Acer Unveils the 2-in-1 Aspire Switch 10 (Update: Video)
This is a 10.1-inch tablet with a keyboard.
On Tuesday Acer revealed a number of new products at a global launch in New York, one of which is the 2-in-1 Aspire Switch 10. This is a notebook and tablet combined into one form factor, providing four modes: notebook, pad, display, and tent. The device will be available in the States in late May with prices starting at $379.99.
According to the company, the Aspire Switch 10 is one of the thinnest 2-in-1 devices on the market, measuring less than 0.35 inches in tablet mode and 0.44 inches with the keyboard dock. By itself, the tablet portion weighs just 1.29 pounds and only 2.58 pounds with the keyboard attached, making this product ideal for road trips.
The Aspire Switch 10 features a 10.1-inch IPS display with up to 178 degree viewing angles and a 1366 x 768 resolution. This screen includes Acer’s Zero Air Gap technology providing more “vibrant and crisp” images, while the LumiFlex solution further optimizes screen visibility during outdoor activities, even under sunlight.
Powering this screen is an Intel Atom “Bay Trail-T” quad-core SoC, 2 GB of RAM, and up to 64 GB of internal storage. The tablet also has a magnetic detachable Snap Hinge design for easy transition between modes, latch-free keyboard docking, and optional additional storage capabilities. Windows 8.1 is the operating system of choice, packed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013 at no additional expense.
“The Precision Touchpad enhances sensitivity and accuracy for the same visual experience as using a touch screen and supports six core Windows 8.1 Touchpad gestures for improved navigation and smooth gestures,” reads the PR. “The spacious keyboard ensures comfy and productive typing, while an optional keyboard dock with integrated hard-disk offers additional storage of up to 500 GB.”
Unfortunately, Acer isn’t detail-heavy on the hardware specs. However the company points to its AcerCloud service, which offers compatible apps real time information, data management, and data security across multiple devices for immediate synchronizing.
“The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a winner,” says Acer Chief Marketing Officer Michael Birkin. “A brilliant package of portability, flexibility and vibrancy. It is a stunning addition to the Acer portfolio of Connected Devices － putting you in control of your world － work or play.”
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UPDATE: Check out our hands-on video below!
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JD88 At under $400 it looks like a winner to me. Much better design than anything like this I've seen on the market so far under $600. Miles ahead of the Surface.Reply -
dizzycriminal It's pretty much the Asus Transformer T100 without the Office 2013 Key included, for about the same price (US) too. The price here in the UK was inflated against the US price, so if Acer can keep the global price of this low it will be competitive.Reply -
I Hate Nvidia Give it 1920 x 1080 and 450 $ and call me a happy buyer, I can't buy 720p anymore!Reply -
back_by_demand ReplyAt under $400 it looks like a winner to me. Much better design than anything like this I've seen on the market so far under $600. Miles ahead of the Surface.
Miles ahead of the Surface? Lower res screen, atom CPU, half the RAM - so apart from thin and light, which is easy when there is nothing powerful inside, what else does it have going for it? -
dizzycriminal Reply13201157 said:Give it 1920 x 1080 and 450 $ and call me a happy buyer, I can't buy 720p anymore!
You don't need tha kind of res on a 10" screen, it wasted processing power and battery and you don't get much advatange from the extra pixel density when its already more than adequate.
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JD88 Reply13201357 said:At under $400 it looks like a winner to me. Much better design than anything like this I've seen on the market so far under $600. Miles ahead of the Surface.
Miles ahead of the Surface? Lower res screen, atom CPU, half the RAM - so apart from thin and light, which is easy when there is nothing powerful inside, what else does it have going for it?
I assume you're going to bring up the Surface PRO so let me just state right away that I was talking about the standard RT version. First off, the Atom SoC is much faster than the Tegra 4 and provides the ability to use full x86 applications. Next, it's $170 less than a Surface with keyboard dock. ($70 less than without it). Not only that but you get a full clam-shell style dock which makes a lot more sense because you can use it on uneven surfaces. RAM is the same.
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w8gaming Essentially a copy of Asus Transformer T100. The difference is in the pricing and support.Reply -
Shankovich I'd get it if it had the new AMD APU in it. Wouldn't mind some light gaming on a tablet :DReply