ACER Swift 7, the thinnest and lightest laptop, beating Apple's 12-inch Macbook when it comes to portability. This laptop is a pound lighter than iPad Pro with Apple's Smart Keyboard being attached to it. But in all these new aspects, is it worth the price? Let's find out!

Basic Specs:

Display: 14-inch (1920x1080) IPS touchscreen

Processor: 1.3GHz Core i7-7Y75 (Kaby Lake)

Graphics: Intel HD 615

Memory: 8GB LPDDR3

Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD

Security: Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello)

Ports: 2 USB 3.0 Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack

Wireless: 802.11ac, Bluetooth

Cameras: 720p HD camera (front-facing)

Battery: 45.8Wh

Operating system: Windows 10 Home

Dimensions: 12.9 x 9.3 x 0.35 in. (8.98 mm)

Weight: 2.54 pounds (laptop); 3.10 lb with power brick; 3.56 lb with brick and sleeve

Colors: Black, White

Price: $1,699 MSRP

If you are looking for a laptop that is easy to carry, especially if you are the kind of person that is on-the-go, or even for a student, ACER stepped up the game in tech by releasing this Swift 7 laptop. ACER also emphasizes that they used magnesium-lithium and magnesium-aluminum alloy used in making this Swift 7 are lighter and stronger than aluminum alone and having the same thickness. Also, the cover is matte with a single LED to indicate its battery life. Swift 7 display has 14-inch 1080p screen, a 1.3GHz Core i7 processor, 8gb or 16gb ram 256gb to 512gb ROM. There are also two USB-C ports and a headphone jack. They also included a three-port dongle adapter with USB-A, another USB-C and an HDMI port. The LCD touchscreen panel is protected by Gorilla Glass. But if you are expecting to have it to a level like a Retina display, it is not. But it is not that bad at all. Since Swift 7 is being marketed as the thinnest ultrabook, they really did a good look on it is thin but there's still a noticeable area as it is kind of wobbly when being open or closed, or even being fully reclined to being perfectly flat. When being viewed on the side, Swift 7 has its limits as the thickest portion of the chassis is unable to take a USB type-A port.

For the sound and speakers, Swift 7 is supported by Dolby Audio. So it is required to have external speakers or headphones if you want to achieve the “bang” sound. For fingerprint reader, there is quite an issue to it as some users of this laptop doesn't recognize their fingerprints, making them re-key their finger to it. But there's a catch, ACER managed to have a chassis with a 45-watt battery, the CPU, motherboard, and SSD. If you are a minimalist and wanting to have an aesthetic feel, this laptop is perfect for you.

Keyboard and typing experience which is somehow very poor in performance. The landing areas for the keys were too small which makes it very uncomfortable especially if you have big hands. Function keys are scattered within first and second rows. Delete key is just as small and Backspace next to it. It's not surprising but a bit disappointed even if the laptop is designed for being thinness, I believe ACER could have done it better. Also, the touchpad precision is totally a mess and disappointing, and its glassy features remind me of like the Surface devices.

For the camera, ACER made it's webcam down to the body of the laptop and pops-up when it is used. If you are worried about being watched, this camera is blocked when not in use. But the downside, if the camera is used, has a nose cam effect. Not very great in dealing with video chatting either.

For the performance: Swift 7 is like owning a notebook but with a processor. The challenge is that Swift 7 is no match with tablets like Microsoft's Surface Pro 6. Swift 7 easily gets heat up during large file transfers but is cool when using it on a daily basis. If you are a gamer, then this laptop is not for you.

Final Verdict and Price-wise Review:

ACER really reached out to their goal in making this Swift 7 the thinnest and lightest laptop in the market, making it very portable as possible. If you are the type of person that is on-the-go, this made me really appreciate that they had heard and made this laptop possible. But for the cons, ACER disappointed me especially with the keyboard, the webcam, and its performance as they could have done it better. Price-wise? This laptop is a NO for me. I'd rather settle for another laptop with weight as the performance is better, build having a quality, long-life battery, and a usable webcam with the same price as Swift 7.

The new Portege X40-G1438P Laptop delivers the uncompromising mobility of an ultraportable and the bigger screen size to tackle any task. The Dynabook Toshiba Portégé X30 and Tecra X40 feature tough magnesium alloy construction and cutting edge design. Incredibly light, ultra portable full-power laptops engineered to meet demanding Japanese corporate standards. Dynabook Toshiba Portege X30 to Tecra X40 are enterprise class laptops, they are among the thinnest and lightest laptops in the world with the performance demanded by power users. With touch screen and high speed connectivity, Toshiba X is an exceptional choice for executives, travellers and commuters who require a tough, high quality laptop.

Lets get all nerdy and take a look at the awesome Portege X40-G1438P Laptop Features:

Solid State Drive. Solid state drives offer lightning-fast access times and greater data reliability.

Webcam. The built-in webcam on this PC makes it easy to Skype® and chat live with friends and family or videoconference with co-workers. You'll also be able to take and store still pictures.

Touch pad with Multi-touch. Enjoy the ability to pinch, swipe, rotate or scroll through images on the display screen with a simple brush of your fingers.

LED Backlit Keyboard. When the room's dim or the lights go down, you can keep right on typing thanks to these energy efficient keyboards.

Fingerprint Reader. Get added security and convenience by replacing passwords with the simple swipe of a finger.

USB Type-C™. The USB port that is slim, sleek, and reversible.

Thunderbolt™ 3. The latest performance standard. Thunderbolt 3 delivers speeds of up to 40 Gbps, which is twice the bandwidth of Thunderbolt 2.

HDMI® port. Scale up your gaming, movies and music on a home theater - with full 1080p high-definition video, and amazingly immersive surround sound.

ENERGY STAR Qualified. Engineered with respect to our planet, 93% of Toshiba laptops, netbooks and Tablet PCs have met the ENERGY STAR 4.0 standard since it was established in 2007.

Performance wise it has an Intel® Core™ i7-10510U Processor, Operating System Windows 10 Pro, Memory 16 GB DDR4 2666 MHz, Configurable up to 32 GB DDR4, Hard Drive 512 GB M.2 PCIe Solid State Drive (SSD), Display Resolution, 1920 x 1080 (FHD), Supports 1080p content.

Weight Starting at 2.76 lbs (1.25 kg)

Toshiba Group delivers products and services worldwide in energy systems & solutions, infrastructure systems & solutions, building solutions, retail & printing solutions, electronic devices & storage solutions, digital solutions, and the battery business. By utilizing the knowledge that Toshiba has amassed across numerous business domains, along with cutting-edge technologies like IoT and AI, they create digital solutions that provide our customers with new value and services, and that enrich the wider society.

Toshiba Corporation was Founded in July 1875 and now has 130,000 staff and 270,000 shareholders.

Dynabook Inc. is formerly Toshiba Client Solutions. Sharp Corp. acquired 80.1 percent of Toshiba's PC business in June 2018. The Dynabook brand will continue to have sub-brands Portege, Tecra and DynaEdge--formerly under the Toshiba name plates.

Apple AirPods has made some noise in the technology world after it is being released. Even if you owned the second-generation AirPods or the new AirPods Pro, it is still worth your money. Their similar features have Siri voice assistance, 5-hour battery life, and a charging case that works in wireless charging pads as iPhones. The difference is, the AirPods Pro has its new design, noise cancellation, and a transparency feature which makes you listens to the music while hearing what's going on around you.

For the pairing, it will only take 3 seconds to pair it with your Apple device. Open your charging case and wait for the prompt of your phone, tap Connect and done! No need to worry as this is automatically paired to your Apple devices as long as you used the same iCloud account. Pretty cool, right?

To those who don't own an Apple device and worried if your AirPods can be paired with it. Yes, it can be paired with non-Apple devices. If you notice a small, flush button on the back of the charging case, that thing is going to be used when pairing your AirPods to your non-Apple device. To start pairing, put the AirPods on the case, flip the lid up, press and hold on the small button on the rear of the charging case until the LED light starts to white. Now it will show up in your non-Apple device Bluetooth-pairing settings. For the quality and its usage, please be reminded that since you paired your AirPods to the non-Apple product such as taking an AirPod out of your ear will not pause music, playback controls will not work as well.

To check your AirPods battery life, you have several options when it comes to checking your battery life and also the charging case. First is open the charging case next to your iPhone which makes your phone display a popup of battery status. You may also add the battery widget on your Notification Panel. Keep in mind that the Battery widget will only include your AirPods if you are actively using it. If you have an Apple Watch, Place your open AirPods next to your watch, open Control Center and tap the battery option. Aside from showing its battery life, you may also find the stats for your AirPods and your AirPods case.

Hey, Siri! The command works with the second-generation AirPods and AirPods Pro. So you can ask Siri to control the volume, for playing music, ask another command, etc. Siri can also read your messages with having iOS 13.2 installed on your iPhone or iPad. You can also reply to the message with a quick voice command. Very convenient and cool!

To change your AirPods' name, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap on the ‘i' icon next to your AirPods' name. Tap on the Name field and enter your preferred name. The new name will now sync to the rest of your iCloud-linked Apple devices.

To use AirPods as hearing aid, in iOS 12, they launched a feature called Live Listen which turned your AirPods into hearing aids. Once you are done setting it up, you can place your phone on a table closer to the person you are talking to, making the audio send to your AirPods. To set it, from your iPhone, go to Settings> Control Center> Customize Controls and tap the green “+” symbol next to the Hearing option. If you need to use the feature, you may put in your AirPods and head over to the Control Center on your iPhone > select the Hearing icon followed by Live Listen. To turn it off, you may repeat the final steps in your iPhone's Control Center.

To use your AirPods on your MacBook, you have to select it as an audio output device. Head over and click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar > Select AirPods > Connect.

To customize your controls on your AirPods, go to System Preferences > Bluetooth and click Options next to your AirPods, use the drop-down menu to adjust your settings according to your preferences.

Make sure to always check if your firmware has been updated. You cannot update the firmware manually, but you can check and make sure that you have the latest version. Go to Settings > General > About on your iPhone when your AirPods are in your ears. At the bottom of the page, and AirPods tab will show up the model and serial number together with its firmware version.

Wireless charging is optional. You do not have to buy the AirPods with the wireless charging case if you are the type of person who is saving.

The prices of AirPods range from $159. The AirPods Pro is $249 and comes with a wireless charging case.

To convince an individual to buy a smartwatch can be a difficult task. However, Apple's smartwatch broke this myth by emphasizing on the fitness and health of their customers. However, with the new science and technology of Apple's smartwatches, there was a high demand of these watches, but it wasn't affordable for everyone. This gave an advantage to its competitors to break the monopoly. A company name Fitbit made its entry with a cheaper price in comparison with Apple smartwatches.

People, who are always eager to follow the latest trends and also who love the latest technology gadgets, made their investments in Fitbit. Fitbit is not perfect, but targets more on its designs. The smooth software with a technology new to everyone, provides an edge over others. It gives a unique touch of the watches by the Pebbles, who were the pioneers of smartwatch. Fitbit can be described as if an Apple watch or Pebble had a little baby.

The Fitbit Versa is a low-key smartwatch, that is comfortable to wear and at the same time is useful also. It lets you explore the benefits of the data that displays on your wrist. According to a research, after the launch of these smartwatches with the latest technology science, people have led a healthier life. The product enables to track health routines while providing a motivation for a healthier lifestyle. Its most vital feature is that you can track your major health concerns, which creates a sense of awareness which usually people were unaware of.

This new watch is less bulky than the Apple Watch Series 3 and has the same science and technology incorporated in it. Well of course, it doesn't have the Apple software installed in them but it is equally tech savvy. It is slimmer than the Apple watch and has a rubber band that makes it feel more comfortable. The company also offers extra bands like Horween leather band or a metal mesh band. Fitbit Versa with a technology new to many has a more responsive touchscreen. There are three buttons with which one can control music, access notifications and also set exercise start times or alarms.

The all new wearable device with a rounded screen comes with a bright display and a colorful touchscreen. There are variations of designs with different colors along with accessories to match each individual's style preferences. It comes with several apps as well. For instance, the new parent app helps parents to match their needs along with their baby's schedule. The latest technology science makes the smartwatch waterproof to up to 50m. However, the only drawback the Fitbit Versa has is not having the function of GPS system. Otherwise, this smartwatch gives a tough competition to the Apple series in the market. Fitbit also comes with a versatile range of charger designs.

If you are looking for a smartwatch that does not die after one day, then consider the option of buying the Fitbit Versa. It is an incorporation of the latest technology into a watch, making it a considerable smartwatch that one can buy at an affordable price.