First look: Acer Swift 5 – the lightest 15-inch laptop we’ve ever held

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Acer surprised everyone during its annual keynote event in New York City when it unveiled the brand new Acer Swift 5, a whole new take on
its flagship 15-inch laptop
This version puts a laser focus on portability and light weight without sacrificing power.The result is a 15.6-inch laptop within a 14-inch
with a Full HD (1080p) touch display that bends back 180 degrees, touting an impressive 87.6% screen-to-body ratio
rests up to 1TB of solid-state storage paired with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory, as well as a USB-C 3.1 port, two USB 3.1 ports, an HDMI port
and an SD card reader
ultra-light metal compound, supported by a magnesium-aluminum alloy for extra sturdiness around the palm rest.This is undoubtedly an
laptop
That likely has to do more with our own preconceptions than any truth in one material being less-so than the other.Ultimately, the Acer
Swift 5 comes with serious looks and the promise of uncompromised power and all-day battery life
other old 15-inch laptop around.