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Acer Switch Alpha 12

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Pros

  • The keyboard was also quite good in use
  • The touchpad was smooth and worked well
  • The stylus feels well built with a nice weight

Cons

  • there s additional thickness around the base of the kick stand
  • The screen was surprisingly limited in how bright it would
  • It didn t seem dull in practice

Key specs

  • IPS
  • 12 in
  • 2160, 1440 px

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    Acer Switch Alpha 12 - Pros & Cons

    Acer Switch Alpha 12

    Pros

    • The keyboard was also quite good in use
    • The touchpad was smooth and worked well
    • The stylus feels well built with a nice weight
    • the screen looks bright and colours are vibrant
    • Startup is quick and apps all launch quickly
    • The included microSD slot is great
    • The keyboard is well built
    • LiquidLoop cooling system is excellent and withstood our extreme test quite well
    • the device offers good multimedia experience too
    • Viewing angles were also rather good and it has decent visibility under daylight
    • overall build quality is solid with the sturdy kickstand

    Cons

    • there s additional thickness around the base of the kick stand
    • The screen was surprisingly limited in how bright it would
    • It didn t seem dull in practice
    • the processor needed a cooling fan clipped directly onto the chip
    • it can run in tablet mode
    • the screen feels warm too
    • that slow diagonal line jitter problem
    • the stylus holder looks and feels weak
    • Hover distance is a bit short
    • no way to adjust the pressure sensitivity curve
    • doesn't register small finger movements making the experience a bit erratic

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 - Technical Overview

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    Acer Switch Alpha 12 - Full Specifications

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    Display
    Display technologyIPS
    Screen size12.0 in
    Brightness350.0 cd/m²
    Resolution2160 x 1440 px
    Aspect ratio3:2
    Touchscreenyes
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    Design
    Colour of productGrey
    Case MaterialAnodised aluminium
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    Storage
    Internal storage
    • 128 GB
    • 512 GB
    Memory card readeryes
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    Dimensions
    Height0.37 in
    Width11.5 in
    Depth7.93 in
    Weight31.75 oz
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    Technical details
    Operating systemWindows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
    RAM memory
    • 4 GB
    • 8 GB
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    Power
    Battery typeLi-Ion

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    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer - Editorial Reviews (15)

    4.0
    Based on 15 reviews
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    Acer Switch Alpha 12 A hybrid for all reasons
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    CNET
    Published: 24.09.2016
    A hybrid for all reasons

    Acer's Aspire Switch Alpha 12 serves equally well as a laptop and a tablet -- at a reasonable price to boot.

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review
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    PCMAG
    Published: 30.09.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review
    4.0

    The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a good value, offering top speed in its price range, a crisp display, and useful extras. There are some minor design caveats, but this Windows tablet can help you be productive without breaking the bank.

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 review
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    TechRadar
    Published: 16.12.2016
    Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 review
    3.5

    An incredibly budget-friendly Microsoft Surface clone

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 review – a tablet that can actually replace your notebook
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    LaptopMedia.com
    Published: 05.07.2016
    Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 review – a tablet that can actually replace your notebook
    4.0

    Acer has been releasing Aspire Switch devices for quite some time now and we’ve seen a steady increase in overall usability, design, quality etc. But since their last announcement at next@ace…

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review: Windows 10 everywhere for less « TOP NEW Review
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    TOP NEW Review
    Published: 19.08.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review: Windows 10 everywhere for less « TOP NEW Review
    4.0

    Normally, the inside of your computer is the very last place you’d want to get any water. But it’s an advertised benefit of Acer’s latest laptop-tablet

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 [Review] Acer Alpha Switch 12 - The affordable convertible | Hitech Century
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    Hitech Century
    Published: 18.10.2016
    [Review] Acer Alpha Switch 12 - The affordable convertible | Hitech Century

    The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a hybrid convertible designed in a fashion akin to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 - it’s essentially a tablet with a kickstand that

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 2-in-1 Notebook - GadgetGuy
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    Gadget Guy Australia
    Published: 19.10.2016
    Review: Acer Switch Alpha 12 2-in-1 Notebook - GadgetGuy
    4.2

    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

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Bang for your buck
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    Gadget Now
    Published: 12.09.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Bang for your buck

    The Taiwanese tech giant recently expanded its 2-in-1 line-up in the country by launching the Acer Switch Alpha 12. The convertible comes with a detachable keyboard and a stylus, enabling it to easily double up as a tablet. Bearing a price tag of Rs 53,990, the Switch Alpha 12 is set to compete against the likes of Microsoft Surface Pro 4 and HP Elite x2. So, if you are a Windows user wanting to get an affordable 2-in-1, the Switch Alpha 12 might be the one. And to help you decide whether it’s i...

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review — Double Duties – Pokde.Net
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    Pokde.Net
    Published: 22.07.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review — Double Duties – Pokde.Net
    4.3

    The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a silent double agent. It can play both roles as a tablet and also as a laptop flawlessly while remaining cool and quiet under pressure.

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Aspire Switch 12 Alpha SA5-271-56HM Convertible Review
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    Notebookcheck
    Published: 27.06.2016
    Acer Aspire Switch 12 Alpha SA5-271-56HM Convertible Review
    4.3

    In-depth review of the Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 SA5-271-56HM (Intel Core i5 6200U, Intel HD Graphics 520, 12 Zoll, 1,2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 - Full Review and Benchmarks
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    LaptopMag
    Published: 27.06.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 - Full Review and Benchmarks
    3.5

    The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a 2-in-1 with liquid cooling, strong performance and a bright display, but its battery life is too short.

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Surface on a budget
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    The Verge
    Published: 29.07.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Surface on a budget

    A solid and inexpensive Windows tablet

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review (Updated 2021)
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    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Review (Updated 2021)

    The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a powerful machine and has great performance when compared to competing devices in the same price range.

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Not the affordable Surface Pro 4 alternative you're looking for
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    MobileSyrup
    Published: 09.08.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 review: Not the affordable Surface Pro 4 alternative you're looking for

    When Microsoft first announced its Surface lineup of 2-in-1 detachable back in 2012, most people were not sure how to greet the company's new device.

    Acer Switch Alpha 12 Acer Switch Alpha 12 – Tech Review
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    Fortress of Solitude
    Published: 20.11.2016
    Acer Switch Alpha 12 – Tech Review

    Unlike gaming laptops where there's a host specifications and configurations to choose from for your personal taste, the standard, working-class laptop

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