The Acer Spin 7 is the first computer with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G chip

 Acer has introduced the latest generation of its Spin 7 lineup at IFA 2020, and there’s a twist: rather than the usual Intel processor, the brand new model will be the primary pc with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G chip. It’s additionally Acer’s first 5G computer.

From the out of doors, the brand new Spin 7 appears to be a modestly updated version of the cutting-edge version, with slightly squared-off corners and gold accents. But the adjustments are extra good sized. The ARM-based Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 processor method that, in addition to assisting 5G (both mmWave and sub-6 GHz), Acer is also promising that it’ll provide “multi-day” battery life.

Additionally, Acer is including an lively Wacom pen that offers four,096 degrees of stress sensitivity and may dock into the facet of the pc to recharge. The relaxation of the specifications are quite mundane: the Spin 7 may have a 14-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen panel with Antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass, a 360-degree hinge (to higher take benefit of that Wacom pen), two USB-C ports, and a legacy USB-A port for precise measure.

There’s still lots we don’t recognize approximately the Spin 7, such as similarly specification information or, most importantly, the rate or launch date. But assuming that Acer and Qualcomm can virtually deliver on the battery and connectivity guarantees, it’ll be an interesting laptop whenever it does launch.