Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-31U3
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Borderline case, part 2. Acer has combined an 11.6-inch Windows tablet with a keyboard dock, trying to win over buyers who do not want to decide between a tablet or a notebook. A passively cooled Core i3 processor provides the necessary computing power.
Source: Notebook-Center.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good FHD IPS display; decent performance. Negative: Bulky; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2015
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Model: The Acer Aspire Switch is a combination of a Windows tablet with a keyboard dock for those who don't want to decide between a tablet and a notebook. Certainly, the Switch 11 delivers more than enough performance for everyday use as it is equipped with an Intel Core i3 dual core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz and 4 GB DDR3 dual channel RAM. As for storage, the Switch 11 comes with a Lite-On-IT 64 GB SSD with 40 GB free.
It also has a glossy 11.5 inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels driven by a standard Intel HD Graphics card. Additionally, the tablet-laptop hybrid comes with one USB 2.0 port, one USB 3.0 port, one HDMI port, a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, and a MicroSD card reader. For connectivity, it comes with an Atheroes Wireless Network Adapter for WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0. It also features a FullHD front-facing webcam, a chiclet keyboard in the keyboard dock without backlight and a 32 Wh Li-ion battery which can last up to 5 to 6 hours.
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 4200: Processor graphics card in some of the ULV Haswell CPUs with 20 EUs (GT2).
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
4012Y: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz (no Turbo Boost). Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4200 and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
11.60":
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.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
77%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
