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It's easy to dismiss 2-in-1 laptops as a gimmick but their utility isn't hard to see. Yesterday's laptops were all about uniformity. They were standardized tools in the hands of a workforce that was consistent, if inflexible. Today's laptops are of a diff...
With the challenges of modern workplaces being what they are, it's hard to imagine a better solution than this. The laptops of the future is one where the nuances of design - not greater technical prowess - enable more productivity and the the Acer's Swit...
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I've previously written about my choice of a Surface Pro 4, and the main reason I selected the Core M3-powered version. Well, Acer has come along with a nifty tablet/notebook hybrid of its own which manages to eliminate any need for a low powered processo...
Silent, fanless operation; good value for money; very useful tablet standalone mode, stylus and keyboard included...
Screen not very bright...
I'm inclined to think that I'd prefer a Surface Pro 4 except for two clear advantages for the Acer Switch Alpha 12. First, it has USB Type-C which is clearly the emerging connector standard. And, secondly, price. For a similarly specified (processor, RAM...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2017-02-08 01:06:20
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Sometimes it takes a portable and simple notebook to get things done instead of a gaming notebook filled with the most powerful hardware. Some may find the larger and heavier notebooks less than ideal when going on business trips, especially when you don'...
Sensitive touch screen, Portability, Overall performance...
Only a single USB 3.1 port...
All-in-all the Acer Switch Alpha 12 makes for a great working notebook for those constantly on-the-go. The only downside would be that it only has a single USB 3.1 port, reducing the amount of connectivity you have for USB devices.(previously published i...
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wovow.org Updated:
2017-02-08 01:06:20
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It seems that the future of computing is more closely linked to convertible than computers, since recently, the development of these devices has increased dramatically. Perhaps because of its convenience and versatility, but these devices are gradually re...
The device has given us a big surprise in performance. Working with him has been very comfortable without stoppages and fluently. It is light and easy to carry because of its small size. The screen has offered us a very good time to work on it sharpness t...
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It's a lot to ask a machine to be both a laptop and a tablet, but Acer comes damn close to nailing it with its new Switch Alpha 12. To make it work, Acer had to get weird with design.Local pricing for the Acer Switch Alpha 12 hasn't been officially announ...
Problems aside, the performance you get with the Acer Switch Alpha 12 at just $US800 ($1,065) is surprisingly impressive. But like most hybrids, it's not for everyone. For the passionate laptop fan the thinner Samsung 9 is better — if devoid of touchscree...
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When Microsoft first announced its Surface lineup of 2-in-1 detachables back in 2012, most people were not sure how to greet the company's new device.On the one hand, it seemed like the Redmond-based company wanted to displace its manufacturing partners...
Excellent screen, Superlative performance, Great operating system in Windows 10...
Poor battery life, Average keyboard and trackpad at best, Heavy, Before anyone asks, here's the wallpaper you see on my desktop...
On its own, the Switch Alpha 12 is, save for its less than stellar keyboard and poor battery life, a good device.And if all you care about is performance, then it's an easy computer to recommend. Going with the Switch Alpha 12, consumers can get a modern...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2017-02-08 01:06:21
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Lisa Gade compares the Acer Switch Alpha 12 and the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Windows tablets. Check out our video review of the Acer Switch Alpha 12...
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When it comes to Windows tablets, OEMs are following Microsoft's lead. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 , for example, is unapologetically a ThinkPad take on the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 . Acer's specialty is value, so it makes sense that its Windows 10 tablet would...
Great price point for a Windows 10 tablet, Performance similar to more expensive devices, Keyboard case is included...
Weak battery life, Heavier than the competition...
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The laptop-replacement market is going from strength to strength, with every manufacturer worth its salt looking to innovate in the 2-in-1 market and stand apart from the top-of-the-pack Microsoft Surface. With the Acer Switch Alpha 12, the Taiwanese comp...
Affordable, keyboard and stylus included (in the UK), ample power to rival Microsoft Surface, silent operation, decent screen, integrated and adjustable stand...
Battery life limited to around 5-hours per charge, not the smallest or lightest design, trackpad has an irksome click, two-tone finish looks off, poor speakers...
As a full laptop-replacement the Acer Switch Alpha 12 ticks many of the right boxes. The integrated stand is solid, the silent operation from the LiquidLoop cooling system is an obvious benefit, there's as much power on hand as a Microsoft Surface P...
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Coming in three different flavours, the Acer Switch Alpha 12 could at first be mistaken for almost any other 2-in-1 ultraportable, with the HP Elite X2 first springing to mind. Sure Acer isn’t exactly rewriting the rulebook when it comes to design, but it...
Overall, I feel Acer has done a noteworthy job here, with the Switch Alpha 12 really proving its worth. With a superbly crafted design and a surprising amount of oomph under the hood, you get a whole lot for your money, even if the display and keyboard ar...
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Acer's Switch Alpha 12 is essentially the company's answer to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 – it runs on Intel's latest sixth gen Core processor and even comes with a kickstand and a magnetic keyboard.However, the Alpha 12 has some interesting tech under th...
Nice looks, good performance, fanless design makes it very quiet...
A little heavy for its size, trackpad rattles a bit...
The Alpha 12 is a very nice device – the screen looks good and it performs really well.More importantly, at RM4,499 you get the high-end Core i7 processor, keyboard and Active Pen.This makes it significantly cheaper than a Surface Pro 4 with similar speci...
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Theinquirer.net Updated:
2017-02-08 01:06:21
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ACER'S SWITCH ALPHA 12 is the company's latest hybrid tablet-laptop ready to lock horns with the likes of Huawei's MateBook and Microsoft's Surface Pro 4 . Due to be released in May and priced at $599, approximately £416, the device will have the tough t...
Acer is up against some strong competition in the hybrid arena, so it needed to bring it's A game to the fight. We're not sure it's quite managed that, but it's well priced and a solid if unremarkable hybrid. As such, it will likely sell well, particul...
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There's no denying – not even from Acer – that the Surface Pro line has inspired Microsoft's partners to follow suit in the 2-in-1 laptop category. With that forgone conclusion out of the way, Acer's success with its new Switch Alpha 12 depends more on ho...
Liquid, cooled goodness, Very well, priced, Thin and light...
Single USB, C port, Not exactly original...
This might not be the most original 2-in-1 device from Acer, but it's impressive nevertheless and undoubtedly has the best chance of sticking it to rivals...
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At its global launch event in New York, Acer has taken the wraps off its new premium 2-in-1 tablet laptop which rivals the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 . PC Advisor was able to attend so here's our Acer Switch Alpha 12 hands-on review. See also: Best convertib...
It's another Surface Pro 4 rival (or clone even) but it's a quickly growing market where competition is a good thing. Acer has done a great job of packing in decent specs into a device with a nice design which hits a lower price point than rivals. It's fa...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2017-02-08 01:06:21
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There's no denying – not even from Acer – that the Surface Pro line has inspired Microsoft's partners to follow suit in the 2-in-1 laptop category. With that forgone conclusion out of the way, Acer's success with its new Switch Alpha 12 depends more on ho...
Liquidcooled goodness, Very wellpriced, Thin and light...
Single USBC port, Not exactly original...
This might not be the most original 2-in-1 device from Acer, but it's impressive nevertheless and undoubtedly has the best chance of sticking it to rivals...
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We get hands-on with Acer's liquid-cooled tablet Acer has launched what it hopes will be Microsoft Surface Pro 4 beater, announcing what it says is the first ever fanless 2-in-1 with high-power Intel Core i processors. A genuinely impressive feat, the new...
Good value for money, Full-size USB port is handy, Backlit keyboard, Runs silently...
Mediocre screen calibration, Touchpad struggles with multi-touch, Middling battery life...
Acer Switch Alpha 12 – Performance I reviewed the cheapest Intel Core i3 configuration of the Switch Alpha 12 with 4GB of RAM. This makes direct comparisons with other convertibles I've tested slightly tricky, as the Surface Pro 4 I reviewed had a Core i5...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-05-13 03:00:21
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The success of the Microsoft Surface has proved that there's a market for tablets that can replace your laptop. We loved the Surface Pro 4 for its sharp screen, excellent Type Cover keyboard and precise Surface Pen – and it's still the benchmark for Windo...
The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is an unabashed Microsoft Surface Clone, but it's a very good one. For a fraction of the price, the Acer replicates the form factor and most important features of the Microsoft Surface. It's aluminum body may not be as light or pr...
Below average battery life makes the Acer Switch Alpha 12 hard to recommend for users who can't be around an outlet constantly. For many, it may be a deal breaker, While the Switch Alpha 12 is a good value compared to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, you'll n...
Want a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 but can't justify its high price? The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is your best bet. It undercuts Microsoft's offering by hundreds of smackers and manages to replicate its performance and features. However, battery life is short whi...
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The Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 measures 29x20xjust over 1cm. and it weights 1275grams with the supplied keyboard attached and 909 grams without it.The attachment is very magnetic and just presents the two parts close together and they click in place. Whi...
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Our first impression on the Acer Switch Alpha 12 instantly reminds us on the Surface tablet from Microsoft. However, the Switch Alpha 12 has impressed us on its slim and lightweight design when we received the review unit. It is a 2 in 1 hybrid notebook w...
The Switch Alpha 12 is a decent hybrid tablet/notebook that is highly portable and well design. With the base model price tag at RM2499, it is cheaper than the Surface and Surface Pro tablet and comes with decent hardware for your office productivity and...
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2-in-1 notebooks are becoming increasingly popular with consumers, especially in today's mobile-centric world. Consumers want mobility and flexibility, and 2-in-1 notebooks provide just that. Today, just about every major notebook manufacturer has a 2-in-...
And the Winner is…2-in-1 notebooks have come a long way. When they first burst onto the scene, they were promising, but flawed devices. Either too bulky or too thick, they were compromises and were neither good notebooks nor tablets. These days, thanks to...
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canadalaptopreviews.com Updated:
2018-04-27 01:27:56
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The Acer Switch Alpha is a 2 in 1 device as it is both a laptop and a tablet, depending how the user wants to use it. The overall feel of the device is premium and slim, catering to the needs of the users as they can use it during their travels and when a...
Since the Acer Switch Alpha is a tablet laptop, this ensures easy portable use wherever the user may be. Most users will enjoy the added functionality. The Acer Switch Alpha comes with a quad core Generation i5 processor that is clocked at 2.3 GHz and can...
The Acer Switch Alpha Tablet is a great device but is not without its flaws. For starters, the onboard memory is only 128 GB. Sure it is a SSD, which are faster than hard drives, but the space it offers is nominal. Most users will easily fill up the space...
The Acer Switch Alpha Tablet is a very capable and useful device. Having the ability to transition from laptop to tablet is a very welcome addition to any laptop device. This feature of the Acer Switch Alpha Tablet will allow it to be used even when a use...
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The Acer Switch Alpha is a 2 in 1 device as it is both a laptop and a tablet, depending how the user wants to use it. The overall feel of the device is premium and slim, catering to the needs of the users as they can use it during their travels and when a...
Since the Acer Switch Alpha is a tablet laptop, this ensures easy portable use wherever the user may be. Most users will enjoy the added functionality. The Acer Switch Alpha comes with a quad core Generation i5 processor that is clocked at 2.3 GHz and can...
The Acer Switch Alpha Tablet is a great device but is not without its flaws. For starters, the onboard memory is only 128 GB. Sure it is a SSD, which are faster than hard drives, but the space it offers is nominal. Most users will easily fill up the space...
The Acer Switch Alpha Tablet is a very capable and useful device. Having the ability to transition from laptop to tablet is a very welcome addition to any laptop device. This feature of the Acer Switch Alpha Tablet will allow it to be used even when a use...
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