Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-13DP

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Reviews for the Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-13DP

60% Acer One Review: A Unique Balance of Cost and Features
Source: NDTV Gadgets Archive.org version
In many ways, this is a current-day netbook. It serves its purpose and has a very reasonable price tag, but it isn't entirely satisfying to use. You cannot really enjoy videos on this screen and even basic tasks require some adjustment. The keyboard is handy, but you can forget about typing long documents on it unless you're a hunt-and-peck two-finger typist anyway.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2015
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 70% performance: 60% display: 40% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60%

64% Acer Aspire Switch 10 Review
Source: T Break Archive.org version
The Switch 10 is an easy to use device that allows you to properly use it in tablet mode without a physical keyboard annoying you at the back. Switching between tablet and laptop use is easy, but the downside is that when it comes to actual performance, there are enough hiccups to make it a less than enjoyable experience, which is a shame. Still, the Switch 10 does get points for its portability factor, and is a good option for someone who wants the freedom to switch between a tablet or a laptop in a snap.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/08/2015
Rating: Total score: 64% price: 60% performance: 60% features: 65% workmanship: 70%

70% Acer Aspire Switch 10 Pro
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
The simple notch and magnet design for holding the tablet to the base is a good one, though we can’t help but feel as though there should be more to this product. As a notebook, it leaves you wanting a better typing and touchpad experience, and it can be frustrating when the device leans back on its own due to the weight of the tablet.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Acer Aspire Switch 10 FHD
Source: Pocket Navigation DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/29/2015

78% Tablet und Notebook
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/27/2015
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 79% features: 69% display: 80% ergonomy: 84%

Acer Aspire Switch 10 FHD
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/13/2014

91% Ein Update mit Überraschung
Source: Tabtech DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/07/2014
Rating: Total score: 91% price: 100% performance: 70% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90%

Jeszcze tablety czy już laptopy hybrydowe?
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Full HD display; good performance; flexible design. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/23/2014

Acer Aspire Switch 10 teszt
Source: Geeks.hu HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; excellent display; good keyboard. Negative: Mediocre performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/19/2014

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Model: The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is trying to be both a tablet and a touchscreen laptop. The unit feels very nice with gray or black brushed aluminum finish. The 10.1 inch Full HD Display (1920 x 1200, 16:10 aspect ratio) is protected with Gorilla Glass 3. The hardware consist of a Intel Atom Z3735F clocked at 1.83 GHz and an Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail). The detachable keyboard allows 4 different modes for the device. It is attached with Acer's Snap Hinge, which uses magnetism to provide a latch-less docking solution that lets you smoothly remove and re-attach the keyboard.

The available interfaces are two USB 2.0, an HDMI port, a 3.5 mm audio jack (headphone and microphone) and a MicroSD card reader. The tablet itself is 8.9 mm high and weighs just 1.17 kg. The 24 Wh battery should last about 7.5 hours during normal WiFi use. The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a great performer with its decent specs, great display and build quality, but its relatively low battery life is a downside. While other tablets easily exceed the Switch 10's battery life, this might be the right device for you if you require higher performance.

Series: The Acer Aspire Switch Series is a series of portable and hybrid laptops. The design of the laptop models is stylish thanks to their attractive looking aluminium lids. The hinge of the Windows systems allows users to flip, rotate and even detach the screen from the keyboard in a snap. Each model in the Switch Series has different processors ranging from 1.33 GHz Intel Atom Z3745 up to Intel Core i5-6200U processors. There are also different options for the graphic card ranging from Intel HD Graphics up to Intel HD Graphics 5300.

In terms of storage, Acer offers two different options; 32 GB and 64 GB. There are 10.1-inch and 12-inch models. The displays are Full HD, IPS and they provide good contrast and colors from all viewing angles. In addition, they are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for additional damage and scratch resistance. The tablet part of the laptop has a USB 2.0 port, a micro HDMI port and a headset jack, while the keyboard dock has an additional USB 2.0 port. The weight of the laptop starts from 1.05 kg up to 1.6 kg depending on the model the user selects.

Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail):

Integrated GPU for tablet and notebook Bay Trail SoCs. Based on the Ivy Bridge GPU with four Execution Units and support for DirectX 11.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Atom: The Intel Atom series is a 64-Bit (not every model supports 64bit) microprocessor for cheap and small notebooks (so called netbooks), MIDs, or UMPCs. The speciality of the new architecture is the "in order" execution (instead of the usual and faster "out of order" execution). Therefore, the transistor count of the Atom series is much lower and, thus, cheaper to produce. Furthermore, the power consumption is very low. The performance per Megahertz is therfore worse than the old Pentium 3M (1,2 GHz on par with a 1.6 GHz Atom).

Z3735F: SoC with an integrated quad-core Atom processor clocked up to 1.83 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a single channel DDR3L-RS-1333 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

10.10":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.

73.5%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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