On its left side you’ll find a removable optical drive, an SD card reader, two audio jacks (one for headphones, another for a microphone), two USB 3.0 ports, and the charging port. No matter how much I tried to keep the lid clean, I simply couldn’t keep prints off it unless I wiped it down regularly.Īs a full-sized notebook the Predator is brimming with expansion ports. One drawback of the plastic chassis is that it’s a fingerprint magnet. Granted, gaming laptops of this size aren’t meant for toting around campus or on cross country trips, but the size and weight of the larger Predator is going to ensure you’re leaving it plugged in and on a desk. Its plastic housing measures 16.65 x 12.66 x 1.56 inches, and it weighs just over 9 pounds. Kevin Lee + 1 more Design and FeaturesFrom the moment I saw the box and then had to unpack the Predator 17, there was no doubt this is a fairly large notebook.
#ACER PREDATOR 21X CHASSIS 1080P#
It's a surprisingly affordable upgrade, but keep in mind the GTX 1070 GPU in this beast's belly is a little better suited for 1080p or 1440p gaming. My review unit’s 1080p display was sharp enough for my liking, but for those who’d rather go with a 4K model can expect to pay a little more, or at least that was the price at the time of this review through Acer’s web store. The Predator 17 is available in alternative configurations at various price points, including a newer model with an Intel Kaby Lake processor (Core i7-7700HQ), a larger SSD, a 4K QHD screen, or a smaller 15-inch display. Ports: 4 x USB 3.0 (1 X USB charging with power off), 1 x USB 3.1 Type C, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI w/HDCP support, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x audio input jack, 1 x audio output jack 1 x DC-in port, SD Card reader.Optical: Removable 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive (M-Disc enabled).Display: 1920x1080 17.3-inch widescreen with IPS technology (16:9 aspect).Here are the specifications of the Acer Predator 17 I'm evaluating: Throw in a removable optical drive that can be replaced by an additional cooling fan (included), and you find yourself looking at potentially one heck of a deal. That’s a big discount off of a device that, despite using a last-generation Intel processor, is fully capable of powering intense gaming sessions. Acer currently sells new models for $1,799. However, Walmart and Acer’s web store have it listed at well below that price tag - with Walmart winning the price war at $1,548 for a refurbished unit. On Acer’s Predator website, the price of this particular unit is marked at $1,999. It boasts an Intel Skylake i7 processor paired with NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1070. Back in the real world, we're going to be examining the larger of its two Predator gaming models the Predator 17 (See it on Amazon). Acer’s lineup of gaming laptops is quite broad, as the company offers models ranging in price from a modest $799 for the budget-oriented Aspire VX 15 to the more powerful Predator line which tops out with the ludicrous Predator 21X that goes for an insane $8,999. Note that if you click on one of these links to buy the product, IGN may get a share of the sale. Be sure to visit IGN Tech for all the latest comprehensive hands-on reviews and best-of roundups.
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