Acer launches eco-minded product line up for 2022

Acer announced an array of new eco-minded devices, honouring its commitment to support a more sustainable future by offering consumers, businesses and institutions more options to reduce their ecological footprint. Their new range of Vero laptops and AIO desktop, monitors, projector and peripherals use a percentage of PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastic, OBP (Ocean-bound Plastic) and recyclable packaging. The PCs are easy to disassemble, simplifying the process of repairs or upgrades and extending their lifespan.

Speaking remotely from Taiwan, at a global online media conference Acer Inc. Co-COO Jerry Kao said: “We’re pleased to continue to deliver on our Earthion mission to tackle environmental issues with novel solutions and greener products by rounding out our Vero line. In addition to new PC and monitor models, our Vero mix now extends to peripherals and projectors to offer a wider breadth of sustainably-designed products that decrease waste and carbon output without compromising performance.”

Also speaking remotely Intel’s Client Computing Group VP and Mobile Innovation GM Josh Newman said: “Following Intel’s recent commitments to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, we’re encouraged by the collective efforts across the technology ecosystem to build a future of sustainable PCs. Through close collaboration with Acer, we’re building thoughtful yet powerful devices like the newest Vero line powered by 12th Gen Intel Core processors.” 

Co-engineered with Intel, the devices will meet the requirements of an Intel Evo laptop through Intel’s hardware specifications and key experience targets for responsiveness, instant wake, battery life, fast charge and intelligent collaboration. Both the 14-inch and 15-inch Aspire Vero feature OceanGlass™ track pads, which are made from ocean-bound plastic and the chassis utilises 30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) plastic, which is durable and rigid and saves 21% in carbon emissions for the production of the chassis. The laptop’s screen bezel uses 30% PCR plastic and the keycaps use 50% PCR plastic, further reducing the computer’s footprint, while no paint is used on the chassis. 

The laptop’s inner packaging is a cleverly-designed multipurpose box with an inner partition that can be folded into a triangular laptop stand. This unique packaging protects the device without the need for anything but 85% recycled paper, plus a 100% Industrial Recycled Plastic (PIR) laptop sleeve and an additional sheet of 100% PIR plastic that sits between the laptop’s display and keys.

Acer also announced two additions to its SpatialLabs line-up of products: The Acer SpatialLabs View for personal entertainment and Acer SpatialLabs View Pro for commercial audiences. Both are standalone 15.6-inch 4K displays that can be connected to another PC, providing users with portable access to the SpatialLabs suite of experiences. 

Not just intended for highly-skilled creators, however, this generation of devices brings glasses-free stereoscopic 3D technology to gamers and home-entertainment enthusiasts too. While the Acer SpatialLabs View comes with an all-new stereoscopic 3D gaming platform, the Acer SpatialLabs View Pro comes with both the technology necessary to realise a user’s creations and also an intelligent industrial design that simplifies deployment — a combination that leads to more impactful storytelling opportunities.