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Acer's latest concepts asks, "do want your handheld to flip into a laptop," and my bad eyes say no
Acer has unveiled the Project Dualplay Mini concept, a handheld gaming PC that can transform into a small laptop. While the design is slick, the author expresses concern about eye strain from the small screen in laptop mode. The concept showcases Acer's ambitions in the portable PC market, though it is not yet a confirmed product.
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 pricing puts the nail in the handheld coffin for me: it is now a luxury market
Acer's new Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PCs, featuring Intel's latest chips, are priced between £1,000 and £1,500 (approximately $1,300 to $2,000), indicating a shift towards a luxury market for such devices. This high pricing is consistent with other recent releases like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and makes the previously accessible handheld gaming PC market increasingly niche.
Forget the Predator, the second handheld Acer is taking to Computex could be far more interesting
Acer has revealed the Nitro Blaze Link, a new device designed to stream games from specific Acer gaming laptops, similar to the PlayStation Portal for PCs. This device is expected to launch in late 2026 and aims to offer a more budget-friendly portable play option amidst industry component shortages and rising prices.
Acer's Predator Atlas 8 handheld gaming PC with new Intel G-series chips looks a lot like a beefier Lenovo Legion…
Acer has unveiled the Predator Atlas 8, a new handheld gaming PC featuring Intel's Arc G-Series processors. The device shares design similarities with the Lenovo Legion Go S and boasts an 8-inch 1900x1200 120Hz display. It will offer up to 1TB of storage and 24GB of RAM, with an 80 Wh battery aiming for exceptional longevity, and is slated for release in October 2026.
The first Intel Arc G3 handhelds could emerge tomorrow, including an Acer portable I'd deemed vaporware
Intel is preparing to launch its Arc G3 line of gaming handhelds, with an announcement expected on May 28. This includes a new Acer Predator Atlas 8 model, potentially succeeding the limited Acer Nitro Blaze, and an updated MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ featuring a Panther Lake chip. The new devices are expected to compete with existing premium handhelds like the ASUS ROG Ally X and Steam Deck OLED.
