Acer is about to introduce the Chromebook 15, which features a 15.6-inch display, next week at CES in Las Vegas. The company will also release low-response time gaming monitors, new smartphones and the Acer Revo One. Acer debuts the industry’s first Chromebook with a 15.6-inch display. The new Acer Chromebook 15 delivers a balance of large screen size, Chrome performance and a portable design. It uses 5th Generation Intel Core i3 and next generation Intel Celeron processors based on Intel 5th Generation Core micro-architecture.

The device's 15.6-inch full HD display is 27 percent larger than 13.3-inch Chromebooks on the market. In addition, it has wide viewing angles. Acerwill also offer a second option with an HD 1366x768 resolution display aimed at budget-minded customers. Both options are Acer ComfyView displays, so they have anti-glare properties to minimize the amount of reflecting light for less eye strain.

The Chromebook has two full-sized upward facing speakers. It will be available with either a 5th Generation Intel Core i3 or next generation Intel Celeron processor, paired with a solid state drive (SSD). In addition, the Chromebook 15 has been reinforced to handle more bumps and drops; the case can withstand up to 60kg of force, while the corners can tolerate up to 45cm drops without damage. Also, the new Chromebook can endure more twisting and stress on the case and hinges.

Even with the large display, the Acer Chromebook 15 weighs only 2.2kg (4.85 pounds) and measures only 393w x 256d x 24.2h mm (15.4w x 10.08d x 0.95h inches). Connectivity options include MIMO 2x2Wifi 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port and an HDMI port. An SD card reader also enables a way to access and transfer files.

Several models in the Acer Chromebook 15 line (CB5-571) will be available with either a 16GB or 32GB SSD drive and either 2GB or 4GB or RAM. In the United States, prices start at $249.99.

Acer is also expanding its Chromebook 13 line with new touchscreen models. The Acer Chromebook 13 was the first Chromebook powered by an NVIDIA Tegra K1 mobile processor and provides a 13.3-inch display and a battery life of up to 13 hours. The Acer Chromebook 13 is now available with a touchscreen. In EMEA, new Acer Chromebook 13 touchscreen models will be available January starting at €329.

Acer is also expanding support for 5th generation Intel Core processors to several of their PCs including the Aspire R 13, Aspire S7, and Aspire Switch 12. 5th generation Intel Core processors bring improved performance, graphics and battery life over previous generation Intel Core processors. Acer is also bringing 802.11ac wireless to these PCs as well.

The Aspire R 13 and Aspire Switch 12 are 2-in-1 convertible PCs. Both feature the ability to transition into 5 different modes including tablet, tent or laptop.

The Aspire R 13 has a special hinge – the Acer Ezel Aero hinge – that enables the 13.3-inch display rotate 180 degrees.

The Aspire Switch 12 has a 12.5-inch display with a unique kickstand design that features a magnetic and latch-less detachable keyboard.
And the Aspire S7 Ultrabook is built super thin with an all-aluminum unibody design.

The Aspire R 13 and Aspire S7 featuring 5th Generation Intel Core processors and 802.11ac wireless will be available worldwide in January.

The Aspire Switch 12 featuring the new Intel Core M processor will be available in the United States and Canada in early 2015.

Acer has also announced they are bringing the Intel RealSense 3D camera to its line of V Nitro Black Edition series PCs. The Intel RealSense 3D camera can understand and respond to natural movement in 3 dimensions – allowing people to interact with games, open web pages or navigate apps without needing to touch the PC’s keyboard or trackpad. People can also use the Intel RealSense 3D camera for 3D scanning and printing. The V 17 Nitro Black Edition has a 17.3-inch Full HD display and comes powered by a 4th generation Intel Core Processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics, and up to 16GB of memory. You also get the option of either a 128GB or 256GB SSD. And it comes with 802.11ac wireless. Acer V Nitro Black Edition series PCs featuring the Intel RealSense 3D camera will be available worldwide in January.

Acer is also launching the Revo One RL85. Small in form, but big in capapbilities, the Revo One is a personal computer designed to become the entire family’s entertainment center.

The Revo One is powered by Intel Core i3 or i5 processors. It supports dual displays (HDMI and Mini DisplayPort) Ultra HD (3840x2160) 4K2K video output, which provides four times the resolution of Full HD (1080p), as well as 7.1 channels for audio output. It features three HDD storage slots, each one capable of containing up to 2TB. If that were still not enough space, the Revo One also boasts two expandable SATA ports for up to 6TB and supporting RAID 0/1/5 to store big data worry-free. Thanks to AC Protocol, the Wi-Fi connection provides fast wireless capability.

Developed to fit into any environment, it’s discreet yet stylish. Available in both black and white, it has a polished, glossy look with curved lines and rounded corners. On the top surface, Revo One features an SD card port as well as four LED smart indicators, which light up to indicate the status of the LAN and hard drive at a glance. On the back all other ports, including two USB 2.0, two USB 3.0, HDMI and mini DisplayPort, as well as a secure latch that can be unlocked simply using a pen, enabling users to open it. Underneath, users will find everything they need for storage hot swap to change or replace hard drives.

Revo One supports Acer Build Your Own Cloud (BYOC), which gives users full access to their files on all of their devices no matter where they are.

The Acer Revo One RL85 will be available in Europe from January at a starting price of €269.

Acer's new gaming monitors are the Acer XB270HU and the XG270HU.

The XB270HU is the first NVIDIA G-SYNC gaming monitor equipped with IPS technology, and the Acer XG270HU is the first gaming monitor with an edge-to-edge frameless display. Both of these 27-inch displays come with WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.

The XB270HU is the first NVIDIA G-SYNC-enabled gaming monitor to feature IPS technology, which provides consistently clear images from up to 178 degree wide viewing angles. NVIDIA G-SYNC technology ensures every frame rendered by the GPU is perfectly portrayed by synchronizing the monitor’s refresh rates to the GPU in a GeForce GTX-powered PC.

The XG270HU is the first gaming monitor with an edge-to-edge frameless display which maximizes viewing area. A quick 1ms response time assures that actions will be rendered smoothly without smearing or ghosting effects. Built with post-consumer recycled ABS plastic, this monitor adorns the characteristic Acer gaming identity with a bold orange strip along the bottom horizontal frame and also outlines the base stand. For easy connectivity, the XG270HU includes HDMI 2.0, DVI, and DisplayPort 1.2.

The new monitors will be available globally and begin shipping in March 2015.

The new Acer H7550ST projector delivers Full HD visuals and 20W stereo audio with short-throw and wireless versatility. It’s the first projector to provide internal Chromecast wireless dongle compatibility.

The device projects wide images of up to 100 inches diagonally from as little as 4.9 feet (1.5M) from the screen thanks to short-throw technology, a high 3,000 lumens brightness and a native 16:9 aspect ratio. A hidden adapter also enables data to be transferred and projected wirelessly from a smartphone, PC or Chromebook leveraging user’s own Chromecast, an Acer MWA3 MHL dongle or Acer WirelessHD, which delivers 60Hz Full HD 3D movies without having to change settings when used with a HDMI cable connected to a media player.

Besides its two built in 10W speakers, audio is further enhanced by DTS Sound. In addition, Acer True Harmony, a customized equalizer, fine-tunes and optimizes the frequency balance to deepen the impact of movies, games and music with enhanced bass and multidimensional sound.

The H7550ST can also stream audio to a wireless Bluetooth headset, sound bar or speaker for additional listening options. Plus, two audio ports extend the ability to attach additional speakers for a surround sound experience.

Acer Colorsafe II provides realistic visuals with its ability to reduce brightness decay and color shift to ensure long lasting color fidelity. In addition, Acer ColorBoost3D leverages an optimized 6-segment color wheel, powerful image processing and advanced lamp illumination to deliver true-to-life colors beyond RGB. Furthermore, with 2D-3D conversion and HDMI 3D ready, users can enjoy 144Hz 24p 3D movies through two pairs of 3D goggles with family.

The projector is boasting a 16,000:1 contrast ratio and native Full HD (1920 x 1080p) resolution. It will be available in March in Pan America and EMEA with manufacturer’s suggested retail prices starting at $999 (US and Euro).

Acer also announced the Liquid Jade S that brings additional speed and performance into the Liquid Jade smartphone series. Akin to the original Liquid Jade, the new S version has a sleek look featuring 4G LTE connectivity, octa-core processing power (Mediatek MT6752M) with 64-bit architecture and a new-and-improved controllable voice-command camera.

Sporting a Mali T760 graphics chip, the Liquid Jade S also secures high quality visuals. Launching on Android 4.4 Jelly Bean, it is Android 5.0 Lollipop ready when available later in 2015.

7.78mm slim and weighing only 116 grams, the Liquid Jade S is among the lightest 5-inch LTE smartphones on the market. In addition, it
comes with a 13MP rear camera with F1.8 aperture, along with a 5 megapixels front camera. The Liquid Jade S’ cameras are voice-actionable, and can be commanded with basic terms such as "Cheese" to shoot or "Selfie" to switch from the rear to the front camera and snap a perfect smile. Additionally, Acer introduces a series of modes, made available for the first time on the Liquid Jade S: Dual Shot lets users make a collage of simultaneous shots from the front and rear cameras for Picture-in-Picture and Video-in-Video, Gourmet Mode will make Instagram feeds more beautiful with delicious shots. And for non tech-savvy types, Auto-Scene-Detect will set the best camera settings.

AcerEXTEND2 will enable users to take full control of their smartphones via cable or wirelessly using their Windows-based PC, typing with their keyboard, using drag and drop and rich sharing – taking the multitasking experience to the next level.

The Liquid Jade S also comes with optional hybrid microSD/dual nano-SIM.

It will be available in January in EMEA with a starting price of €299.

The second smartphone annuounced by Acer today is the Liquid Z410, which offers LTE 4G connectivity, 64-bit processors and prolonged battery life.

Thanks to its Mali-760 graphic chip, the Liquid Z410 additionally promises high-quality visuals.According to Acer, the Liquid Z410’s battery will last for up to 5.5 hours of talk-time, or 400 hours in standby. Positioned right under the camera , the AcerRAPID key allows users to access a set of customizable actions with one touch. Furthermore, the Liquid Z410 comes with Acer QuickTouch enabling users to quickly control their phone with an one-finger gesture. Swiping a Z shape on the locked display launches the music player and swiping left or right commands previous and next songs, while a C shape opens the camera and a V shape enables dialer functions.

The 4.5-inch IPS qHD display with 245 ppi definition ensures selfies taken with the 2MP 80° wide-angle front camera will appear clear. The rear camera features a 5 MP Autofocus snapper and LED Flash. It is one of the major points Acer focused when developing the Liquid Z410: boasting a new user interface, it enables quick settings and different modes for taking pictures. Furthermore, it comes with several pre-installed modes that make capturing memories easy: Presentation mode optimizes note-taking by converting pictures of a sheet of paper or a screen into .jpg, .pdf or .ppt files; Dual Shot lets users make collages of simultaneous shots or videos from the front and rear cameras for Picture-in-Picture and Video-in-Video. Finally, the Liquid Z410’s camera is voice commanded, so that users can focus on their subjects rather than logistics. To complete the multimedia experience, the Liquid Z410 also offers front-facing speaker DTS Studio Sound.

The Acer Liquid Z410 will be available in EMEA from end of February at a starting price of €129.