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Acer Unveils Laptop-Folding Concept and New Predator Atlas 7 Handheld

Acer announced a laptop-folding concept device and the Predator Atlas 7 handheld PC.

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Acer announced the Project DualPlay Mini concept handheld, a device that opens up to reveal a large, backlit physical keyboard and swiveling screen. [1] Acer unveiled the Predator Atlas 7 handheld PC, which is a smaller version of the Atlas 8 with a seven-inch display. [2] Acer showcased its Project DualPlay Mini concept, a clamshell Windows gaming handheld with an 8-inch screen that flips up to become a traditional handheld when closed, with grips on the back of the speakers. [3] The Predator Atlas 7 will launch in North America in Q4 2026 and in EMEA markets from November. [4] The Project DualPlay Mini concept device features an unnamed Intel chip and dual cooling fans similar to those found on the Atlas 8. [5] Acer launched the Predator Atlas 7 this week, a smaller, lighter 7-inch model expected to ship around October or later in 2026. [6] Acer said Project DualPlay Mini will use the same Intel G3 chips as its Predator Atlas 8, which was announced at Computex 2026 in May and is slated to ship later in 2026 for an as-yet-unannounced price. [7] The Project DualPlay Mini concept includes a built-in keyboard, but still requires a mouse to be connected. [8]
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  1. Acer announced the Project DualPlay Mini concept handheld, a device that opens up to reveal a large, backlit physical keyboard and swiveling screen. · Android Authority
  2. Acer unveiled the Predator Atlas 7 handheld PC, which is a smaller version of the Atlas 8 with a seven-inch display. · Android Authority
  3. Acer showcased its Project DualPlay Mini concept, a clamshell Windows gaming handheld with an 8-inch screen that flips up to become a traditional handheld when closed, with grips on the back of the speakers. · CNET
  4. The Predator Atlas 7 will launch in North America in Q4 2026 and in EMEA markets from November. · Android Authority
  5. The Project DualPlay Mini concept device features an unnamed Intel chip and dual cooling fans similar to those found on the Atlas 8. · Android Authority
  6. Acer launched the Predator Atlas 7 this week, a smaller, lighter 7-inch model expected to ship around October or later in 2026. · CNET
  7. Acer said Project DualPlay Mini will use the same Intel G3 chips as its Predator Atlas 8, which was announced at Computex 2026 in May and is slated to ship later in 2026 for an as-yet-unannounced price. · CNET
  8. The Project DualPlay Mini concept includes a built-in keyboard, but still requires a mouse to be connected. · CNET
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