Acer 15.6″ Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop

The Acer 15.6″ Nitro 5 Gaming Laptop is built for users who want to take their games with them on-the-go. Specs-wise, it’s built with a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H six-core processor, 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 256GB NVMe PCIe SSD and 2TB Hard Drive, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card. For additional power, users can upgrade its RAM and storage capacity as needed. Its 15.6″ IPS display features a 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution, and its HDMI port can be used to connect an additional screen for larger viewing or more screen space. Other integrated features include 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-A and Type-C ports, a webcam, a microphone, speakers, and a combo audio jack. The operating system installed is Windows 10 Home. Acer CoolBoost Technology Acer CoolBoost increases fan speed during intense gaming sessions to prevent components from overheating. Users can also manage their fan speed and temperature in real-time with the NitroSense application. NitroSense Key The NitroSense hotkey lets users access commands with just a click. Additionally, the keyboard features red LED backlighting. Audio Combining Waves MaxxAudio and Acer TrueHarmony technology, this laptop provides users with dialog and volume enhancements as well as deep and rich bass. Windows 10 Home Start Menu After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8’s Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items. Cortana Microsoft’s digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Notebook, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills. Microsoft Edge After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser. Windows Store For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically. Windows Continuum Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it’s not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well. Xbox on Windows 10 Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift. Categories: 15 inch, Acer, Featured Gaming Laptops, Gaming, Gaming Laptops, Laptops, Laptops & Computers