Acer Predator 17

MPN: G9-793-79V5  |  EAN: 0191114036723  |  Model: Predator 17

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Acer Predator 17 - G9-793-79V5 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Amateur Photo Editing
Just Right
Hardcore Gaming
Outstanding
Casual Gaming
Outstanding
College (Students)
Just Right
Watching Movies
Just Right
Pro Graphic Design
Just Right
Simple Music Editing
Just Right
Pro Music Production
Just Right
Front-end Development
Just Right
Back-end Development
Just Right
Social Media
Outstanding
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Just Right
Email
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Just Right
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Presentations
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Gaming Look
Outstanding
17+ Inches
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Outstanding
Outstanding
Pro Photo Editing
Just Right
Windows
Outstanding

Great for photo editing

The Acer powerful Intel Core i7-7xxx processor makes image manipulation a breeze. And the high resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels display ensures your pictures really ‘pop’ when you’re done.

Gaming

Whether your scoring on this year's FIFA or dominating on Fortnite, a basic laptop won't cut the mustard.

The 2.8 GHz  4 cores processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 will ensure smooth gameplay and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the Predator 17 provides a good balance of portability and performance. With b/g/n/ac WiFi support, you can easily roam between networks in libraries, offices and labs. This laptop gives you the tools you need to research and write outstanding papers.

All about the Films!

With a high resolution Advanced screen the excellent Predator 17 was built to allow you enjoy movies, serials and animation. And with a HDMI port, you can connect the laptop to your TV or projector for an even more cinematic experience.

Give your Images the professional touch

With plenty of RAM, processing power and a dedicated graphics card, the Predator 17 gives you everything you need to complete high quality photos and graphic design projects.

Music and Audio

Making your first steps in music editing? The Predator 17 has what it takes to deliver your audio craft.

Its all about the Beats

With its wide selection of ports the Predator 17 sits at the heart of your music production workflow. And with a total storage capacity of 1256 GB hard drive, you’ve got plenty of space to store work in progress

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether you’re coding HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks like AJAX, Angular or JQUERY the Predator 17 is a very capable option. It's 4 cores core CPU and 16 GB of RAM helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on its high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-7700HQ , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB.

Also, its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The Predator 17 packs a decent Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

Surf comfortably as all components of your Acer will easily handle the web

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the Predator 17 can comfortably handle. It also comes with 1000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Although less powerful than other laptops, the Predator 17 is more than capable of keeping you connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social networks you love.

Battery life is fairly decent

Lightweight and compact, the Predator 17 boasts 3 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

Working in the dark

The lights may be low, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work. The Predator 17’s built-in 1 allows you to type accurately – even in the dark

Presentations

It's got a good variety of display ports which allows you connect to a good range of projectors and screen types.

Numeric Key Pad

The quality of keyboard is crucial to data entry, so the Predator 17 includes a numeric keypad to make your life easier.

Package that suits a Gamer

Combining style and ergonomics, the Predator 17 is built for hardcore gaming on the move.

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Product Description

Your gaming needs will certainly be satisfied with this stunning monster of a gaming laptop. The Acer Predator is a powerhouse of gaming technology all wrapped up in a brutal and aggressive design that will terrify your enemies and make your teammates love you all the more. As well as all the processing and graphics power you're looking for, there are some unexpected delights in the list of features too. You'll immediately notice the cool running and lack of overheating thanks to the cooling system and vents. Your gameplay might even improve thanks to the Killer DoubleShot Pro, which also helps destroy lag as quickly as you destroy your opponents. Make no mistake, this is a battlecruiser of a laptop, and it looks devastatingly powerful from all angles. Immersion is made even easier thanks to the four speakers, two subwoofers, and the finishing touch of the Dolby® Audio. The screen is a stunner too: 17.3-inches of IPS and Full HD, with a handy backlight. Use the backlit keyboard to play your favorite games long into the night, and you won't regret buying this brutal powerhouse of a gaming laptop.

Technical Specifications

Acer Predator 17 - G9-793-79V5 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Black
Form Factor Clamshell
Display
Display HD Type FHD
Display Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display Size 17.3 inches
Display Technology Name IPS
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family Intel Core i7-7xxx
Processor Model Intel Core i7-7700HQ
Processor Speed 2.8 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4-SDRAM
Storage
HDD Capacity 1000 GB
SSD Capacity 256 GB
Storage Total Capacity 1256 GB
Storage Type HDD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Graphics Card Model - Integrated Intel HD Graphics 630
Graphics Card Type Dedicated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 4.1
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/ac
Ports & Interfaces
DisplayPort 1
HDMI Port 1
Memory Card Reader 1
Microphone 1
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 4
Camera
Camera 1
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 10 Home
Battery
Battery Life 3 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 32.1 cm
Dimesnsions - Height 3.9 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 3.9 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 3.9 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 42.3 cm
Weight 4.2 kg