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Acer Launches New Nitro V Series Laptops, Expanding Its Essential Gaming Portfolio

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Introducing new Nitro V series laptops available in multiple screen sizes, including 14-, 15-, 16-, and 17-inch models powered by the latest silicon.The Acer Nitro V AI gaming laptop line features up to the new AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processor, powered by an NPU performing up to 50 AI TOPS and supports the latest AI features and applications.The Nitro V 15 gaming laptop is powered by Intel® Core™ 7 processor 240H, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPUs with NVIDIA DLSS 3.5, a sleek new design, and upgrades to enhance better gaming performance and multitasking.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today unveiled its new Nitro V series in various screen sizes, showcasing a powerful lineup of entry-level gaming laptops designed to make AI-powered gaming more accessible. Ideal for students, creators, and essential gamers seeking all-around performance, the Nitro V laptops offer a blend of exceptional responsiveness, stutter-free visuals, and ample storage to support the demands of evolving AI features and applications.

Available in various configurations and screen sizes, the new Nitro devices cater to diverse user preferences and styles. Additionally, they come with three months of PC Game Pass. PC Game Pass is designed for PC players, including games on day one such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Ara: History Untold, and titles from EA Play.

Nitro V AI Gaming Laptops

The new Nitro V AI laptop lineup debuts with a range of models to choose from: the Nitro V 17 AI, Nitro V 16 AI, and Nitro V 14 AI. These gaming laptops are powered by up to the new AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processor, based on the new “Zen 5” architecture. They enable smooth local AI capabilities, and are optimized for low power consumption, offering excellent battery life and accelerated responsiveness when gaming or creating. These Copilot+ PCs are powered by an NPU performing up to 50 AI TOPS of processing power and enable generative AI experiences, like Cocreator in Paint. They also come with AI-powered graphics, featuring up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPUs[1] with the latest NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 technologies for lifelike virtual scenes with ray tracing and up to 32 GB of memory and 2 TB of storage.

The Nitro V 17 AI (ANV17-61) gaming laptop features up to a 17.3-inch,16:9 QHD (2560 x 1440) display with up to a 165 Hz refresh rate and DCI-P3 100% color gamut range. The Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-61) offers a WQXGA (2560 x 1600) resolution, up to 180 Hz and sRGB 100% support. The Nitro V14 AI (ANV14-62) provides up to a WQXGA resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate, and its white, pearl-like finish goes beyond traditional designs, making this laptop stand out in a market typically dominated by darker colors.

Acer Nitro V 15 Gaming Laptops

The new Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) features up to an AMD™ Ryzen 7 8845HS processor, while the Nitro V 15 (ANV15-52) is powered by up to an Intel® Core™ 7 processor 240H, with dedicated AI acceleration capabilities. Its 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) panel includes a 180 Hz refresh rate, 3 ms response time, and 100% support for the sRGB color spectrum.

NitroSense and AI Features

The Nitro Sense key gives users command over the laptop’s performance and customizations, with direct access to the control center and AI software suite through the new Experience Zone 2.0. Whether in a call or streaming in-game, Acer PurifiedVoice harnesses the power of AI to block out external noises, while Acer PurifiedView always keeps users front and center of all the action.

Price and Availability

The Nitro V 17 AI (ANV17-61) laptop will be available in EMEA in June, starting at EUR 1,299.

The Nitro V 16 AI (ANV16-61) laptop will be available in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 1,299.

The Nitro V 15 AI (ANV15-42) laptop will be available in EMEA in January, starting at EUR 849.

The Nitro V 15 (ANV15-52) laptop will be available in Australia in April, starting at AUD 1,999.

The Nitro V 14 AI (ANV14-62) laptop will be available in EMEA in April, starting at 1,099 EUR.

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

Visit Acer’s Media Center for product images and specifications, or visit the Press Room to see all announcements.

Specifications

Name

Acer Nitro V 17 AI

Model

ANV17-61

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processors

AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processor, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB of cache, AMD Ryzen AI-capable

AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340 processor, 6 cores, 12 threads, 24 MB of cache, AMD Ryzen AI-capable

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU (194 AI TOPS)

Display

17.3-inch QHD (2560×1440) panel, 165 Hz, 3 ms response time, 100% DCI-P3, 300 nits

17.3-inch FHD panel, 180 Hz, 3 ms response time, 100% SRGB, 300 nits 

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 SDRAM, 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) IR camera

Audio

DTS® X Ultra, 2 speakers

Ports

USB 4 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD card reader

Battery

Up to 76 W

Network

Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet E2600, Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Dimension, weight

400.85 mm (W) 275.62 (D)17.2 – 24.0 mm (H), 3 kg

Features

NitroSense 5.0, Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt™, Copilot+ PC, PC Game Pass

 

Name

Acer Nitro V 16 AI

Model

ANV16-61

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processors

AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processor, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB of cache, AMD Ryzen AI-capable

AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340 processor, 6 cores, 12 threads, 24 MB of cache, AMD Ryzen AI-capable

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU (194 AI TOPS)

Display

16-inch WQXGA (2560×1600) panel, 180 Hz, 3 ms response time, 100% SRGB, 400 nits

16-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) panel, 180 Hz, 3 ms response time, 100% SRGB, 400 nits

16-inch WUXGA (1920×1200) panel, 165 Hz, 3 ms response time, 45% NTSC, 300 nits

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 SDRAM, 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) IR camera

Audio

DTS® X Ultra, 2 speakers

Ports

USB 4 Type-C, dual USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, MicroSD card reader

Battery

 Up to 76W

Network

Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet E2600, Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Dimensions, weight

360.04 (W) x 275.62 (D) x 16.1/24.5 (H) mm, 2.43 kg

Features

NitroSense 5.0, Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt™, Copilot+ PC, PC Game Pass

 

Name

Acer Nitro V 15 AI

Model

ANV15-42

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processors

AMD Ryzen™ 7 8845HS octa-core processor (up to 8 MB L2 cache, up to 16 MB L3 cache, 3.8 GHz with boost up to 5.1 GHz)

AMD Ryzen™ 5 8645HS hexa-core processor (up to 6 MB L2 cache, up to 16 MB L3 cache, 4.3 GHz with boost up to 5.0 GHz)

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU (194 AI TOPS)

Display

15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) panel, 180 Hz, 3 ms response time, 100% SRGB, 300 nits

15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) panel, 165 Hz, 3 ms response time, 45% NTSC, 300 nits 

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 SDRAM, 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 SSD

Camera

HD (1280×720) IR camera

Audio

DTS® X Ultra, 2 speakers

Ports

USB 4 Type-C, x3 USB 3.2, HDMI

Battery

57 W

Network

Wi-Fi 6E, Ethernet E2600, Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Dimensions, weight

362.3 mm (W) 239.89 (D) 15.7-23.5 (H), 2.1 kg

Features

NitroSense 5.0, Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt™, PC Game Pass

 

Name

Acer Nitro V 15

Model

ANV15-52

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processors

Intel® Core™ 7 processor 240H

Intel® Core™ 5 processor 210H

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU (194 AI TOPS)

Display

15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) panel, 180 Hz, 3 ms response time, 100% SRGB, 300 nits

15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) panel, 165 Hz, 3 ms response time, 45% NTSC, 300 nits 

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 SDRAM, up to 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe M.2 SSD

Camera

HD (1280×720) IR camera

Audio

DTS® X Ultra, 2 speakers

Ports

Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C, x3 USB 3.2, HDMI

Battery

57 W

Network

Wi-Fi 6, RTL8111H-CG, Bluetooth 5.2 or above

Dimensions, weight

362.3 mm (W) 239.89 (D) 15.7-23.5 (H), 2.1 kg

Features

NitroSense 5.0, Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer ProCam, PC Game Pass

 

Name

Acer Nitro V 14

Model

ANV14-62

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processors

AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 350 processor, 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB of cache, AMD Ryzen AI-capable

AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 340 processor, 6 cores, 12 threads, 24 MB of cache, AMD Ryzen AI-capable

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU (194 AI TOPS)

Display

14.5-inch WQXGA panel, 165 Hz, 3 ms response time, 300 nits

14.5-inch WUXGA panel, 120 Hz, 3 ms response time, 300 nits

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 SDRAM, up to 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD

Camera

FHD (1920×1080) IR camera

Audio

DTS® X Ultra, 2 speakers

Ports

USB 4 Type-C x2, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD

Battery

76 W

Network

Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Dimensions, weight

325.7 mm (W) 236.8 (D) 13.9-21.9 (H), 1.6 kg

Features

NitroSense 5.0, Experience Zone 2.0, Acer PurifiedVoice™ 2.0, Acer PurifiedView™, Acer ProCam, Copilot+ PC, PC Game Pass

 

[1] Specifications may vary depending on model and/or region.

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs over 7,800 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

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Lexar Launches the Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card

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V30 rating provides seamless 4K 60fps recording

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage, today announced the new Lexar® Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card, a versatile storage solution designed for videographers, gamers and creators who need reliable, high-performance storage across their favorite portable devices with microSD slots. Combining fast data transfers, support for high-quality video capture and durable construction, the new card helps users spend less time managing storage and more time creating and capturing their next adventure.

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back.”

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back,” said Lizette Lynch, Director of Brand Marketing at Lexar North America. “With a combination of fast transfers, reliable performance and rugged durability, the SILVER GO gives users the speed and storage they need to capture, create and play with confidence.”

The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card offers top-notch performance of max read speeds of 250MB/s and max write speeds of 180MB/s1. Users can reach max transfer speeds when pairing the cards with the Lexar microSD/SD Reader. With a V30 Video Speed Class rating, the Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card delivers smooth, uninterrupted 4K 60fps Ultra HD recording and keeps pace with rapid-fire burst shooting. The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card is optimized for action cameras, drones and handheld consoles including DJI, Insta360, GoPro, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck2, to name a few.

Available in capacities 64GB-512GB, the SILVER GO microSDXC is built for durability, with features such as IPX7 waterproof, wearproof, drop-proof, temperature-proof, X-ray-proof, shockproof, magnetic-proof, and vibration resistance. The free Lexar Recovery Tool gives users peace of mind, helping users attempt to recover accidentally deleted files. Separately, Lexar products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

The Lexar SILVER GO microSDXC is available through Amazon, with the 512GB available at an MSRP of $144.99, 256GB available at an MSRP of $84.99, 128GB available at an MSRP of $54.99, and 64GB available at an MSRP of $34.99. For more information, visit americas.lexar.com.

Lexar Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card Availability:

LINK: https://americas.lexar.com/product/lexar-professional-silver-go-microsdxc-uhs-i-card/

1 Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.

2 All product and company names, and brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with Lexar.

About Lexar

Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has dedicated 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio, from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage, continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide. For more information, please visit americas.lexar.com.

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V30 rating provides seamless 4K 60fps recording

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Lexar, a global leader in memory and storage, today announced the new Lexar® Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card, a versatile storage solution designed for videographers, gamers and creators who need reliable, high-performance storage across their favorite portable devices with microSD slots. Combining fast data transfers, support for high-quality video capture and durable construction, the new card helps users spend less time managing storage and more time creating and capturing their next adventure.

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back.”

“Gamers and creators are pushing their hardware harder than ever, from massive game libraries to hours of 4K footage. We designed the Lexar SILVER GO so their storage is never the thing holding them back,” said Lizette Lynch, Director of Brand Marketing at Lexar North America. “With a combination of fast transfers, reliable performance and rugged durability, the SILVER GO gives users the speed and storage they need to capture, create and play with confidence.”

The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card offers top-notch performance of max read speeds of 250MB/s and max write speeds of 180MB/s1. Users can reach max transfer speeds when pairing the cards with the Lexar microSD/SD Reader. With a V30 Video Speed Class rating, the Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card delivers smooth, uninterrupted 4K 60fps Ultra HD recording and keeps pace with rapid-fire burst shooting. The Lexar SILVER GO microSD Card is optimized for action cameras, drones and handheld consoles including DJI, Insta360, GoPro, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Deck2, to name a few.

Available in capacities 64GB-512GB, the SILVER GO microSDXC is built for durability, with features such as IPX7 waterproof, wearproof, drop-proof, temperature-proof, X-ray-proof, shockproof, magnetic-proof, and vibration resistance. The free Lexar Recovery Tool gives users peace of mind, helping users attempt to recover accidentally deleted files. Separately, Lexar products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

The Lexar SILVER GO microSDXC is available through Amazon, with the 512GB available at an MSRP of $144.99, 256GB available at an MSRP of $84.99, 128GB available at an MSRP of $54.99, and 64GB available at an MSRP of $34.99. For more information, visit americas.lexar.com.

Lexar Professional SILVER GO microSDXC™ UHS-I Card Availability:

LINK: https://americas.lexar.com/product/lexar-professional-silver-go-microsdxc-uhs-i-card/

1 Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary.

2 All product and company names, and brands mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Their use is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement, sponsorship or affiliation with Lexar.

About Lexar

Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has dedicated 30 years advancing reliable, high-performance memory solutions and now operates more than 100,000 sales channels across six continents, serving over 100 million users in more than 70 countries. Its award-winning portfolio, from memory cards and SSDs to DRAM and mobile storage, continues to empower creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide. For more information, please visit americas.lexar.com.

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Media Team, Lexar, 1 6263720725, lexar@boltpr.com, https://americas.lexar.com/

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Racquel Oden to Receive The ELC’s 2026 Achievement Award for Leadership in Financial Services and Expanding Opportunity

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HSBC executive recognized for a career building businesses, developing talent, and widening access to wealth and financial prosperity

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) will honor Racquel Oden, HSBC’s U.S. Head of International Wealth and Premier Banking and Private Banking, with the 2026 ELC Achievement Award at The ELC Recognition Gala on October 30, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.

With more than 25 years of financial services experience, Oden has built a career at the intersection of business growth, client leadership, and talent development. At HSBC, she leads businesses serving affluent and globally connected clients in the United States, bringing a client-first approach to one of the world’s largest financial services organizations.

“Racquel brings a rare combination of commercial discipline and genuine investment in people,” said Michael C. Hyter, President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council. “She understands that leadership is measured in business results, certainly, but also in the people you prepare for greater responsibility and the doors you make easier for others to open. Her career reflects the kind of enterprise leadership The ELC has championed for 40 years.”

Oden’s career spans some of the world’s most prominent financial institutions. Prior to HSBC, she served as a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase, where she led Network Expansion and held leadership roles across national sales, Consumer Banking and Wealth Management. She previously spent eight years at Merrill Lynch in several Managing Director roles and more than a decade at UBS in senior leadership positions. She began her Wall Street career in equity trading at Morgan Stanley.

Throughout that journey, Oden has described her leadership philosophy as one rooted in service and in helping people become the strongest versions of themselves. That philosophy also informs her work to expand access to wealth, opportunity, and financial fluency.

Her leadership extends across corporate and civic institutions. Oden serves on the corporate board of National Life Group and chairs the Board of Directors of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. She also serves on the boards of the Apollo Theater and the New York City Police Foundation.

Her honors include the National Urban League’s 2026 Women of Power award and recognition among Barron’s Most Influential Women in Finance, American Banker’s Most Powerful Women in Finance and Forbes’ 50 Over 50.

Oden holds a Bachelor of Arts from James Madison University and an MBA from Hampton University.

The ELC Achievement Award recognizes corporate executives whose careers reflect exceptional professional accomplishment, leadership and impact. Oden joins a distinguished group of past ELC honorees whose influence has reached across companies, industries and communities.

The ELC Marks 40 Years of Developing Leaders
Oden will receive the Achievement Award during a milestone year for The Executive Leadership Council. Founded in 1986, The ELC is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, marking four decades of developing leaders who perform at the highest levels of business and strengthening the leadership pipeline that sustains that excellence.

The 2026 ELC Recognition Gala will take place Friday, October 30, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning television journalist and Entertainment Tonight co-host Kevin Frazier, the black-tie celebration will feature a special musical performance by 10-time GRAMMY Award winner Chaka Khan.

The Gala is the signature fundraising event of The ELC’s 2026 Gala Week, October 28–31, which will bring together more than 3,000 members, students, senior executives and business leaders as The ELC celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Gala Week is designed to span the leadership journey. The Honors Symposium connects ELC Scholars with senior executives and hiring managers as they prepare to enter the workplace. The Mid-Level Managers’ Symposium develops high-performing professionals preparing for greater leadership responsibility. Corporate Board Navigator helps ELC members prepare for corporate board service.

ABOUT THE ELC

The Executive Leadership Council is an independent nonprofit founded in 1986 that opens channels of opportunity for the development of global executives to positively impact business and our communities. Learn more at elcinfo.com.

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