Gaming laptops are as much a contest of engineering bravado as they are an attempt at portability and practicality. Meet the case in point: Acer’s new Predator 21 X gaming laptop. Its components are excessive, and it is the first ever such machine with a curved display — a 21-inch, 2560 x 1080 resolution IPS display to be exact. We first saw the laptop back at IFA in August, and now we know the whole package will run you an eye-popping $8,999. Acer announced the price at CES 2017 today and says it will be available starting in February.
The Predator 21 X is, of course, hideous, with rough, protruding black and silver edges and a gaudy blue dragon stock graphic slapped above the keyboard. (The graphic is at least customizable.) It looks not too far off from a military laptop you’d see in the background of an action movie’s oversimplified hacking scene. But then again, you’re not buying the Predator 21 X for its looks. You’re buying the device for its sheer and absurd level of power, illogically stuffed into a package that’s only portable if you’re willing to carry around a 17.6-pound clamshell monstrosity.
Highlights
- Intel Core i7-6700HQ Processor 2.6GHz (Up to 3.5GHz)
- 17.3 Full HD IPS Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 8GB GDDR5 VRAM
- 32GB DDR4 Memory
- 512GB PCIe SSD, 1TB Hard Drive, 6X Blu-Ray
- Windows 10 Home, Up to 7-hours Battery Life
Stay Cool Under Fire
Designed for those with a need to speed, the Predator 17 gaming notebook combines powerful 6th Gen Intel Core processor with high-performance NVIDIA GeForce graphics to ensure powerful performance and astounding gaming experiences. Advanced cooling and stellar audio capabilities support intense gaming sessions while the sporting red accents and black chassis with geometric lines add to the drama.
- 6th Generation Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad Core Processor 2.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.5GHz
- Windows 10 Home
- 17.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS display
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M with 8 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM
- 32GB DDR4 Dual Channel Memory
- 512GB PCIe SSD
- 1TB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
- 6X Blu-ray Re-writable Drive
- Predator TrueHarmony Premium High-Performance Sound System
- Four Built-in Stereo Speakers and Two Subwoofers
- HD Webcam (1280 x 720)
- Secure Digital (SD) card reader
- Killer Wireless-AC 1535 802.11ac WiFi featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology (Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.1
- 1 - Thunderbolt 3 (Full USB 3.1 Type C) Port
- 4 - USB 3.0 Ports (One with Power-off Charging)
- 1 - Display Port
- 1 - HDMI Port with HDCP Support
- 8-cell Li-ion Battery (6000 mAh)
- Up to 7-hours of battery life
Designed to Thrill
The Acer Predator 17 Notebook was designed with bold highlights, confident angles, and dynamic geometry. The colorful red accents create a dynamic visual effect and represent passion and speed. The supercharger inspired air exhaust vents to look bold from every angle while the red LED light bar glows while the graphics card is working.
Inside the Predator ProZone RGB backlit keyboard aids gamers when gaming in dimly lit rooms. Its spacious keyboard features four customizable backlight zones and features programmable keys. A number pad and dedicated macro buttons give every gamer the control they deserve.
Acer pushes the limits of in-game audio with Predator SoundPound, a combination of stellar audio features including two speakers, one subwoofer, and Dolby Audio surround sound delivering superior sound and an immersive surround experience that is rich and clear. In addition, Predator's True Harmony Premium fine-tunes and improves the frequency balance to deepen the impact of movies, games, and music
Full Throttle Acceleration
Dominate your gaming competition with an unleashed and uncompromised processor. With a killer combination of smart features, the 6th gen Intel Core i7 processor is flexible and devastatingly powerful. It’s the ultimate weapon when you demand unrivaled PC performance for gaming at its best—because the only thing more amazing than Intel technology is what you’ll do with it.
The latest NVIDIA GTX 980M graphics delivers blazing-fast performance and futuristic, visually-stunning graphics to your games and movies. Now you can take on your PC games with faster, smoother gameplay at ultra-settings.
We could all use a little less lag. With Killer DoubleShot Pro your Ethernet and Wi-Fi to work together for the ultimate high-speed attack. You choose which applications get to use your precious bandwidth for the best possible networking experience.
The Predator notebook features the PredatorSense gaming control panel, providing customization and control of gaming features, including macro programmable keys for up to 15 in-game shortcuts and adjustable lighting controls.
Breathtaking Details
Unleash your entertainment with the impressive 17.3 inches Full HD Widescreen IPS Display with a true 16:9 cinematic format. From gameplay to watching a movie, you’ll see all the action inconsistent, clear color, even from wide viewing angles. Enjoy the support of up to three monitors, including one monitor with support for NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.
Keep your new rig nice and clean with Predator Dust Defender with AeroBlade fan. Alternating airflow directions help stop dust from building up and maintain a cool temperature, which ensures your high-end components will keep running smoothly. For extreme gamers who need to keep their notebook operating at lower temperatures, inject some cold to keep the heat down and performance up with Predator front core. Prepare for intense gaming sessions by placing the Acer exclusive extra Cooler Master fan in the optical disk drive bay for additional airflow.
With the HD Webcam and Skype for Business Certification with Windows 10, you can call, video chat, message, and share files seamlessly with superior audio and visual quality. Connect with friends across the web and enjoy crystal clear and instant communications without echoes, gaps or lags.
Gaming just got even better with Windows 10 Home. Not only do your existing games work great, but now you can play and connect with gamers across your Predator Notebook and Xbox One. From the best casual games to a new generation of PC gaming, Windows 10 is built for the games you love.
Specification
| Screen Size | 17.3 inches |
|---|---|
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Processor | 2.6 GHz Core i7 6700HQ |
| RAM | 32 GB SDRAM |
| Hard Drive | 1000 GB flash_memory_solid_state |
| Graphics Coprocessor | GeForce gtx 980m |
| Chipset Brand | nvidia |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Wireless Type | 802.11 A/C |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| Average Battery Life (in hours) | 7 hours |
| Brand Name | Acer |
|---|---|
| Series | G9-792 |
| Item model number | G9-792-70DR |
| Operating System | Windows 10 |
| Item Weight | 9.26 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 16.6 x 12.7 x 1.6 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 16.65 x 12.66 x 1.56 inches |
| Color | Black |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Flash Memory Size | 512 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included) |
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