Acer launched a line-up of green PCs with its Vero series, including the Acer Aspire Vero laptop for consumers and the Acer TravelMate Vero laptop for commercial use.
From PCs to peripherals, Vero devices share certain green guidelines, such as utilising post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and shipping in recyclable packaging. As sustainability concerns not only how a product is made, but also what becomes of it, the Vero devices have also been designed to be easy to disassemble, simplifying the process of repairs or upgrades and ultimately increasing the devices’ lifespans.
Acer Aspire Vero laptop
The Acer Aspire Vero is a tangible manifestation of Acer’s commitment to more sustainable operations. Its chassis is composed of 30% PCR plastic, cutting CO2 emissions by 21% for the production of that part. The keycaps also contain 50% PCR plastic, and the award-winning 100% recyclable packaging can be repurposed as a DIY laptop stand.
From there, a thoughtful design helps to eliminate needless waste by making it easy to disassemble, repair, upgrade and recycle the computer or its components. Running the newly-released Windows 11 operating system, it’s also incredibly easy to use.
The green PC’s 99% recyclable 15.6-inch FHD IPS display is powered by 11th Gen Intel Core processors and Intel Iris X Graphics. When working on less demanding tasks, its new VeroSense software gives users the option of selecting a usage mode that has been optimised for energy efficiency and battery life.
Features like Wi-Fi 6, a Type-C USB port and two Type-A USB ports make for a more reliable usage experience. Acer’s TrueHarmony and PurifiedVoice technologies, with AI noise reduction, allow for crystal-clear conference calls.
Acer TravelMate Vero laptop
The TravelMate Vero is an eco-friendly business laptop aimed at organisations which champion sustainable practices. It comes with up to an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB of DDR4 memory and a 1 TB SSD, more than sufficient for large productivity tasks, and this power is supported by security measures.
A discrete TPM provides enterprise-level security and manageability, while a Kensington lock slot provides physical protection for important data. The TravelMate Vero also ships with Acer ProShield Plus, an all-in-one security solution which includes features like encryption and decryption, plus the biometric authentication measures built into Windows 11 Pro.
Part of the Vero lineup of green PCs, the TravelMate Vero features 30% PCR plastic throughout its chassis, is designed to be easily repaired or upgraded.
Acer Veriton Vero Mini PC
The Acer Veriton Vero Mini is a mini PC designed to provide commercial-grade performance in a compact and customisable tower. Users can take advantage of plenty of connectivity options with fast and stable Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) or Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) in addition to an array of USB and display ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port that allows for simultaneous high speed data transfer and power charging.
The device will feature Intel Core vPro processors, 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 Veriton Vero Mini’s ventilated chassis consists of 25% PCR plastic.
Acer Vero BR277 Monitor
The Vero BR277 is a sustainable FHD monitor with a housing made from more than 50% PCR plastic, and has earned green certifications from Energy Star, TCO and EPEAT.
The monitor sits on Acer’s Ergostand, enabling users to tilt, swivel, height-adjust and pivot the monitor until the perfect viewing angle is achieved, and also features Acer’s VisionCare suite of technology that helps to reduce eye strain. The monitor’s ComfyView display features a non-glare and flicker-less panel that can be dimmed to 15% brightness, significantly dimmer than many monitors on the market, and also leverages Acer’s BlueLightShield to reduce the amount of blue light that users are exposed to.
All these products ship in 100% recyclable packaging. Those interested in going all-green can complete the full eco-friendly set with the Macaron Vero Mouse, Vero Mousepad and Vero Sleeve).
Pricing and availability info:
The Acer Aspire Vero is now available in EMEA starting at EUR 799.
The Acer TravelMate Vero will be available in the first quarter of 2022 and starts at EUR 919.
The Acer Vero BR277 Monitor (EUR 299) , the Macaron Vero Mouse (EUR 24.90), the Vero Mousepad (EUR 19.90) and the Vero Ecosleeve (EUR 24.90) will be available from February 2022 onwards.
