Acer Aspire S3 revolutionizes laptop design, performance

MANILA, Philippines - An instant turn-on.

That’s how one might describe the appeal of Acer’s first-ever Ultrabook, the Aspire S3, codenamed “Hummingbird.”

Released recently by the company in an incredibly slim and light form factor, the Acer Aspire S3 sets bold new standards in how a laptop should look and feel, while also revolutionizing the way a laptop should work.

Only 17.5-mm thin and weighing less than 3 lbs, the S3 delivers ultimate portability without cutting corners on performance.

It includes next-generation Intel Core i5 processors, integrated Intel HD Graphics, high-speed 20GB solid-state drive (SSD), the Acer Green “Instant On” technology, and essential USB and HDMI ports — making the Acer Aspire S3 every bit as powerful and fast as its thicker, heavier counterparts.

True to the essence of its design inspiration — the hummingbird — the S3 is extremely light and agile, perfect for use as an everyday laptop.

Thanks to Acer’s Green Instant On technology, it springs to life at once, and can resume from sleep mode in less than two seconds. It enters Deep Sleep mode after eight hours of inactivity, allowing it to restore data and remain on standby for up to 50 days without restarting or shutting down; once awakened from Deep Sleep, it snaps back to life in less than six seconds, bringing users back right where they left off.

The Acer Aspire S3 also connects to the Internet with lightning-quick speed. With the new Acer Instant Connect technology, it has the ability to remember favorite access points and allow users to connect to e-mails, instant messages, websites, social networks, and other Web-based tools and applications up to four times faster than on conventional laptops.

Cutting-edge SSD (solid-state drive) storage, meanwhile, enables the Acer Aspire S3 to deliver enhanced levels of reliability and energy efficiency. The laptop can run for up to six hours of continuous usage on a single charge of its long-life battery. And because its dynamic airflow design directs exhausted heat toward, then out, the rear side, users won’t ever have to worry about performance lags or overheated components.

The Acer Aspire S3 includes other aerodynamic design elements that optimize its performance and improve its durability. The sleek aluminum/magnesium alloy chassis — finished in fingerprint-free metallic silver — provides rigidity and strength while keeping the laptop’s weight at a minimum.

To enhance thermal comfort, Acer placed all heat-generating components away from the palm rest and multi-gesture touchpad. Vent gaps were also added throughout the full-sized chiclet keyboard, effectively funneling warm air away from the user.

Even the seamless profile of the Acer Aspire S3 is designed to stay clean and cool, with only a two-in-one card reader and a headphone port placed on the left and right sides; the rest of the connectors — one HDMI and two USB ports — are located at the back.

Contributing to the modern industrial vibe that the Acer Aspire S3 exudes are its extremely thin lid and aluminum bezel, both of which combine to frame and protect the 13.3-inch LED-backlit display.

With its 16:9 aspect ratio and high-definition (HD) 1366 x 788 resolution, the Acer Aspire S3 screen represents another design breakthrough; its visuals are so clear and sharp that they make users feel like they are looking at a bigger, wider screen.

The sound coming from inside the Acer Aspire S3 is equally impressive. That’s because its stereo speakers are optimized by professionally tuned Dolby Home Theater v4 audio enhancement suite, engineered for cinematic surround sound and enhance dialogue quality.

As an incredibly portable Ultrabook, the Acer Aspire S3 slips easily into a briefcase, purse or even a manila envelope. But just because it takes up less space doesn’t mean the laptop is thin on features.

The new Acer Clear.fi solution lets users wirelessly share files across home and social networks. The dual Crystal Eye 1.3MP webcams (one in front, one at the back) provide high-pixel density for quick snapshots and online video calls, while the built-in Bluetooth 4.0+ HSR technology applies the latest standards for wireless short-range data transfers.

With all these features, Acer’s new ultra-portable and lightning-fast laptop looks, feels and works to satisfy users’ every demand. In this sense, the Acer Aspire S3 is an instant turn-on — a technological fantasy coming to life in a head-turning, awe-inspiring package.