Acer shocks PC gaming world with incredibly thin and light Predator Triton 700 laptop
Earlier today, Acer unveiled its new line of Windows computers. While they all look great, there was one model that damn-near knocked me off my chair. The Predator Triton 700, as it is called, is yet another gaming laptop that a manufacturer is calling thin and light. Yeah, we have heard that before -- "thin" for a gaming notebook is often still rather chunky. There it was, though -- an honest to goodness svelte portable PC. It is a mere 18.9 mm thick and 5.7 pounds.
The thin aluminum body is just part of the story, however, as it also has very respectable specifications. "Powering the beast within is a standard-voltage 7th Generation Intel Core processor, latest high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 10-Series graphics, two NVMe PCIe SSDs in RAID 0 configuration and up to 32GB of DDR4 2400MHz memory," says Acer.
Specs aside, the 15.6-inch 1080p laptop also has a very innovative design. The keyboard is moved to the bottom of the clam shell, with the trackpad moved towards the display. This is not the first laptop with that reversal, but what stands out here is the clear trackpad. Yeah, it is translucent, showcasing the internals and cooling -- how sick is that? It looks absolutely incredible. While some folks will dislike the placement of the pad, let's be honest -- most gamers will use a mouse.
What are the other specs of this monster? The company explains, "Rounding out the notebook's powerful features are Killer DoubleShot Pro networking and Thunderbolt 3 connectivity, which provides speeds up to 40 Gbps and supports dual 4K video output. The Predator Triton 700 also includes two USB 3.0 ports (featuring power-off USB charging), one USB 2.0 port, an HDMI 2.0 port, one DisplayPort connector and a Gigabit Ethernet port for those preferring a hard-wired connection. Networking is powered by Killer DoubleShot Pro technology, which picks the fastest network connection (Ethernet or Wireless) and sends all high priority traffic over that interface, while standard traffic is sent over the other."
Goodness gracious -- this is one impressive package. If you decide to connect to a compatible external monitor using the DisplayPort, you even get NVIDIA G-SYNC support for more fluid movement. The company's in-house designed AeroBlade 3D Fans should keep everything cool, while the RGB backlit mechanical keyboard will make it easier to game in the dark.
Of course, the big question is, how much will it cost? Well, be prepared to open that wallet very wide, as it starts at $2,999. Yes, that is a lot of money, but for what you are getting, that is probably quite reasonable. Unfortunately, you will have to wait as it won't launch until August -- an absolute eternity in the technology world. At least it can be had before the school year starts though.
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