Acer expands its line of environmentally friendly Vero products

Editor’s summary

• Acer presented its Vero green product line that use post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and recyclable packaging
• The Acer Aspire Vero is an eco-friendly, scalable laptop, Acer’s first step on the path to a green PC that uses PCR plastic throughout the chassis
• The Acer TravelMate Vero is a business laptop that combines Vero green design with 11th Gen Intel^® Heart^â„¢ i7 processors
• The Acer Veriton Vero is a modern mini desktop PC designed to deliver commercial grade performance in a compact body that can be widely customized.
• The Acer Vero BR277 is an FHD monitor with ENERGY STAR green certifications^®, TCO and EPEAT
• A series of Vero accessories such as mice, mouse pads and laptop sleeves have also been announced.

TAIPEI, October 13, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Acer has launched a line of green PCs with its Vero series, including the Acer Aspire Vero laptop for consumers and Acer TravelMate Vero laptop computer for commercial use. From PCs to peripherals, Vero devices share certain green guidelines, such as using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and shipping in recyclable packaging. As durability is not only about how a product is made but what it becomes, Acer’s Vero devices have also been designed to be easy to take apart, simplifying the repair or upgrade process and ultimately increasing the cost. service life of devices.

Acer Aspire Vero – Green Laptop

More than just a sleek computer, the Acer Aspire Vero (AV15-51) is a tangible manifestation of Acer’s commitment to more sustainable operations. Its chassis is made of 30% PCR plastic, cutting off CO₂ 21% emissions^[1] for the manufacture of this part. The keycaps also contain 50% PCR plastic, and the Aspire Vero’s award-winning 100% recyclable packaging can be reused as a DIY laptop stand. From there, a thoughtful design helps eliminate unnecessary waste by making it easier to disassemble, repair, upgrade, and recycle the computer or its components. Running the new Windows 11 operating system, it’s also incredibly easy to use.

Green PC’s 99% recyclable 15.6-inch FHD IPS display is powered by 11th gen Intel^® Heart^â„¢ processors and Intel^® Iris^® X^e Graphic^[2], so users can count on world-class performance and productivity when they need it. When you’re working on less demanding tasks, Acer’s new VeroSense^â„¢ The software offers users the option of selecting an optimized usage mode for energy efficiency and battery life. Features like Wi-Fi 6, one USB Type-C port, and two USB Type-A ports provide a more reliable using experience, while Acer TrueHarmony^â„¢ and Acer PurifiedVoice^â„¢ with AI noise reduction enable crystal clear conference calls.

Users interested in going green can complete the eco-friendly Vero package with the Macaron Vero Mouse (AMR020), Vero mouse pad (AMP120 / AMP121) and Vero sleeve (ABG131 / ABG132).

Acer TravelMate Vero – Green Laptop

The Acer TravelMate Vero (TMV15-51) is an eco-friendly business laptop for organizations that champion sustainable practices. It comes with up to an 11th generation Intel^® Heart^™ i7 processor^[2], 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 1TB SSD, more than enough for big productivity tasks, and that power is backed by security measures. A discreet TPM provides enterprise-grade security and manageability, while a Kensington lock slot provides physical protection for important data. The TravelMate Vero also comes with Acer ProShield Plus, an all-in-one security solution that includes features like encryption and decryption, as well as biometric authentication measures built into Windows 11 Pro.

This version of the TravelMate Vero allows businesses to customize^[3] the laptop startup logo, an important part of branding for businesses large and small. This is made possible by the features available in the Acer commercial BIOS, which also allows you to lock or restore the BIOS, update it even on a non-Windows platform, and take advantage of CHIPSEC validation for system security. further improved.

Part of the Vero Green PC line, the TravelMate Vero features 30% PCR plastic throughout its chassis, is designed to be easily repaired or upgraded, and ships in 100% recyclable packaging.

Acer Veriton Vero Mini – Desk green

The Acer Veriton Vero Mini (VVN4690G) is an eco-friendly mini PC designed to deliver commercial-grade performance in a compact, customizable tower, providing users with the perfect device for their unique work situation. Users can enjoy numerous connectivity options with fast and stable Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) in addition to a range of USB and display ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port which enables high speed data transfer and simultaneous power charging. The device will feature a next-generation Intel processor^® Heart^â„¢ vPro^® processors^[2], and with a dedicated set of management tools like Acer Office Manager and Acer Control Center, IT staff can smoothly manage their company’s entire fleet of computers.

The ventilated chassis of the Veriton Vero Mini is made of 25% PCR plastic and the green mini-pc comes in a 100% recyclable box.

Acer Vero BR277 – Green Monitor

Reflecting Acer’s commitment to the environment, the Acer Vero BR277 is a durable FHD monitor with an enclosure made of over 50% PCR plastic and has received ENERGY STAR green certifications^®, TCO and EPEAT. Its next priority is comfort: the monitor sits on Acer’s Ergostand, allowing users to tilt, swivel, adjust height and rotate the monitor until the perfect viewing angle is achieved. achieved, and also features Acer’s VisionCare suite of technologies that help reduce eye strain. The monitor’s ComfyView screen features an anti-glare, flicker-free panel that can be dimmed up to 15% brightness, considerably lower than many monitors on the market, and also takes advantage of Acer’s BlueLightShield^â„¢ to reduce the amount of blue light to which users are exposed.

As a finishing touch, the monitor is shipped in 100% recyclable packaging.

Acer earthion

The culmination of more than a decade of sustainability efforts by Acer, the Earthion platform combines the strengths of the company, its supply chain partners, employees and consumers (channels) to address environmental challenges with innovative solutions. To date, the Acer group, including its global operations and subsidiaries, has successfully achieved its 2020 target of reducing its carbon emissions by 60% globally.^[4]. As member of RE100, Acer is currently making arrangements to source renewable energy for all of its energy use by 2035.

Pricing and availability

The Acer Aspire Vero (AV15-51) is currently available in North America in November from $ 699.99; in EMEA in October from 799 euros; and in China in October from 4,999 RMB.

The Acer TravelMate Vero (TMV15-51) will be available in North America in January 2022 from $ 899.99; in EMEA in Q1’22 from 919 euros.

The Acer Vero BR277 monitor will be available in North America in March 2022 from 299 USD; in EMEA in March 2022 from 299 euros; and in China in March 2022, from 1 999 RMB.

The Macaron Vero mouse (AMR020) will be available in EMEA in February 2022 from € 24.90.

The Vero mouse pad (AMP120 / AMP121) will be available in EMEA in February 2022 from € 19.90.

The Vero Ecosleeve (ABG131 / ABG132) will be available in EMEA in February 2022 from € 24.90.

Exact specifications, prices and availability vary by region. To inquire about availability, product specifications and pricing in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

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About Acer

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[1] Lower emissions compared to regular laptop plastic chassis for same size laptops. The estimated value is calculated from the PlasticsEurope eco-profile reports. The comparison focuses only on the material itself and is limited to comparing 100% virgin plastic with 70% virgin plastic and 30% recycled plastic while assuming that other factors that can influence CO2 emissions are equal.

[2] Specifications may vary by model and region. All models subject to availability.

[3] Please contact Acer to access the software tools needed to customize the boot logo.

[4] Taking 2009 as the reference year for the comparisons

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