Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-325N

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80% Acer Aspire Switch 11 (SW5-171-325N)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire Switch 11 (SW5-171-325N) is an excellent detachable-hybrid tablet. We really like the Switch 11 because of its versatile magnetic hinge, lack of bloatware, and 1080p IPS touch screen. Its no-nonsense magnetic hinge is the real deal, and makes it one of the best implementations of a flexible, removable tablet. It is a more stable and usable solution than the one on rivals like the Asus Transformer Book T200TA-C1-BL and Toshiba Satellite Click 2 L35W-B3204.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/25/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Acer Aspire Switch 11
Source: Liliputing Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire Switch 11 with a Core i3 processor is a reasonably powerful, reasonably compact computer that’s available for a reasonably good price (at least when it’s on sale for $450). It features more memory, more storage, and a faster processor than you’d find in many other affordable 2-in-1 tablets. But the Switch 11 also has some shortcomings.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/21/2015

60% Acer Aspire Switch 11
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The Acer Aspire Switch 11 is neither a slayer of notebooks nor of tablets, but a fairly good compromise between the two. For $649, you get a hybrid with solid performance, a nice 1080p display and a speedy SSD. It's $180 cheaper than the base model of the Surface Pro 3 when equipped with a keyboard cover.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

70% Acer Aspire Switch 11
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
However, the Switch 11 falls short in two areas key to any compact laptop: flexibility and battery life. The device works well as a tablet, but its top-heavy design causes it to tip over whenever you use it in laptop mode on an uneven surface. And while its battery life is enough to get you through most of the workday, other convertibles will take you further.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

Convertible mit Tablet- und Notebook-Genen
Source: Tom's Hardware DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/31/2015

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Model: The Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-325N is another good example of devices catered to the all-in-one market segment. The key factor is for a device to assume multiple roles normally form a traditional laptop to a more portable table and to do it well. Beautifully designed, the Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-325N does just that with good secure hinges and a slim profile with a modern look. The silver hybrid device has clean lines and a black tile keyboard contrasting the rest of the body.

Display on the Windows 8.1 device is an 11.6 inch Active Matrix TFT panel with IPS technology with touchscreen function while the rear cover is textured with cross-brush metal. On-board is an Intel Core i3 dual-core processor clocked at 1.50 GHz, 4 GB LPDDR3 RAM, an Intel HD Graphics 4200 and a 128 GB SSD. Other capabilities include a microSD card reader, Bluetooth 4.0 and 2 USB ports.

Available also on the Acer Aspire Switch 11 SW5-171-325N is a webcam and microphone to allow video communication and the occasional picture snapping. The device weighs at around 3.42 lb (1.55 kg) making it easy to log around even with the attached keyboard dock. Power to the devices is provided by a 3-cell Lithium-Ion pack rated at 2850 mAh and the compact AC adapter included.

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.

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.

70%: 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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