Reviewers Liked
- Silent and fanless, Good screen, Flexible multimode design, Productive performance and keyboard, Digitizer penready
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Not a great consumer tablet due to weight
Acer Aspire Switch 12 SW5-271
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What is the Acer Aspire Switch 12? Most of us are now familiar with two-in-ones and convertibles, but Acer's tried to take versatility to a whole new level with the Aspire Switch 12. Marketed as a 'five-in-one', you can use it as a laptop and a tablet,...
By Trusted Reviews onThe Acer Aspire Switch 12 is a sturdy built 2-in-1, a fast and efficient implementation of Intel's Core M hardware bundled with a good digitizer-enabled screen. Its form factor could be a deal-breaker for many though, as it leads to a lacking experience...
By ultrabookreview.com onAcer Aspire Switch 12 Reviewing the Acer Aspire Switch 12 hasn't been a quick job but it's been an enjoyable one. This multi-mode hardware can be used in a huge number of scenarios and it turns out that as a laptop it's one of the best on a lap! Not...
By NotebookCheck onAcer is looking to challenge the likes of the Huawei's MateBook and Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 with the Switch Alpha 12, the company's latest hybrid laptop-tablet. The device is due for release in May priced at $599, approximately £416, and will have...
By V3.co.uk on4K display and a redesigned hinge that's great for typing - the Switch 12 S looks ideal for work and...
By Expert Reviews onThe Aspire Switch 12 is the successor to the Taiwanese firm's previous affordable multi-mode device, the Aspire Switch 10 . It boasts a slimmer design thanks to Intel's new 14nm fanless processor, has a 12.5in display and features five alternative...
By The Inquirer onThe Acer Aspire Switch family continues to grow, with the forthcoming Switch 12 showcasing not only a number of varied position options, but it's one of the first devices to feature Intel Core M technology. That means a fanless design, which in turn...
By Pocket-lint onThe 2-in-1 category has been around since the arrival of Windows 8 and we have seen many different form factors. Acer has been one of the brands that has been generally known for its mainstream laptops. But its Switch series of 2-in-1s has been around...
By FirstPost onDas Konzept des Switch 12 ist pfiffig, die Notebook-/Tablet-Kombi daher vielseitiger einsetzbar als das Surface. Aber das allein reicht nicht. Denn das Surface hat ein besseres Display, arbeitet flinker und kommt länger ohne Steckdose aus. Dennoch: Das...
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Wer heute in den Elektronikfachmarkt geht, um sich nach einem neuen Notebook umzusehen, lauft ihr uber den Weg: Der neue Gerateklasse der Convertibles. Wir zeigen euch, was sich hinter diesem Sammelbegriff versteckt und wie ein Convertible auch euern...
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