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Launched for Computex 2024, Acer’s TravelMate series of notebooks have been “AI-enhanced” with the latest generation of processors with built-in NPUs in addition to receiving enhanced security and connectivity features. All of the new business-targeted devices come with Acer TravelMateSense for quick access to device management settings and customisations. They also feature an Acer Experience Zone where the AI features can be accessed, and Microsoft’s dedicated Copilot hotkey. For example, Acer LiveArt can remove the background of an image with people, animals and objects and generate depth maps on 2D images. With GIMP and Intel Stable Diffusion plugin, a user can also generate illustrations and images with just a few clicks and simple text input. The enhanced security comes in the form of data protection thanks to a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, biometric security, and a camera privacy shutter. TPM 2.0 is a physical or embedded security technology (microcontroller) that resides on a computer's motherboard or in its processor and is used in Windows 11 for a number of features, including Windows Hello for identity protection and BitLocker for data protection. Some models also come with Intel Unison. Intel Unison is a cross-device application developed by Intel that allows seamless integration between smartphones and PCs. The Acer TravelMate P6 14 is a 14-inch WQXGA+ OLED (2880 x 1800) panel with a touch option, 16:10 aspect ratio, DTS audio, and VESA HDR TrueBlack 500 certification. It is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processors with Intel vPro Enterprise, and built-in Intel Graphics and Intel AI Boost. It also features up to 32 GB of LPDR5X memory and up to 1 TB M.2 PCIe SSD. The TravelMate P6 14 also comes with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and Thunderbolt 4. The Acer TravelMate P4 includes a 14-inch convertible design, as well as 14- and 16-inch clamshell models. The 2-in-1 Acer (TMP414RN-54) weighs just 1.49 kg and is 21.9 mm thin. The 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display (with a touch option), has a 16:10 aspect ratio, and DTS audio, Wi-FE 6E and optional 4G LTE connectivity. It comes powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 165U, Intel Graphics, and Intel vPro Enterprise. Acer’s new (TMP416-53) is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel vPro Enterprise. It also comes with Intel Unison, DDR5 RAM up to 64 GB, and up to 1 TB of PCIe SSD storage. The WUXGA (1920 x 1200) display has a 16:10 aspect ratio, and 400 nits of brightness. The 14-inch Acer (TMP414-42-TCO) is the only model to feature the AMD Ryzen PRO 8040 Series processor, up to 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, and up to 1 TB of storage. The 2.2K (2240 x 1400) display has a 16:10 aspect ratio, 300 nits of brightness, and Acer TrueHarmony. Acer TrueHarmony  enhances bass and limits distortion, resulting in more realistic sound reproduction. We don’t have the pricing and availability dates for any of the new Acer TravelMate devices. We do however have visibility on their US and European releases and pricing. The Acer TravelMate P6 14 (TMP614-73) will be available in North America in July, starting at , and in EMEA in Q3, starting at . The Acer TravelMate P4 Spin 14 (TMP414RN-54) will be available in North America in July, starting at , and in EMEA in Q3, starting at . The Acer TravelMate P4 16 (TMP416-53) will be available in North America in July, starting at , and in EMEA in Q3, starting at . The Acer TravelMate P4 14 (TMP14-42-TCO) will be available in EMEA in Q4, starting at . We will update this article with local pricing and availability when we receive more information.