Multi-mode hybrid devices such as those from Lenovo
and HP
that we saw back in CES are now getting more traction with other manufacturers
as Acer joins the clique of tablet and notebook makers with the Acer Aspire
Switch 10.
Just like Lenovo’s Yoga, the Switch 10 features several form
factors including a display mode where the screen is facing the user (and is
most useful when doing a presentation), a tent mode (the device is placed
upside down) and the typical tablet and notebook modes.
The device is powered by an Intel Atom Z3745 CPU and should
last for around 8 hours of ordinary use. The 10.1-inch display of the Switch 10
is of the IPS nature and features the company’s Zero Gap bonding technology
that promises less glare. The main unit of the Switch 10 connects to the
keyboard dock using magnets and comes equipped with front-facing speakers and
an aluminium chassis.
The keyboard dock comes with a USB port, a microSD card slot
and miniature HDMI port. There will also be another dock with a built-in hard
drive to complement the 32GB/64GB hard drive of the main unit.
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 will be running on Windows 8.1 and
will be available by June for $380.
