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While it's easy to find shortcomings with this 10.1-inch, Windows 8.1 touch tablet with detachable swing-around keyboard, the price can't be beat. With 2GB of memory and a 32GB solid-state drive, the base SW5-011 unit lists for $380, but you can get it on...
Available online for just $300, Twoinone, "tentable" tabletlaptop, Small and light yet sturdy...
Lacks horsepower for real work, Limited battery life...
At a Glance If you want a touch-driven Windows 8.1 two-in-one, and you don't intend to push it very hard, the Switch 10 comes at a price that's hard to beat...
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When Microsoft first released Windows 8, the company hoped that hardware manufacturers would get creative with form factors and customers would be enticed by the intriguing new PC designs. One of the clear leaders to emerge since Windows 8's launch is the...
Price, Versatility, Quality keyboard...
Decent, but unimpressive performance, Shorterthanexpected battery life, No rear camera...
As we said at the beginning of this piece, the design of a system like the Acer Aspire Switch 10 is driven by a desire for versatility. Performance matters, as it does for any system, but focusing only on a convertible's benchmark scores will lead you to...
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In July of 2014 we took a look at the Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-12VU. The convertible, which competes against the Asus Transformer Book T100TA , starts at a very reasonable 300 Euro (~$375), has a decent battery life of about five hours and offers a f...
good ergonomics for this type of device (keyboard, trackpad, display), good multi-mode design with a solid hinge, vivid, bright FHD panel, nice quality speakers, price...
plastic used for the chassis feels a little cheap...
Although the FHD Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-13DP is slightly slower than the HD version, the battery life is longer and the display brighter. The decrease in performance will hardly be noticeable, since our review convertible was able to make up most of the...
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 has gotten a lot of attention as a way to bridge the gap between tablets and traditional notebooks. Its snap-on keyboard and pull-out rear stand tries to offer the best of both worlds, but with a 12-in. screen and weighing 1.8 lb...
Highresolution display, micro SD slot for extra storage, good performance, long battery life...
Expensive, chunky case, keyboard has no touchpad...
For those who use ThinkPad notebooks every day at work, the ThinkPad 10 tablet will seem like a long-lost friend. The styling -- corporate black with a couple of red touches -- is immediately recognizable as a ThinkPad. It has a good mix of performance an...
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examiner.com Updated: 2015-01-11 01:24:50
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It is versatile and switches between four modes without too much delay due to the snap hinge and magnetic detachable design for latch-free docking. There is the display mode where as the screen pops off and can be placed forward. The typical tablet mode w...
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The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is the latest in a new breed of detachable Windows tablets, a category of small slates paired with docking keyboards to offer both the mobility of a tablet and the capability and comfort of a laptop. With a sleek-looking des...
In-Plane Switching (IPS) display with scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3. Multiple-position dock allows four different use modes. Comes with free activation code for Microsoft Office.
Short battery life. Top-heavy design...
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a detachable Windows tablet that offers a mix of new and exciting features, and while it's not perfect, it's worth a look for its flexibility...
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Acer tries to do Lenovo's Yoga-series laptops one better with its Switch 10: This 2-in-1 can fold into tent, presentation and tablet modes just like those famous convertibles. But Acer's 10-inch display can be completely detached from its keyboard dock to...
Easy-to-detach display, Keyboard faces back of display in tablet mode; faces up in presentation mode...
Lots of bezel surrounding the display, Stiff keyboard keys, Mediocre battery life...
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a novel take on the 2-in-1 notebook/tablet hybrid, but both the tablet and the keyboard halves of the equation are mediocre, and the tablet's battery life is too short...
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WIREDSolid price point and feature set on a capable Windows tablet. Keyboard attachment and release system is best-in-class. Great portability.TIREDWould like to see a higher-resolution display. No rear-facing camera included; selfies only. With weight pr...
Solid price point and feature set on a capable Windows tablet. Keyboard attachment and release system is bestinclass. Great portability...
Would like to see a higherresolution display. No rearfacing camera included; selfies only. With weight predominantly in the slate, design becomes topheavy and prone to tipping over backwards when working in “laptop” mode...
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What a pleasure it was to test and review the Acer Aspire Switch 10 for Notebookcheck.net over the last three weeks. The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a low-cost 2-in-1 that's up against a product that has been selling like hot-cakes and yet it pulls through.I...
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The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a Windows tablet that you can use as a notebook… although I prefer to think of it the other way around. It makes a pretty great portable notebook which you can use as a tablet when the need arises.The system consists of a 10 i...
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a portable computer than you can use as a notebook or a tablet. It offers decent performance in a compact package, and it'd be easy to recommend… if the Asus Transformer Book T100 didn't do all of those things as well, while...
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It's a tablet. No, it's a laptop. The truth is that the $429 Acer Aspire Switch 10 (starting at $379) is a little bit of both and a whole lot more. This attractive Windows 8 convertible device offers several modes of use with a stunning display and plenty...
Lightweight, versatile design, Sharp, bright display, Affordable, Good performance for the money...
Mediocre battery life, Below average audio...
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 offers impressive versatility and portability with a lovely display, at a wallet-friendly price point...
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Since then, we've seen other convertibles and tablets based on Intel's "Bay Trail" processors, but actual challengers to Computer Shopper's 2013 Product of the Year have been rare. There are the Lenovo Yoga 2 11 and HP Pavilion x360 , but they're converti...
Sturdy magnetic hinge permits switch between laptop, tablet, stand, and tent modes, Aboveaverage IPS screen, Affordable price includes Microsoft Office...
Downsized keyboard takes a little getting used to, No USB 3.0...
Acer delivers flexible tablet/laptop/presentation productivity—and takes on the best-selling Asus Transformer Book T100—with a dazzling detachable hybrid for $429. Read More…...
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The 2-in-1 isn't a new platform, but it is a questionable one. Do you need a computer that snaps off into a tablet? The genre has its use cases, and Acer hopes to make a strong entry into the forum with their Aspire 10, a tablet-cum-computer offering that...
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recombu.com Updated: 2015-01-11 01:24:50
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We review the clever Acer Aspire Switch 10 tablet, which converts into a mini Windows 8 laptop or a stand-up screen thanks to the swanky bundled keyboard dock.Acer's latest tab, the Aspire Switch 10, isn't just your bog-standard Windows 8 tablet. By snapp...
Nifty flexible dock, Full Windows 8, Slick performance...
Low-res screen, Plasticky design...
As long as you can overlook the plasticky build and low-res screen, the Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a solid device for staying productive on the go. You can download any Windows software you like, and the keyboard is fine despite its size for bashing out ess...
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Is it just a coincidence that Acer and Asus, two companies that were the gorillas of netbook sales are back with the two most affordable and portable Windows 8.1 transformer style hybrids? We reviewed the Asus Transformer Book TF100 several months ago, an...
Great value for the price, sharp display, versatile keyboard dock, runs full Windows 8.1...
It's a small Intel Atom machine, performance is more fast netbook than laptop replacement. Not a lot of internal storage...
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At its launch event in New York, Acer announced its new hybrid tablet and laptop with Windows 8. Here's our Acer Aspire Switch 10 hands-on review.For starters, the device will launch in late May which isn't too far away and has a pretty reasonable price t...
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a nice little hybrid laptop and tablet. Although the design is a little chunky, it seems like you get a decent amount for your money here. Look out for a full review soon...
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Acer has released the Aspire Switch 10, a tablet that ships wiith a keyboard dock that turns it into a laptop. It uses a unique magnetic hinge that lets the Switch 10 do more than most Windows hybrids.The term "hybrid" fits the Switch 10 as it can assume...
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a solid Windows 8.1 hybrid consisting of a decent tablet and solid keyboard dock. The current generation Atom processor is a good performer and runs Windows well. The Switch 10 is a highly portable laptop that takes advanta...
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maximumpc.com Updated: 2015-05-22 02:43:51
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If Amazon's list of best-selling laptops is any indication, there's a quite a market for Windows 8.1 convertible laptops—and as of late, the lion's share of buyers has been sinking their money into Asus's Transformer Book T100. Acer seems eager to take on...
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Microsoft's Surface Pro 3 has gotten a lot of attention as a way to bridge the gap between tablets and traditional notebooks. Its snap-on keyboard and pull-out rear stand tries to offer the best of both worlds, but with a 12-in. screen and weighing 1.8 lb...
Four different ways to use, inexpensive, rich display, aluminum case...
Relatively low-resolution screen, single camera...
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The battery life on this device is absolutely amazing. After fully charging the device with the power cable (which by the way only took two hours for a complete charge), I was able to go a few days with no usage and only see a slight drain in the battery...
This is a nice device that can be used as a laptop replacement, considering the decent price tag, as long as you do not mind the small screen. The performance of this device is phenomenal, again considering the price tag. Don't expect to play your favorit...
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Notebook/tablet hybrids rarely become a trend since most people would like something that's both easy to carry and won't create too much clutter. Two piece hybrid devices in the past usually disappoint and doesn't really give benefit for the user. With th...
Excellent screen, Islandstyle keyboards...
Only 32 GB of internal memory, Battery life could be better...
The Acer Switch 10 delivers a seamless tablet/notebook experience that should work well for causal users. Its hardware capabilities may be limited but overall, but it certainly does the job well...
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Convertible laptops have come a long way in the past couple years, deviating from the original floppy hingeless designs that are still too common in favor of a hinged, sturdy keyboard. This allows the same portability of a snap-free display while also fun...
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Acer has a new Switch laptop in its catalog, and it features an extra durable display thanks to the inclusion of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The machine is a hybrid — the display pops free of the hinged keyboard for extra portability whenever you'd like. We...
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Convertible laptops have come a long way in the past couple years, deviating from the original floppy hingeless designs that are still too common in favor of a hinged, sturdy keyboard. This allows the same portability of a snap-free display while also fun...
Acer Aspire Switch 10 Special Edition is a perfectly lovely laptop for everyday needs. When used as a laptop, it functions perfectly and doesn't betray the fact that it has a removable display. The tablet portion is especially lovely, particularly with th...
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Such competition, however, means that makers of these devices have needed to step up their game. In just the last few weeks, Microsoft, in its first genuine laptop release, rolled out a new high-end hybrid, the Surface Book . (Its previous Surface release...
Nicelooking IPS display for a budget 2in1, Highly portable, Solid, easytouse snap hinge, Gorilla Glass on both screen and tablet back/lid...
Bezel is large, due to detachable nature of tablet, Touchscreen response was ornery in our testing, Just 2GB of RAM, and lastgen Atom CPU, A bit topheavy in laptop mode...
This revision of Acer's 2-in-1 detachable has a rugged feel and flexible design, but a tetchy touch screen sets it a step behind other budget hybrids. Read More…...
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Acer has a new Switch laptop in its catalog, and it features an extra durable display thanks to the inclusion of Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The machine is a hybrid — the display pops free of the hinged keyboard for extra portability whenever you'd like. We...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2016-11-05 01:23:13
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It's about time. Back in October 2013, we gave a rave review to the Asus Transformer Book T100 —the $399 detachable hybrid that includes both a tablet and keyboard dock instead of charging extra for the latter, runs real Windows 8.1 instead of Windows RT...
Sturdy magnetic hinge permits switch between laptop, tablet, stand, and tent modes, Above-average IPS screen, Affordable price includes Microsoft Office...
Downsized keyboard takes a little getting used to, No USB 3.0...
Acer delivers flexible tablet/laptop/presentation productivity—and takes on the best-selling Asus Transformer Book T100—with a dazzling detachable hybrid for $429. Read More…...
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