Acer Predator PH317 i7 17.3 IPS HDD+SSD Black

Professional Video Production

The Predator PH317-51-74Y2's resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, offers exceptional visual clarity for editing videos. It has a decent total storage capacity of 1256 GB, a powerful 2.8 GHz processor and a dedicated graphics card which makes this laptop perfect for high-resolution video projects.

Great for photo editing

The Acer powerful Intel Core i7 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

Click, shoot, scroll, or type, the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 is more than capable of running light games that don’t require high end hardware. And at C$0.00, this laptop won’t break the bank either.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher, the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 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!

High quality video on your Predator PH317-51-74Y2's Advanced resolution display

IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable.

You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard.

Connecting to a TV or monitor to watch content on a bigger screen will be simple as its HDMI port is the most common connection option available.

Give your Images the professional touch

With plenty of RAM, processing power and a dedicated graphics card, the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 gives you everything you need to complete high quality photos and graphic design projects.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup.

Book keeping

Managing finances has never been simpler. The Predator PH317-51-74Y2 has enough processing power to manage even the largest spreadsheets. And the inclusion of a 1 makes typing and updating numbers even easier.

Can handle UI Dev & Design work

Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 is a very capable option. 

It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's 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. The Predator PH317-51-74Y2 sports an Intel Core i7-7700HQ , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy 16 GB of RAM to power your VMs and dev tools.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Spreadsheets, presentations and documents, are relatively undemanding, but the Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel' on the Predator PH317-51-74Y2

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 PH317-51-74Y2 can comfortably handle. It also comes with 1000 GB of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 will do just fine.

Battery life is fairly decent

Light and powerful, the 7 hours battery life of the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 allows it to be easily used all around the home for long periods without charging.

The 7 hours battery life in the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

Lightweight and compact, the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 boasts 7 hours battery life to keep you going while on short trips like the daily commute on the train or subway.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The Predator PH317-51-74Y2 comes with 7 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

Suits your occasional mobility

The Predator PH317-51-74Y2 is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 3 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

The light may be low, but the Predator PH317-51-74Y2 allows you to work or play around the clock. Make every keystroke count thanks to the 1 .

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

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The Predator PH317-51-74Y2 includes a numeric keypad to simplify the process of entering numbers into spreadsheets. And with a backlit keyboard, you can keep working long after the sun goes down too.

Very stylized look

Fed up with the black and grey machines that dominate the laptop market? The bold colours and exciting design of the 1 offer a very funky alternative.

Package that suits a Gamer

It oozes style while offering a combo of form and function that suits the needs of a serious gamer.