The Best 1440p QD-OLED Monitors for Less Than $500
We tested 11 budget 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitors to find the best buys, comparing full- and limited-brightness panels, features, design, and pricing to see which models are actually worth it.
Google's Googlebook isn't a better Chromebook, it's an attempt to rebuild the PC around Android
The first Googlebook lineup includes laptops from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo, starting at $899
Acer CEO says PC prices could fall by 2027, accuses rivals of milking the RAM shortage for profit
Micron, SK Hynix, and Adata CEOs have predicted shortages lasting into 2030 or beyond
Acer's new DualPlay Mini is a handheld gaming PC that flips open into a mini laptop
This prototype handheld PC aims to combine gaming and productivity
Nvidia RTX Spark laptops, desktops arrive in October from six manufacturers
RTX Spark will compete against AMD's Ryzen AI, Intel Panther Lake, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X
Steam Deck sells out again despite $300 price hike, meanwhile Intel unveils new handheld chip to counter AMD's dominance
New handhelds with Intel Arc G3 are coming next month
Microsoft counters MacBook Neo with free Game Pass and Office bundle on Windows laptops
Apple's $600 MacBook is forcing Microsoft to respond
Asus and Acer block German users from drivers and BIOS updates after patent fallout
German PC users are collateral damage in an HEVC patent fight
Acer and Asus ordered to halt PC sales in Germany after Nokia wins HEVC patent ruling
A court injunction blocks new shipments while retailers sell remaining stock
Acer's Predator X27U gaming OLED sees significant price drop to $429
The Acer Predator X27U OLED is a 27" 1440p gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. It delivers excellent motion clarity, deep contrast, and fast response times. When we reviewed it two years ago, its $1,000 MSRP limited its value, but at $429, the X27U is far easier to recommend.
The Best Gaming Laptops: Gaming on the Go
Gaming laptops keep leveling up, with new CPUs and GPUs boosting power and efficiency. With so many configs and form factors, let us help in choosing the right one for your needs.
Acer unveils Swift 16 AI laptop: Intel Panther Lake chip, 3K OLED display, "world's largest" trackpad
The first laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake chips
What just happened? Acer has just revealed the first laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake chips, the Swift 16 AI. In addition to featuring the upcoming APU, the device also boasts a 16-inch 3K OLED display and the "world's largest" haptic touchpad.
Acer's new Predator QD-OLED monitors deliver 240Hz at 4K and 1440p resolutions
The cheapest 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor to date?
Acer Swift Go 14 laptop is on sale at $649, featuring a Core Ultra 5 and Arc graphics
The Acer Swift Go 14 is a lightweight ultra-portable with a 14-inch OLED display, Core Ultra 5 125H, Intel Arc graphics and Wi-Fi 6E, designed for productivity and mobility. Usually $850, today it's hit a record-low of $649 on Amazon.
Acer to hike US laptop prices by 10% in response to Trump tariffs
Higher prices go into effect in March
Acer unveils comically large Nitro Blaze gaming handheld with 11-inch screen
There's also an 8.8-inch sibling if that's a bit much
The Best Laptops: Power, Productivity, Portability, and Budget Choices
It's been an eventful year for laptops, and our fully refreshed guide features all-new models, whether you're looking for power, portability, or a budget-friendly choice.
Acer's new Nitro gaming monitors push refresh rates to a blistering 600Hz
Five new gaming monitors launched, ranging from $350 to $800
Acer unveils new gaming PCs, including its first handheld, and a Predator 15th-gen Core Arrow Lake desktop
Acer also revealed a laptop with a detachable controller
Acer shows off new 57-inch 120Hz Predator Z57, and more gaming displays
7,680 x 2,160 at 120Hz to compete with Samsung's Odyssey Neo G9
The Best Laptops - Early 2024
As we wrap up the year and welcome 2024, it's not a bad time to buy a new laptop to start the New Year fresh. The market is brimming with options, and there are plenty of deals to be had.
Acer Nitro V 16 gaming laptop is the first to be powered by Ryzen 8040 CPU
The new "AI-ready" laptop will start shipping in early 2024
The Best Gaming Laptops 2023: Gaming on the Go
Our top picks for the best gaming laptops cover budget machines you can still game on to the absolute monster desktop replacements that will tear through anything you throw at them.
Two billion reasons: Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, and Lenovo will make laptops, desktops and servers in India
India welcomes global PC giants: $2 billion incentive scheme fuels manufacturing