Acer Aspire V Nitro Black Edition notebooks now have NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M option

Not all laptops are created equal. Case in point, the new Chromebook Pixel and MacBook. Both are unique and beautiful, but under-powered too, albeit in different ways. The MacBook is a bit anemic in its hardware, while the Pixel is limited by its operating system. With that said, they will meet the needs of some users.

For those looking for raw power and function instead of thinness and portability, Windows-based gaming laptops are the route to go. Even if you do not game, these models are usually very powerful overall. Today, Acer announces a refresh of its existing powerful Aspire V Nitro Black Edition laptops, by offering NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M discrete graphics as an option. Yeehaw!

"The Acer Aspire V Nitro V 15 VN7-591G-729V featuring a 15.6-inch 4K Ultra High Definition display and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M GPU is the ideal platform for any gamer or graphics professional looking for a portable powerhouse. With a resolution of 3840 x 2160, the 4K display delivers brilliant imagery with stunning clarity and crystal clear details. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M GPU also features high-resolution display support, and is able to drive displays up to 4K resolution", says Acer.

The computer manufacturer further explains, "The Acer Aspire V Nitro V 17 VN7-791G-79RV combines the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M GPU with a 17.3-inch full high def display (1920x1080), 3D camera and 8X DVD drive to create a top of the line home entertainment system for gaming and watching the latest movies. The GeForce GTX 960M features Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) technology that delivers up to 4K fidelity on 1080p displays for exceptional detail and image quality. All V 17 notebook models also include Acer DustDefender, a unique dust removal system that uses a high-speed fan with thin metal blades to remove dust build-up, improve heat dissipation and minimize noise".

The starting price for the GTX 960M equipped variants is $1,099.99, so expect to pay more as you up the specifications, such as additional RAM and larger solid state drives. Luckily, you won't have to wait long, as they will be available later this month at Newegg, Microsoft Stores and Micro Center.

Would you rather have one of these Acer laptops or the new MacBook? Tell me in the comments.