17:52Machine-translated from Azerbaijani by AIRead in Azerbaijani
Packard Bell returns after 13 years with a €499 orange laptop
Packard Bell has returned with new devices at IFA 2026 after a 13-year hiatus. Acer unveiled the brand's Dot product family and its main model, the DotBook 14 laptop. The new series is aimed at buyers looking for affordable and colorful devices. For now, the products will be sold only in Europe.
The DotBook 14 features a 14.5-inch IPS display. The screen has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and brightness of up to 300 nits, making text and images appear clear. The laptop is powered by an 8-core Intel Core 3 N355 processor on the Twin Lake platform and integrated Intel Graphics. The processor's frequency reaches up to 3.9 GHz. Memory options include up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The laptop's 45.6 Wh, 6,000 mAh battery provides up to 7 hours of use on a single charge. The model weighs 1.3 kg and is approximately 17.9 mm thick. Connectivity options include 1 USB-C port, 3 standard USB ports, HDMI 1.4, a MicroSD card slot, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 are supported for wireless connectivity.
Packard Bell is primarily trying to attract buyers' attention with the design. The DotBook 14 on display has a bright orange body and a white keyboard. The Escape, Enter, P, and B keys are also highlighted in orange. The laptop has 2 built-in stereo speakers and 2 microphones for video calls.
The expected price of the DotBook 14 is €499 (approximately AZN 980). This amount includes sales taxes applied in the European market. The price may appear high considering the laptop's basic specifications, but the model stands out more for its design. Packard Bell has not yet announced an exact release date. The Dot family is not limited to the laptop. At the exhibition, Acer also displayed colorful keyboards and mice, as well as headphones and speakers. The series also includes a basic feature phone, a ring light, a food steamer, and a vinyl record player. The prices and European release dates for these products have not yet been announced.
The DotBook 14 features a 14.5-inch IPS display. The screen has a resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels and brightness of up to 300 nits, making text and images appear clear. The laptop is powered by an 8-core Intel Core 3 N355 processor on the Twin Lake platform and integrated Intel Graphics. The processor's frequency reaches up to 3.9 GHz. Memory options include up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM and up to 512 GB of internal storage. The laptop's 45.6 Wh, 6,000 mAh battery provides up to 7 hours of use on a single charge. The model weighs 1.3 kg and is approximately 17.9 mm thick. Connectivity options include 1 USB-C port, 3 standard USB ports, HDMI 1.4, a MicroSD card slot, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 are supported for wireless connectivity. Packard Bell is primarily trying to attract buyers' attention with the design. The DotBook 14 on display has a bright orange body and a white keyboard. The Escape, Enter, P, and B keys are also highlighted in orange. The laptop has 2 built-in stereo speakers and 2 microphones for video calls. The expected price of the DotBook 14 is €499 (approximately AZN 980). This amount includes sales taxes applied in the European market. The price may appear high considering the laptop's basic specifications, but the model stands out more for its design. Packard Bell has not yet announced an exact release date. The Dot family is not limited to the laptop. At the exhibition, Acer also displayed colorful keyboards and mice, as well as headphones and speakers. The series also includes a basic feature phone, a ring light, a food steamer, and a vinyl record player. The prices and European release dates for these products have not yet been announced.