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Published: 2016-07-20, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: Its a lot to ask a machine to be both a laptop and a tablet, but Acer comes damn close to nailing it with its new Switch Alpha 12. To make it work, Acer had to get weird with design.AdvertisementAcers not the first to try something unusual to make a hyb...
Outstanding value, Outperforms competing Core M-based tablets, Passively cooled, Excellent QHD display, Good port selection
Keyboard doesn't sit totally flat, Pen technology lags behind competition's, Good battery life, but still falls short of the Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Fanless and silent, the Switch Alpha 12 is a huge value among Surface-style Win 10 2-in-1 detachables: Core i5 power, a stylus, and a keyboard in one $799 test unit. Read More…...
Excellent build quality and ergonomics, Comfortable keyboard + optional LED backlight depending on your region, 3rd generation Acer stylus (also optional and depends on your region), Great IPS panel with good properties, Successful implementation of a Cor
A bit erratic touchpad performance, Limited connectivity options, Slightly hefty for a tablet, PWM from 0 to 100% screen brightness
The performance and form factor of this device puts it in a category of its own and on par with Microsoft's premium Surface Pro 4. In terms of design and build quality, the 2-in-1 device is just flawless – rigid and premium construction with easy to snap...
Acer promised us a tablet with laptop-class performance and a fanless design… and the company delivered on that promise. I've spent the last two weeks testing the Acer Switch Alpha 12, and I really did find myself using it as a notebook replacement for...
Acer promised us a tablet with laptop-class performance and a fanless design… and the company delivered on that promise.I've spent the last two weeks testing the Acer Switch Alpha 12, and I really did find myself using it as a notebook replacement for mos...
performance readiness, fanless cooling, good input devices, solid build
abysmal speakers, battery life
Users who cannot accept the battery life should certainly take a look at the Surface opponents and Lenovo's IdeaPad Miix 700. Comparing HP products, such as HP's Spectre x2, is also recommended...
With the challenges of modern workplaces being what they are, it's hard to imagine a better solution than this. The laptops of the future is one where the nuances of design - not greater technical prowess - enable more productivity and the the Acer's Swit...
Published: 2016-10-19, Author: Thomas , review by: gadgetguy.com.au
Silent, fanless operation; good value for money; very useful tablet standalone mode, stylus and keyboard included
Screen not very bright
I'm inclined to think that I'd prefer a Surface Pro 4 except for two clear advantages for the Acer Switch Alpha 12. First, it has USB Type-C which is clearly the emerging connector standard. And, secondly, price. For a similarly specified (processor, RAM...
