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Acer's new convertible laptop features latest 8th-gen Intel Core processors

Aside from housing the latest Intel chips, the Acer Spin 3 is a simple and affordably priced laptop.

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You can't really tell from the outside, but this laptop features cutting-edge tech.

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Acer's newest version of the Spin 3 is a modest upgrade that includes the latest generation Intel Core processor.

It's expected to go on sale in February with prices starting at $599. UK and Australian pricing have yet to be announced, but the US starting price converts to £442 and AU$765.

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The 360-degree hinge allows the laptop to be used in various configurations.

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The Acer Spin 3 (SP314-51) laptop features a 14-inch screen with a useful 360-degree hinge that allows it to be used in different modes, like a tablet or flipped into a tent.

Expect hands-on video and impressions of the Acer Spin 3 from CES 2018 soon.

Watch this: New Acer laptops offer a little bit of everything at CES 2018

Specs

  • 14-inch IPS display
  • 1,920x1,080-pixel resolution
  • 8th-gen Intel Core CPU
  • 12-hour battery life

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