Acer Aspire P3-171

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 28 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

5
Average:

8
Bad:

14

Pros:

Solidly built.
Last-gen Intel processors.
Full Core i5 Windows 8 tablet with its own keyboard for under $1,000.

Cons:

Generic design.
Cheap-feeling keyboard case.

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Last revision on February 17, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Solidly built
Last-gen Intel processors
Full Core i5 Windows 8 tablet with its own keyboard for under $1,000
The lower-res display at least looks crisp

Reviewers Didn't Like

Generic design
Cheap-feeling keyboard case

Expert reviews and ratings

Note: This review was part of a group test of 14 big screen tablets published in the February 2014 edition of PC & Tech Authority magazine] When we first pulled the Acer Aspire P3 from its box, we experienced a touch of déjà vu. This is because the...

By bit.com.au on February 14, 2014

The P3 is a well-priced Windows 8 tablet with fast disk speeds, but it would be a more compelling product with Intel's newer processors to help extend battery...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014

The Acer Aspire P3 has several things going for it, such as its screen, processing power and audio output. But the way it's designed makes it difficult to use the same way you would normally use a laptop (no touchpad, low-quality keyboard). And the...

By DigitalVersus on September 27, 2013

The Aspire P3-171-6408 (Core i3 and 60GB SSD) is priced at Rs 54,999 and the Aspire P3-171-6820 (Core i5 and 120GB SSD) is priced at Rs 64,999. The P3-171-6408 is one of the most affordable Windows 8 hybrid laptop-tablets running a Core i3 processor....

By FirstPost on August 29, 2013

If you're looking for a Windows tablet for working on the move, the Acer Aspire P3 has a lot to offer at a great price. However, minuscule storage space and low quality keyboard mean it's still a poor replacement for a laptop.

By TechRadar on August 22, 2013

Buying Guide 25 best laptops in the world Overall the Acer Aspire P3 is a decent Windows 8 tablet that will suffice for those looking for a portable tablet that runs Microsoft Office, their favourite programs and can support external displays and USB...

By TechRadar AU on August 16, 2013

The Aspire P3's gorgeous (if only 720p) IPS touch screen sparkles, and the pricing is reasonable, but this convertible tablet's half-baked design makes it unremarkable, if not frustrating to use at times....

By Computer Shopper on July 18, 2013

The Acer Aspire P3-171-6820 is an affordable tablet hybrid powered by an Intel Core i5 CPU. It offers a responsive, albeit low resolution, 11.6-inch touch-screen, a detached Bluetooth keyboard, and relatively good battery life, but there are better...

By TechReviewSource on July 15, 2013

If you can spare an extra $100, the Editors' Choice Microsoft Surface Windows 8 Pro offers better performance as well as a 1,920-by-1,080 screen, a digitizer pen, an SDXC card reader, and a slightly bigger solid-state drive.

By PCMag on July 11, 2013

We like the Acer Aspire P3: it's made with quality materials, the Bluetooth keyboard case is attractive and functional and the tablet has a lovely display. But it's hard to recommend over Acer's own Iconia W700 with a faster CPU, somewhat longer...

By MobileTechReview on July 09, 2013

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