Acer Switch Alpha 12 (SA5-271)
Acer Switch Alpha 12 (SA5-271) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 512GB SSD
- RAM
- up to 8GB
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Home
- Battery
- 4870 mAh, 37Wh, 2-cell, 2-cell, 4870 mAh, Li-ion, 2-cell, 4870 mAh, Li-Polymer, 2-cell 4870 mAh Li-ion
- Body material
- Aluminum (Aluminum)
- Dimensions
- 292 x 201 x 11 mm (11.50" x 7.91" x 0.43")
- Weight
- 0.92 kg (2 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- HDMI
- VGA
- DVI
- Card reader
- microSD, microSDXC
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- IEEE 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- Audio jack
- Combo headphone/mic port
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Speakers
- Optical drive
- optional
- Security Lock slot
All Acer Switch Alpha 12 (SA5-271) configurations
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Acer Switch Alpha 12 (SA5-271) in-depth review
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@acer conference in New York, the Aspire Switch lineup has matured enough to a point when the latest Switch Alpha 12 can actually replace your notebook. It sure is a 12-inch hybrid device but the notebook-class CPU inside puts it in a class of its own.How Acer managed to pull this off? Well, the company's engineer team came up with a clever way to keep the CPU cool during load without the need of a fan[...]
Pros
- Excellent build quality and ergonomics
- Comfortable keyboard + optional LED backlight depending on your region
- 3rd generation Acer stylus (also optional and depends on your region)
- Great IPS panel with good properties
- Successful implementation of a Core-U processor with Acer's LiquidLoop cooling design
- Decent battery life
Cons
- A bit erratic touchpad performance
- Limited connectivity options
- Slightly hefty for a tablet
- PWM from 0 to 100% screen brightness
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