Acer представляет новый гибридный планшет Aspire Switch 12

Acer Unveils the Aspire Switch 12 with 
Five Modes in One Notebook

·        Expanding the Aspire Switch 2-in-1 series notebooks with new 12.5-inch display

·        Unique design provides smooth transitions between five versatile modes of usage

·        Full HD display boasts 1920x1080 resolution and Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass for durability

·        Powered by Intel^® Core™ M processor for exceptional mobile performance, up to 8 hours of battery life

SAN JOSE, CALIF, (Nov 4, 2014) Acer announces the Acer Aspire Switch 12 with five modes of usage in one notebook and a vibrant 12.5-inch display. It also combines powerful computing with the newest Intel^® Core™ M processor and a Full HD display to provide users a versatile device that helps boosts productivity.

Fluidly versatile
Equipped with a unique kickstand design that features a magnetic and latch-less detachable keyboard, the centerpiece of the Aspire Switch 12 is its ability to easily transition between five distinct modes (notebook, pad, display, tent and desktop). Through these five modes, users can find a configuration for just about any need and use it as a laptop, tablet with or without keyboard, or desktop PC. It can also be optimized for sharing information and viewing multimedia (display and tent modes) in conjunction with its dual front-facing speakers for a rich and full audio experience on the go.

The Aspire Switch 12’s detachable keyboard can work connected or wirelessly and provides full-sized typing comfort along with a pointing stick for an enhanced navigation experience. Users can also enjoy its 10-point touch controls on a larger screen and use an optional Acer Active Pen¹ for a more intuitive writing and drawing experience.

Dashing display
With a 12.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080) display with IPS* technology and Zero Air Gap direct bonding technology, users can see everything clearly from wide viewing angle, with vivid colors and detail, even in bright sunlight. For added durability, the Aspire Switch 12’s display is built with next generation of Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass and treated with an anti-fingerprint coating that reduces unsightly smudges.

Outstanding performance
The Aspire Switch 12 is powered by the new Intel^® Core™ M processor for a compelling combination of computingperformance and stunning display graphics. The processor also delivers significant reduction in power consumption, allowing it to run up to 8 hours² during video playback. What’s more, it also sports a fan-less design that makes it whisper quite, while further complementing its reduced power consumption. 

To top off its exceptional mobile processing power and outstanding graphics, the Aspire Switch 12 comes with two antennas; 2x2 wireless antenna technology processes data at up to twice the speed of traditional single antenna solutions by forming a multi-input/multi-output (MIMO) setup for fast and reliable throughput. It also comes withmicro USB 3.0 and micro HDMI ports.

Pricing and availability
The Acer Aspire Switch 12 will be available in the United States and Canada in early 2015. Models will be configured with either a 60GB or 120GB SSD. Pricing for models in both countries will be announced when shipping.

About Acer

Established in 1976, Acer is a hardware + software + services company dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale and support of innovative products that enhance people's lives. Acer's product offering includes PCs, displays, projectors, servers, tablets and smartphones — tools our customers need to explore beyond limits and experience more. Acer employs 7,400 people and ranks No. 4 for total PCs globally (IDC 2013). Revenues for 2013 reached US$12.02 billion. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

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¹ Specifications may vary depending on model.

² Battery life may vary depending on usage. Actual battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer settings and applications or features launched.  All batteries’ maximum capacity diminishes with time and use.