Despite the fact that tablets have become part of our lives, even the most dedicated users of this device category noted that some operations require a physical keyboard, greatly simplifying manipulations such as a set of large amounts of text or running computer games. Particularly acute this problem becomes when the notebook is running the operating system Windows 8.1, optimized for touch screens, and desktop solutions. Acer has introduced 4 laptop that can equally be used as tablets and laptops. This was made possible thanks to disconnect the keyboard, which greatly expands the possible scenarios for the use of these devices.
Acer Aspire Switch 11 and Switch 10 are devices 2-in-1 with similar characteristics is running a full-fledged Windows 8.1. Aspire Switch 11 includes two devices: SW5-171 and SW5-111. The first was received processor Intel Core i5, 11,6-inch Full HD-display, SATA hard disk capacity of 128 GB, 4 GB of RAM, and USB 3.0 ports and USB 2.0. SW5-111 got a screen with the same diagonal, but the screen resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Installed inside the chipset Intel Atom Z3745, 2 GB of RAM and 64 GB eMMC memory. The notebook is equipped with a full USB 2.0 port and a microUSB 2.0. Here there is a 2-megapixel front camera for video calls. The screens on both models are covered with a protective glass Gorilla Glass 3, are the front stereo speakers. Cost of laptops will be $ 399, and they will go on sale in September.
As for the laptop Aspire Switch 10, buyers will get a choice of two models, one with Full HD-display, the other with a screen resolution of 1280x800 pixels. Screen, as in the previous case, covered with glass Corning Gorilla Glass 3, and within established four core Intel Atom processor and 2 GB of RAM. Time on a single charge of the battery is about 7-8 hours depending on the usage scenario and screen resolution. Laptop will come with pre-installed Microsoft Office applications 365 Personal. Acer Aspire Switch 10 will be available for purchase in September for $ 329.
These two devices look is much more serious. Firstly, they are the real working machines with top performance and sharp screen, and, secondly, they are a higher price point and fit is not all. Acer Aspire R 13 and R 14 will be interesting to those who are accustomed to receive from the technology up. In addition, the display R 13 is fixed on the company hinged Ezel Aero Hinge, whereby the angle of it, you can change it as needed for the most comfortable user experience.
Display resolution can be Full HD or WQHD buyer's choice, in addition, depending on the model will be installed inside the processor Intel Core i5 or i7. The laptop supports SSD-drives up to 1 TB, and to maximize the performance of tasks in R 13 is equipped with 8 GB of RAM. The housing units are mounted speakers with audio technology Dolby Digital Plus Home Theatre. Aspire R 13 will be available for purchase in October, with the base model will have to pay $ 899.99.
Aspire R14 also go on sale next month at a price of $ 599.99. The notebook is equipped with a 14-inch screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels, and thanks to technology Zero Air Gap manufacturer managed to minimize the amount of glare when working in direct sunlight.
Buyers can choose between the processors Intel Core i3, i5 and i7, as included with each of these chipsets will ship 12 GB of RAM. As for the hard disk drive from a choice of 500 GB or 1 TB, as well as the graphics chip Acer used the NVIDIA GeForce 820M.