swift Go 16 will be available in North America starting at USD 949.99, in EMEA starting at EUR 1,299, and in Australia starting at AUD 2,599 [20] - The Acer Aspire Vero 16 will be available in North America starting at USD 799.99 and in EMEA starting at EUR 1,199 [21] - The Acer Connect M6E 5G Mobile Wi-Fi will be available in North America starting at USD 249 and in EMEA starting at EUR 249 [21] - The Acer Wave D7 Wi-Fi 7 Dongle will be available in North America starting at USD 79 and in EMEA starting at EUR 99 [21]