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The new Swift 5 from Acer is a lightweight 15-inch notebook

A large notebook for people on the go

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One of Acer’s newest devices is the 2018 version of the Swift 5 which now comes in a bigger 15-inch variant with thinner screen bezels. The new Swift 5 is also one of the lightest notebooks in its class.

When Acer unveiled the new Swift 5, they wanted to sell it to users who want a notebook with superb portability, solid performance, and a beautiful design. The magnesium alloy body of the new laptop weighs less than 1kg, making it lighter than your typical 15-inch laptop.

To be specific, the Swift 5 has a 15.6-inch display with a Full HD resolution. It’s an IPS LCD touchscreen with narrow bezels that gives the laptop an impressive 87.6 percent screen-to-body ratio. Good thing they didn’t put the webcam in an awkward position just to achieve this.

The laptop is powered by the latest 8th-gen Intel Core processors with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory and 1TB of SSD storage. Despite being a thin notebook, the new Swift 5 still sports a full-size USB 3.1 port, HDMI port, and an SD card reader. It also has a USB-C port for 10Gb/s data transfer, display output, and charging.

There’s also dual-band Intel Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello.

Acer didn’t specify the battery capacity of their new premium notebook, but they claim it can last through the workday.

The new Swift 5 is coming to select markets soon in multiple configurations and varying prices depending on the region.

SEE ALSO: Acer Avengers Edition Laptops Unboxing

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Spotlight: ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13

Built for adventures!

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February 26, 2026

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If you’re a creative who’s always on the go, check out the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition (PX13) .

It’s the laptop that gets things right! The portability, the workflow, the build quality, the value — those are the things that actually make a difference when you’re out there living it.

Want to know more about it? Watch our Spotlight on the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13 and see if it’s built for your type of adventure.

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Samsung Galaxy Book6 series coming to the US on March 11

Samsung’s most powerful AI PCs yet

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February 25, 2026

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Samsung’s most advanced AI-powered PC lineup yet, the Samsung Galaxy Book6 series, will be available in the United States starting March 11.

The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra, Book6 Pro, and Book6 are all powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors to deliver improved CPU, GPU, and NPU performance.

Galaxy AI features like AI Select and Intelligent Search streamline workflows, while Multi-Control and Second Screen enable seamless productivity across Galaxy devices.

Users can connect the Galaxy Book6 series to their Galaxy smartphone or tablet for multi-screen productivity. This includes accessing one’s phone storage straight from the Book6 PC.

And similar to Circle to Search on Galaxy mobile devices, the upcoming PCs have a feature wherein users can just trace whatever is on their screen and search.

In addition, the series combines ultra-thin designs with up to 30 hours of video playback.

Price, availability

Here are the pricing of the three devices under the series:

  • Galaxy Book6 Ultra: Starts at US$ 2,449.99
  • Galaxy Book6 Pro: Starts at US$ 1,599.99
  • Galaxy Book6: Starts at US$ 1,049.99

They will be available nationwide at Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores beginning on March 11. Customers who reserve early will get a US$ 30 credit.

More details will be unveiled during the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25 at 10:00 A.M. PT / 1:00 A.M. ET.

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Are you ready for a more colorful MacBook?

Apple is experimenting with quirkier colorway options for the MacBook.

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February 16, 2026

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In recent years, Apple has relented on limiting the colors of its devices to only the more premium-looking options. Users can now pick quirkier colors for their iPhones, highlighted currently by the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max. Soon, the same splashes of color might make its way to the MacBook lineup.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has been testing different colorway options for its upcoming entry-level MacBook. The unannounced lineup might come in pink, light yellow, light green, and blue.

It’s a big change for MacBooks. Currently, the only “quirky” option that users can get is the MacBook Air’s Sky Blue, which honestly looks more silvery than blue. Other than that, the MacBook simply seesaws from different shades of gold, silver, and black.

To be fair, the upcoming MacBook will still have the traditional colorways of the current lineup. Additionally, it’s unclear whether Apple will ultimately include all its experimental colors into the final lineup.

Reportedly, the new lineup will cost somewhere between US$ 699 to US$ 799. Of course, the lower price tag will come at the expense of some specs. Although, it should still be good if we’re talking about an entry-level laptop.

It’s even more interesting if it’s hinting at the return of truly colorful options but for the notebook. The iMac already got a similar renaissance back in 2024, which mimics the classic computer’s colorful history.

SEE ALSO: M5 MacBook Pro review

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