Computers

Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel expands device series for creators

Includes a desktop, monitors

Published

June 24, 2020

Rodneil Quiteles

Content creation has been a key market for laptop and notebook manufacturers. To cater to this specific set of consumers, Acer unveiled the ConceptD last year. This year, they expand that lineup starting with the ConceptD 3 Ezel.

The ConceptD 3 Ezel convertible notebook for creators on the move. It’s squarely aimed at design students, freelance designers and small design studios.

The ConceptD 3 Ezel is powerful enough to handle medium-size to complex CAD work with speed and accuracy.They come with a thinner and lighter look with both the clamshell and convertible form factors having 14″ and 15.6″ screens. It’s built this way so they can be used to edit and showcase work on the move.

Other usage modes include an adjustable float mode, traditional laptop mode, pad mode and share mode. The device’s creative toolbox includes programmable keys and a suite of connectivity options, such as a SD card 7.0 reader (YES!) and USB Type-C Thunderbolt3 port.

It weighs just 1.68 kg (14’’, 3.7 lbs) or 1.95 kg (15’’, 4.29 kg) and promises up to 18 hours of battery life.

ConceptD 3 Notebook

The ConceptD 3 Notebook does away with all the twists and flipping of the ConceptD 3 Ezel but still maintains its processing power meant for creative work.

Powered by either the NVIDIA Quadro T1000 (ConceptD 3 Pro) or the GeForce GTX 1650Ti GPUs and the new 10th Gen Intel Core H-series processors, it’s specifically designed to handle all 2D or 3D color-critical design work on a 14″ or 15.6″ FHD PANTONE Validated display.

ConceptD 100 Desktop

Equipped with a powerful 9th Gen Intel Core processor and an NVIDIA GeForce or Quadro GPU, the ConceptD 100 Desktop is ideal for graphics-intensive 2D design and entry-level 3D CAD modeling.

It’s a small form factor PC with up to 256 GB of ultrafast SSD storage, all-around connectivity and 32 GB of DDR4 RAM. Its front air intake and side-ventilation keep the mini workstation cool and ensure that its noise levels stay under 40 dBA.

Its powerful while looking like an elegant piece of tech that fits any kind of work or home environment.

The ConceptD CP5, CP3, and CM3 monitors

Rounding up the lineup are the ConceptD CP5, CP3, and CM3 monitors.

The CP5 and CP3 series of monitors are aimed at professional computer graphics creators, video editors and animators. Both monitor lines are designed for color accuracy, good resolution and a wide color gamut, the ability to work with HDR content, high refresh rates for blur-free images and a large screen to facilitate the design process and support collaboration.

The CP5 has a WQHD 2560 x 1440 resolution, VESA DisplayHDR 600, is Adaptive-Sync compatible and overclockable to a 170 Hz refresh rate.

The CP3 has similar specifications and supports 98% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut, WQHD 3840 x 2160 with a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz as well as VESA DisplayHDR 400.

The ConceptD CM3 series of monitors is aimed specifically at professional graphic designers and photo editors desiring a monitor that can display finely detailed design concepts and 3D content.

It offers a 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 screen with a 4 ms (G to G) response time, 60 Hz refresh rate and a wide color gamut supporting 99% of the Adobe RGB color space. It’s compatible with AMD Radeon FreeSync, and with PANTONE Validation, Delta E<2 and VESA-certified DisplayHDR.

Pricing and availability

The ConceptD 3 Ezel

North America — August starting at US$ 1,499.99
Europe — September starting at EUR 1,699
China — August starting at CNY 9,999.

The ConceptD 3

North America — October starting at US$ 999.99
Europe — October starting at EUR 1,299
China — September starting at CNY 8,999.

The ConceptD 100 will be available in Europe in June starting at EUR 799.

The ConceptD CM3

North America — August starting at US$ 709.99
Europe — August starting at EUR 719
China — July starting at CNY 4,999.

The ConceptD CP3

North America — August starting at US$ 619.99
Europe — August starting at EUR 629
China — June starting at CNY 3,999.

The ConceptD CP5

North America — August starting at US$ 749.99
Europe — August starting at EUR 759
China — July starting at CNY 4,999.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region.

Related Topics:Acer Acer ConceptD Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel ConceptD ConceptD 100 ConceptD 3 Ezel ConceptD 3 Notebook ConceptD CM3 ConceptD CP3 ConceptD CP5

Accessories

Acer PA100 portable SSD brings fast, flexible storage on the go

Up to 2TB

Published

September 4, 2026

GadgetMatch

Acer is expanding its storage lineup with the PA100 Portable SSD. It’s a compact external drive designed for users who need faster storage across multiple devices.

The PA100 uses USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity. It reaches sequential read speeds of up to 560MB/s and write speeds of up to 430MB/s. This makes it suited for everyday tasks such as transferring large files, backing up content, managing documents, and moving media between devices.

Up to 2TB of portable storage

The PA100 comes in three capacities: 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB. This gives users options depending on whether they need extra space for documents and schoolwork or larger collections of photos, videos, and project files.

Acer also designed the drive with mobility in mind. The PA100 has a slim 9mm profile and a lightweight build, while its reinforced construction is designed to withstand everyday travel and handling.

The drive comes with a 2-in-1 USB-C to USB-C and USB-A cable. This allows it to connect to compatible PCs, tablets, smartphones, and other devices without requiring a separate adapter. It also supports major operating systems and USB-C mobile platforms.

Designed for everyday use

Power efficiency is another focus. Acer says the PA100 uses less than 3W during operation, while idle power consumption can drop to as low as 0.62W.

The drive also features an optimized thermal design to help maintain stable performance during extended transfers and daily workloads.

The Acer PA100 Portable SSD is backed by a three-year limited warranty. Pricing and availability may vary by market.

Computers

New Mac mini starts at a whopping $899, only 256GB of storage

It comes with the M6 or the M5 Pro.

Published

August 26, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Almost two decades ago, Apple was infamous for being an anti-gamer brand. Though the company’s devices touted superior protection against viruses, they couldn’t play video games, alienating a significant chunk of the population and forcing them onto PCs. For a while now, the Mac has changed the status quo, bringing in more powerful hardware that can play games. Today, Apple is championing that cause further through the newly launched Mac mini.

Compared to the chunkier Macs, the Mac mini has a lithe 5” x 5” profile, emphasizing the “mini” in its name. Despite the size, the new mini will tout two flavors of Apple silicon: the M6 and the M5 Pro.

The M6 variant delivers with up to two times faster gaming performance with ray tracing when running Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, compared to the previous M4 version. Meanwhile, the M5 Pro version touts up to 4.5 times faster rendering performance with ray tracing in Blender, compared to the M2 Pro. It will come with macOS 27 Golden Gate out of the box.

You won’t have to worry about connectivity, either. The Mac mini comes with compatibility for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5Gb Ethernet (going up to 10Gb in upgraded versions). It will also have two USB-C ports, three Thunderbolt 5 ports (but only Thunderbolt 4 for the M6 version), and HDMI port, an Ethernet port, and a headphone jack.

Unfortunately, price seems to be another thing that it’s getting from PCs. The new Mac mini has an increased starting price. Specifically, the M6 version starts at US$ 899 (with only 256GB of storage), and the M5 Pro version starts at US$ 1,699 (for 512GB of storage). Preorders are open now, but they ship out on September 22.

Computers

ASUS unveils TUF Gaming T700, T700 Mini

Built for extreme operational demands

Published

August 21, 2026

GadgetMatch

ASUS has announced the arrival of its latest TUF Gaming desktop lineup models: the TUF Gaming T700 and TUF Gaming T700 Mini.

These new offerings bring heavy-duty performance and military-grade durability to gamers, engineered to endure extreme operational demands while delivering rock-solid stability.

The new ASUS TUF Gaming T700, in particular, is engineered to take on modern AAA titles with its uncompromising performance.

It has an aggressive mecha-inspired MIL-STD chassis, including a transparent side panel to put powerful components on display. Vibrant orange ambient lighting also adds a bold finishing touch.

Inside is an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti GPU for high-frame rate gaming.

The T700 also features a robust thermal solution equipped with quad 65 CFM fans and a 240mm liquid cooler.

Meanwhile, the TUF Gaming T700 Mini is tailored for competitive gamers while maintaining a compact, battle-tested chassis.

It has an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F desktop processor, paired with with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics.

This combination provides seamless multitasking, crisp visuals, and reliable frame rates across today’s popular titles.

The internal hardware is cooled by a custom thermal matrix featuring dedicated copper heat pipes and a heavy-duty 90mm cooling fan.

True to the TUF Gaming legacy, the T700 Mini is likewise MIL-STD tested to endure extreme operational demands.