Reviewers Liked
- Sharp and colorful display
- Innovative and unique design
- Quality audio
- Improved battery life
- Pen input
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Awkward touchpad placement
- Feels heavy in tablet mode
Acer Aspire R7-572
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Acer deserves credit for breathing a little fresh air into the world of convertible laptop design. Unfortunately, its execution wasn't as good as its intentions. The body is a little awkward (what's with the touchpad?), the body overheats and the sound...
By DigitalVersus onThe Acer Aspire R7-572-6423 desktop-replacement laptop still looks intriguing, but closer examination reveals a decent laptop bogged down by an awkward...
By itreviews.com onThe Acer Aspire R7's stylus input and Haswell processor add value to this unique flip-screen hybrid, but putting the touchpad above the keyboard still feels...
By LaptopMag onThe new version of the Acer Aspire R7 isn't much different from its predecessor. Yes, it's a little slower and lasts quite a bit longer on a charge, but these differences are not so great that they change the character of the system. There are some...
By Digital Trends onAcer deserves credit for trying new things in the ambitious Aspire R7. If you can get used to the odd touch pad, it's good for sharing your screen with a group, but it may be just too far outside the mainstream for wide...
By CNET Australia onI have to confess that I have generally shied away from Acer as a brand. Over the years I haven't been impressed with the company's gear, and viewed Acer as a “last resort” brand to buy. However, my opinion is starting to change.The Acer Aspire R7's most...
By channelpronetwork.com on"Infomercial hands." It's a phrase my wife and I use to describe the pose and expression that shows up in the beginning of most infomercials—the ones that start with phrases like, "Are you tired of not being able to pour your soda like a normal human...
By Ars Technica onI have to commend Acer on trying something different with the R7, but it just might be that the laptop's design is a bit far away from mainstream ones, which might make it difficult for people to warm up to. But if you're willing to overlook the...
By tbreak.ae onIl faut saluer l'initiative d'Acer qui a voulu amener un peu d'air frais dans le monde des PC transportables. Malheureusement, si les intentions étaient bonnes, la réalisation l'est moins. La faute à une ergonomie maladroite — quelle idée ce touchpad !...
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Sans que cela soit vraiment écrit de le marbre, il faut reconnaître les efforts d'Acer. La marque taïwanaise tente, sans oublier l'entrée de gamme, depuis quelques temps de redresser la barre avec des produits plus haut de gamme, plus performants et...
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