facebook rss twitter

The TravelMate X514-51 Series from Acer

Tags: Acer (TPE:2353), Intel (NASDAQ:INTC)

Quick Link: HEXUS.net/qad5wh

Add to My Vault: x

PRESS RELEASE

  • Ideal for frequent travelers, it sports a 14-inch FHD IPS screen and a sleek, yet durable design that’s just 14.99 mm thin and weighs only 980 gram  
  • Supports battery life of up to 10 hours(1) for a full day of meetings or a transatlantic flight 
  • Up to 8th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, high-speed DDR4 memory and ultrafast SSDs fuel excellent performance   
  • LED backlit chiclet keyboard provides comfortable typing even in dim environments; fingerprint reader supports Windows Hello to verify identity without a password   

BIOGGIO, Switzerland (MAR. 14, 2019) Acer today announced its new TravelMate X514-51 thin and light commercial notebook series for small and medium businesses. It’s designed for professionals requiring a durable, yet sleek device that can support heavy workloads and frequent business travel.   

The TravelMate X5 sports a premium quality a magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis for holding up to the rigors of life on the go. These materials are two to four times stronger than standard aluminum alloys at the same thickness, yet weigh up to 20-35 percent less. This blend of materials makes the TravelMate X514-51 series thin and light while also being resistant to bending and twisting. 

Highly portable, the TravelMate X514-51 weighs just 980 grams and measures only 14.99 mm thin making it easier than ever to hold and fit in a briefcase, bag or backpack. Up to 10 hours(1) of battery life supports a full day’s work on a single charge. Primed for excellent performance, the new notebooks are powered by up to 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, up to 16GB DDR4 memory, and up to fast and responsive two 512GB solid state drives for viewing and editing large spreadsheets, presentations and videos. Outfitted with Windows 10 Pro, the TravelMate X514-51 provides powerful security and productivity essentials. 

“We’re confident our professional customers will appreciate our thinnest and lightest professional notebooks to date,” Nick Walter UK’s Head of Product Business Unit. “Sleek, yet robust, they’re built for the rigors of frequent travel with a sturdy chassis and strong security features to keep data safe at home and abroad.” 

Powerful Components, Durable Construction 

Supporting Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) with IPS technology, the TravelMate X514-51’s 14-inch display sports narrow 9.2mm bezels to maximize viewing area and provide clear viewing of documents, video and webpages, even at wide angles. Acer BlueLightShield™ lets customers adjust the blue light emitted for maximum viewing comfort.  

A full-sized back-lit keyboard provides comfortable typing and helps business travelers stay productive in low-light areas, such as airplanes and commuter trains. A precision touchpad with a damage-resistant, ultra-responsive Corning® Gorilla® Glass NBT™ touchpad supports two-finger scroll, pinch and gestures. Compared to traditional mylar, Corning® Gorilla® Glass is harder, more resistant to scratches as well as flatter, so fingers glide more smoothly over the surface.  It’s also easier to clean. 

Skype for Business Certified, the TravelMate X514-51 boasts cutting-edge audio and video with handy meeting features. Professionals who interface with off-site vendors, associates and partners will appreciate the 720p HD webcam with Acer Purified. Voice, two built-in speakers and two microphones for far-field pickup, keyboard suppression and voice tracking. Compatible with Cortana for leveraging voice commands, it’s designed to accelerate tasks for staying organized, playing music and managing the home remotely.  

For quick plug-and-play docking, the TravelMate X514-51 has a USB Type-C port for pairing with an optional Acer USB Type-C™ Dock II (sold separately) to expand workspace capabilities, including the connection of up to three 4K displays. Excellent connectivity is delivered via MU-MIMO 2x2802.11ac and Bluetooth® 5.0.  

Tight Security, Easy Maintenance 

The TravelMate X514-51 comes with robust security features. An embedded fingerprint reader, integrated into the power button, works with Windows Hello for quick and secure sign-in via a fingertip. A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip provides hardware-based protection for passwords and encryption keys. The system is also preloaded with Acer ProShield, a suite of security and management tools, to safeguard sensitive data. In addition, Acer Office Management, allows IT professionals to deploy security policies and monitor assets from one intuitive interface, while a Kensington lock provides additional security. Easy to repair, simply removing 11 screws on the underside of the chassis provides access the solid state drive, battery, heat sink and WiFi network interface card. 

Pricing and Availability 

The Acer TravelMate X514-51 notebook series are available in EMEA with a two year warranty2 starting at €999.-. This traveler’s warranty is valid in more than 30 countries where Acer has authorized repair facilities.  

About Acer  

Founded in 1976, today Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies and has a presence in over 160 countries. As Acer looks into the future, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another to open up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. From service-oriented technologies to the Internet of Things to gaming and virtual reality, Acer’s 7,000+ employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.   

1. Battery life claim based on MobileMark 2014. Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched.  All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.  

2. Availability and terms of Acer warranty may vary by region.