Tablet Computer Acer Aspire Switch 10

The modern market of tablets is very segmented, and it is necessary for users when choosing, first of all, to pay attention to the planned use scenarios. In addition to the operating system, the devices differ in the size of the screen, hardware platform and other design features. Models that combine the capabilities of the tablet and a laptop are noticeably allocated due to the presence of a special plug-in keyboard with a touchpad. In this material we will get acquainted with Acer Aspire Switch 10, which recently entered the domestic market.

This device consists of two elements - tablet and keyboard block. The special mechanism of their connection allows the manufacturer to talk about four uses. Besides standard configurations The tablet and laptop are offered "Tent" when the blocks are installed by the "house" and "display" when the keyboard plays the role of the monitor stand.

The manufacturer refers the device to the "Laptops" section. However, in our opinion, it would be more appropriate to consider it to the tablet. The fact is that the second block contains only the keyboard. It does not provide for "desktop" set of connectors (except one USB 2.0), built-in battery or drive. Even the charger can only be connected to the main unit. However, it's not in the title. Get acquainted with this model closer.

Further describes that the tested senior modification of the series is described (SW5-011-17WL NT.L47ER.001). The stores can also contain and differ in the volume of FLESSIS, the processor model, screen, battery and a wireless model controller.

Specifications Acer Aspire Switch 10

Intel Atom Z3745 processor
Number of kernels: 4
CPU frequency: 1.33 GHz (up to 1.86 GHz in mode Turbo Boost.)
RAM 2 GB DDR3
64 GB Flash Memory
Operating system Windows 8.1 (32-bit)
Display on the matrix IPS, 10.1 ", 1366 × 768 (155 ppi), capacitive, multitouch
Cameras: Frontal 2.1 MP (Full HD)
Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz)
Support card microSd memoryHC.
Bluetooth 4.0.
3.5 mm connector for headphones or headset, Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB 2.0 (OTG)
Battery 25 W · h, 6500 mA · h
Accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, light sensor
Dimensions of the tablet 260 × 176 × 9.2 mm
Tablet weight 590 g, keyboard unit 520 g, power supply 105 g

The device uses the updated version of SOC Intel Atom Z3745. From the predecessor (Z3740), it differs mostly increased maximum frequency of the graphic controller. The chip has four kernels of the X86 architecture (support for the 64-bit mode is also present) operating with a nominal frequency of 1.33 GHz. TURBO BOOST technology allows you to raise the frequency to 1.86 GHz if necessary. The minimum frequency in the absence of a load is 533 MHz.

The amount of RAM model is 2 GB. On the one hand, working with Windows 8.1 is quite comfortable (given the device class), but with another similar savings from the manufacturers continues to look very strange.

The platform does not have support sATA interfaceSo the system drive uses the EMMC connection. The disk capacity is 64 GB. On a new tablet, about 48 GB is available to the user. We note the presence of a hidden partition of recovery by 6.5 GB. To extend the capacity, you can use MicroSDHC memory cards and USB drives. Despite supporting the version 3.0 USB platform, only 2.0 is used in the tablet.

The Tablet Part of the transformer is equipped with an IPS-screen with a diagonal of 10.1 "and a resolution of 1366 × 768 points (the density is 155 DPI). Multitouch is supported (up to five simultaneous touches). The Intel HD Graphics graphics controller in this SOC has a maximum frequency with 667 to 778 MHz. All other characteristics are preserved, including work with DirectX 11 and OpenGL 3.0, as well as decoding of modern video formats. Connection is possible external monitor Through the MicroHDMI port.

Sound controller in the standard device. There is a front camera based on the OMNIVISION OV2722 module with FullHD permission support for photos and video (2.1 MP).

There is nothing unusual in the implementation of the means of communications in the model under consideration. The wireless controller is based on the Broadcom Chip connected to the SDIO bus. It is capable of working with 802.11a / b / g / n networks in 2.4 and 5 GHz bands with a maximum connection speed of 300 Mbps. Testing of real performance has shown that the tablet is capable of operating at 55-75 Mbps versions depending on the range and direction, which is a good result in this class (the test was conducted with the ASUS RT-AC56U router). Bluetooth interface support and support can be useful for working with a mouse or external keyboard.

It is worth noting the availability of working with Windows 8.1 wireless displays. This technology can be used, for example, to view photos and videos or show presentations and documents.

The capacity of the built-in battery (according to diagnostic programs) is 25 W · h (6500 mA · h). For 10.1 "devices, this is not a lot. Although it is necessary to recall the relatively low screen resolution. The manufacturer talks about the autonomous work for eight hours. Note that in the keyboard block there is no second battery.

If you put in the requirements for the tablet from Windows Screen The size of 10.1 "and the Intel Bay Trail platform, the choice will not be very large. In particular, here you can recall the ASUS Transformer Book T100TA and HP Omni 10. Interestingly, there are models from less well-known brands, such as Cube, Iru and Pipo. However, they have the screen resolution of only 1280 × 800. HP elitePad 1000 is expected to appear, but this device clearly belongs to another class. In a table for comparison, we placed only the above models ASUS and HP. Direct competition with android or iOS models in this case are not. Intel Core-based solutions offer to the user another performance level and are also not competitors Acer Aspire Switch 10. For transformers, the table indicates the size and weight data for the main (tablet) part.

	Acer Aspire SWITCH 10	HP Omni 10.	ASUS TRANSFORMER BOOK T100TA
Screen		IPS, 10.1 ", 1920 × 1200 (226 PPI)	IPS, 10.1 ", 1366 × 768 (155 ppi)
SOC (processor)	Intel atom z3745 @ 1.33 GHz (64 bits, 4 kernels)	Intel Atom Z3770 @ 1.46 GHz (64 bits, 4 kernels)	Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33 GHz (64 bits, 4 kernels)
Graphic processor	Intel HD Graphics.	Intel HD Graphics.	Intel HD Graphics.
Flash Memory	64 GB	32 GB	32/64 GB
Connectors	Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5 mm connector for headphones, USB 2.0 (on the keyboard block)	Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5 mm connector for headphones	dock connector, Micro-HDMI, 3.5 mm connector for headphones (on tablet), USB 3.0 (on docking station)
Memory card support	microSD.	microSD.	microSD.
RAM	2 GB	2 GB	2 GB
Cameras	frontal (2.1 mp; shooting video 1080r)	frontal (2 MP; video shooting 1080r) and rear (8 mp; video shoot 1080r)	frontal (1.2 MP, video recording 720r)
the Internet	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi
Battery Capacity (Ma · h / W · h)	6500 / 25	7700 / 31	N / d / 31
Operating system	Microsoft Windows 8.1.	Microsoft Windows 8.1.	Microsoft Windows 8.1.
Dimensions (mm)	260 × 176 × 9.2	260 × 182 × 11	263 × 171 × 13
Mass (g)	590	671	570

Note that ASUS Transformer Book T100TA is very similar to the characteristics of the hero of this article, and HP Omni 10 has a large screen resolution and processor. It will be interesting to see how this will affect the results of performance tests and time. autonomous work.

Equipment

The transformer comes in a compact cardboard box. It is framed using a glossy varnish for photos and looks quite good. On the bottom side of the package there is a traditional sticker with the name and characteristics of the device, so that you can check the configuration before purchase.

The package includes a power supply unit 12 in 1.5 A, print documentation (including in Russian) and a card with a number to activate Office for home and study 2013. The power supply has a "socket" format and replaceable forks (included There is only one for our market), the cable length is about one and a half meters, which is not very much. We note the use of black glossy plastic for its housing.

In the technical support section on the manufacturer's website, electronic version of the documentation are presented, including full guide User, and software updates.

The warranty on the device is one year. In addition to local warranty service, Special international limited warranty is provided. Detailed conditions are indicated in complete documentation.

From the original accessories, the company offers a cover for this model for a tablet block (different colors are available).

Design

Windows tablets often differ significantly by appearance From their fellow on other operating systems. It is possible that it is dictated by their orientation to use "for serious work with the familiar applications."

I did not exception and Aspire Switch 10. Its overall dimensions are 260 × 176 × 9.2 mm, and the weight - almost 600 g. The body of the device is made mainly of gray matte plastic, only on the back of the panel can be seen from aluminum, performing rather Decorative role.

Straight faces resemble the previously considered Acer Iconia W700 and Acer Iconia Tab W510. At the same time, the manufacturer did not use this feature - on the tablet installed "micro" modifications hDMI connectors and USB.

On the right side there are a microphone, a hidden reset button, a microSDHC, microUSB card connector with OTG, MicroHDMI support, input for the power supply. Considering the lack of entry to charge on the keyboard unit, the power cable is not in most convenient way in most cases. Slightly improves the situation of his angular plug. A similar remark concerns other connectors that are clearly not designed for permanent or frequent use.

On the left side you can detect the input of the headset, the power button with the built-in indicator, the volume rocker. Buttons are quite comfortable, pressed clearly, to the touch to find them easily.

There is nothing on top. On the bottom there are holes for fastening on the keyboard block and the connector for it. There are no special mechanical latches here - strong magnets are used. And they are on the tablet and on the keyboard.

The facial panel is also quite traditional. Most of it is closed with black glass and a feeling of narrow frames is created. In fact, the screen itself is significantly less and in the reality of the distance from it to the edges of the housing is approximately 19 mm on the left and right and 25 mm on top and bottom. However, large fields have a plus in the form of a more comfortable holding tablet without affecting the touch screen.

At the top of the center you can see the window frontal chamber (The performance indicator is not provided), the brightness sensor is installed in the upper right corner, and the Windows touch button and stereo speakers are located at the bottom. Such a placement of the latter will be useful for all device use scenarios.

In general, the impression of the design of the model under consideration is created positive. Of course, there are certain comments to ergonomics, but there are no significant miscalculations.

Keyboard block

The keyboard unit, as we have already written above, it is difficult to name the docking station, since it has only one full-size USB 2.0 connector. Charger or the monitor does not connect to it, the battery or additional drive in it is also not.

The dimensions of the unit are 260 × 182 × 11 mm (excluding the mounting mechanism), and the weight - 520, as a result, the kit from the tablet and the keyboard will have a thickness of 20-21 mm, and the total weight is about 1.1 kg.

Such parameters are one of the compromises characteristic of transformers. It is worth it in mind when choosing a device. Alternatively, you can consider external keyboards with third-party stands, which will allow you to easily approach the selection of both the tablet part and the keyboard.

The keyboard unit is also made of gray matte plastic, which is a bit darker on the bottom. Here are the rubber legs (two large round and one in the form of a strip) for reliable retention of the device on the table in "Display" mode.

If you are using a laptop mode, then the situation is less comfortable - the rear strip is replaced with two plastic legs, and the weight ratio of the tablet and the keyboard leads to the fact that with close to the maximum opening (a little more than 135 degrees), the tablet outweighs.

As a result, the laptop scenario turns out to be inapplicable in the event of a limited space (only if you do not hold the design of the wrists).

As for the option "Tent", then it is also good with stability in road conditions, since only plastic edges of the keyboard and tablet are "work" in it. You can never talk about the opening of the laptop with one hand.

The right-long corner of the keyboard block contains one full-size USB 2.0 port. This is the only one additional opportunity This component of the system. It is a pity that the port is only one and that the third version of the interface is not used. Most likely, the reason in the limitations of the special electrical connector for connecting blocks.

For 10.1 "models to implement a full-fledged keyboard, it is rather difficult, which also affects the efficiency of working with it. In the device under consideration, the overall width of the island keyboard is 25 centimeters. Compared with standard options, we note the use of a fine upper row of function keys and a "compressed" button "~ / E". The main buttons are of size 14.4 × 13.3 mm, however, relatively wide gaps between them allow you to quickly work with the text after a certain addiction.

Note the presence of combinations with the "Fn" button that implements the audio and brightness adjustment, shutdown wireless interfaces, switch monitor modes, turn off the touchpad and other functions.

The touchpad has dimensions of about 90 × 50 mm and a little recessed. Its surface is made of smooth plastic, so that the touchpad is quite comfortable. The built-in button is not very well implemented - too rigid for such a compact device.

Screen

The tablet has a screen with a diagonal of 10.1 "(222 × 125 mm, format 16: 9), and its resolution is 1366 × 768 points, which gives 155 PPI. The sensor supports up to five simultaneous touches.

Expert screens assessment performed Alexey Kudryavtsev.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface resistant to the appearance of scratches. Judging by the brightness of the reflected objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are a little worse than that of Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter, we compare it with it). For clarity, we give the photos on which the white surface (Acer Aspire Switch 10 - left turned off the screens is reflected (Acer Aspire Switch 10 - on the left, then they can be distinguished by size):

Visually reflected in the Acer Aspire Switch 10 screen a little lighter, which confirms the statistics from graphic Editor - The average brightness of the screen on the photo 107 versus 96 at Nexus 7. Two of the reflected objects in the Acer Aspire Switch 10 screen is weak, this suggests that there is no air interval between the external glass (it is the sensor of the touch) and the matrix surface (OGS screen - One Glass Solution). Due to the smaller number of boundaries (type of glass-air) with highly different refractive ratios, such screens look better in conditions of strong external illumination, but their repairs in the case of cracked exterior glass costs much more expensive, since it accounts for a whole screen. On the outer surface of the screen there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (a little more efficient than Nexus 7), so traces from the fingers are removed significantly, and appear at a lower rate than in the case of conventional glass.

When manually controlled brightness, its maximum value was about 340 kD / m², and the minimum - 22 cd / m². The maximum value is not very high, but, given the most weak anti-reflectures, with a bright daylight on the screen there will be at least something will be seen. In complete darkness, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable level. There is automatic brightness adjustment over the illumination sensor (it is in the upper right corner). IN automatic mode When changing external conditions, the brightness of the screen is both rising and decreases. The operation of this function depends on the position of brightness adjustment. If it is 100%, then in complete darkness, the auturance function reduces the brightness of up to 110 kD / m² (it was possible below), in conditions of an artificial light of the office (approximately 400 LCs) sets at 330 cd / m² (too much), in very Bright environment (corresponds to the lighting with a clear day outside the room, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 LCs or a little more) increases to a maximum, that is, up to 340 kD / m². If it is 50%, then the screen brightness for the three conditions listed above is as follows: 65, 200 and 340 kD / m² (suitable values). If with an automatic brightness adjustment enabled, the brightness controller is set to 0, then the brightness always remains at the minimum (22 cd / m²) value. As a result, the function of the brightness of the brightness works adequately. Only on the minimum brightness (possibly close to it) there is a backlight modulation, but its amplitude is less than 100%, and the modulation frequency is high - about 21 kHz, - so the flickering of the backlight is not visually identified, and the presence of such modulation can not affect the comfort of work With this device.

This tablet uses an IPS type matrix. Micrographs demonstrate a typical structure of subpixels for IPS:

For comparison, you can familiarize yourself with the micrographic gallery of the screens used in mobile technology.

The screen has good viewing angles without inverting the shades and without a significant shift of colors, even at large viewing deviations from perpendicular to the screen. For comparison, we give the photos on which the same images are displayed on the Nexus 7 and the tested tablet screens, while the brightness of the screens is initially installed about 200 cd / m², and the color balance on the camera is forcibly switched to 6500 K. Perpendicular to the screen test picture:

It can be seen that the differences in the color balance are small, but the image on Acer Aspire Switch is less saturated (note, for example, on a blue napkin, grapes and bananas). And white field:

Note good uniformity of brightness and color tone. Now at an angle of about 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen:

It can be seen that the colors did not change much from both tablets, but at Acer Aspire Switch 10, the contrast decreased to a greater extent due to the strong highlight of the darkest shades. Then white field:

The brightness at an angle in both tablets has noticeably decreased (at least 4 times, based on the excerpt difference), but Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a little lighter at Acer Aspire Switch. The black field when the diagonal deviations are strongly light and acquires a purple or red-purple shade. Photography with Nexus 7 For comparison, it shows (the brightness of white sections in a perpendicular direction in both tablets is the same!):

And at a different angle:

With perpendicular view, the uniformity of the black field is imperfect, since there are several sections with high brightness of black:

Contrast (approximately in the center of the screen) is not very high - about 760: 1. Response time when switching black-white-black is 20 ms (12 ms incl. + 8 ms off.). The transition between halftons of gray 25% and 75% (according to the numerical color value) and back in sum occupies 30 ms. Constructed by 32 points with an equal interval in the numerical value of the shade of a gray gamma curve did not reveal in neither lights or in the shadows. The index of the approximating power function is 1.97, which is lower than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma curve deviates from power dependence:

In the case of default settings and when running from the battery, a mode with a dynamic adjustment of the backlight brightness is turned on, in which the brightness is forcibly reduced on dark in the middle images. It is good that this mode can be turned off on the video mode control panel. What we did. However, just in case, a number of tests are the definition of contrast and response time, a comparison of the illumination of black at angles - we were performed in the output of special templates with constant medium brightness, and not one-photo fields in full screen.

Color coverage already than SRGB:

Apparently, the matrix light filters mix the components to each other. Spectra confirm this:

This technique allows you to increase the brightness of the screen at the same energy costs to the backlight. As a result, the colors of images - drawings, photographs and films, - SRGB-oriented space (and such an overwhelming majority), have reduced saturation. The balance of shades on the gray scale is good, since the color temperature is close to the standard 6500 K, and the deviation from the spectrum of absolutely black body (ΔE) is less than 10, which is considered an acceptable indicator for the consumer device. In this case, the color temperature and Δe are mildly vary from the shade to the shade, which has a positive effect on the visual assessment of the color balance. (The darkest areas of the gray scale can not be considered, since there the balance of colors does not matter, and the measurement error of the color characteristics on the low brightness is large.)

Let's summarize. The screen has not the highest maximum brightness, but has good anti-glare properties, so the device is likely to use outdoors even a summer sunny day. In complete dark, brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. At the same time, the user is disposable to manually adjust the brightness, since the corresponding function copes with this task, contributing to in addition to preserving the battery charge. The advantages of the screen include a very efficient oleophobic coating, no air gap in the layers of the screen and visible flicker, as well as a good color balance. To substantial disadvantages, it is possible to include a strong decreement of black in color when the view from the perpendicular to the surface of the screen and narrow color coverage. Nevertheless, in general, we believe that the quality of the screen has Acer Aspire Switch 10 above the average level.

Note that Acer Aspire Switch 10 is equipped with a Micro-HDMI connector, which allows you to display an image to an external device. This miniature connector (already than Micro-USB), but has 19 contacts. HDMI cables for such a connector are usually pretty rigid that when operating often causes a plug skew in the slot and failure in the image transmission. After some time, this connector is cleared, and its use becomes impossible. In general, the operational characteristics of this method of connecting to the outer screen are extremely low. The use of the Micro-HDMI connector is still justified in the case of miniature telephone type devices, but in the tablets it is necessary to use more reliable options for MINI-HDMI, Mini-DisplayPort or even a full-sized version of HDMI. Traditional output modes for Windows (examples in the case of a 1920 monitor resolution to 1080 pixels): Copy (clone) - picture in the center of the monitor size 1366 to 768 pixels, the desktop extension is the second screen on the monitor with a resolution of 1920 to 1080 pixels, only on the screen The tablet or only on the external device is the desktop on the monitor with a resolution of 1920 per 1080 pixels, but there are artifacts of the desktop perverts.

Sound tract and camera

Located at the bottom of the front panel of stereo speakers allow you to provide sound in all modes of operation of the device. From the point of view of the maximum volume and frequency range, the indicators are average. In a noisy place, the volume may not be enough, and low frequencies are very poorly presented in the musical compositions. In any case, use high-quality headphones significantly changes the situation.

The opening of the built-in microphone is located in the upper part of the right edge of the case. In fact, it does not have some specific pattern of orientation, since the sound is equally written when the sound source is placed on any side of the tablet.

The sound itself has a relatively low quality, noise and limited frequency range are noticeable. We have already met similar behavior from another model of a tablet with Windows. It is strange that manufacturers do not pay this issue of relevant attention, although for the device this class This is a fairly popular script of use.

If necessary, you can use standard wired telephone sets that work not only headphones, but also a microphone (models from Apple and HTC).

The tablet has only a front camera, rear went under the knife in the process of reducing the cost. However, its need for tablets is perhaps controversial. But the video message is a frequently used function than a serious photography. The camera is based on the Omnivision OV2722 module, which has the FullHD resolution used for both photos and for video. We have seen the same module in other tablets with Windows.

The quality of video filming is relatively not bad only with sufficient lighting. Tablet screen lights or even big Monitor It is clearly not enough to ensure the recognition of the interlocutor in Skype. But the light bulb is sixty watts corrects the situation. What is interesting, when photography, the picture in a difficult situation becomes noticeably lighter, although the price increases for noise levels.

Platform and productivity

The device under consideration is based on the SOC Intel Atom Z3745, which has four computing kernels operating at the frequencies to 1.33 GHz (1.86 GHz in Turbo Boost mode). Like the predecessor, this chip supports work with DDR3-1066 RAM in two-channel mode. But the graphical block in this modification has an increased maximum frequency, which may affect the results in 3D tests. However, in any case, this platform relates to the initial level of X86 solutions. In addition, it should be noted that there are no big diversity in the segment under consideration and the device for performance usually does not make sense. So most tests will rather be a confirmation of the already known information about the capabilities of the platform.

Futuremark -, PCMark 8, and 3DMark programs were used in the first test group. For comparison, the results of ASUS Transformer Book T100TA, HP Omni 10, as well as Dell Venue 11 Pro, which is noticeably above the level from the point of view of positioning and cost (in particular, is used in it 10.8 "Full HD). All devices operated under the control of 32-bit versions of the operating system.

PCMark 7 scripts	Acer Aspire SWITCH 10	HP Omni 10.	Dell Venue 11 Pro	ASUS T100TA.
PcMark Score	2470	2695	2727	2316
LightWeight	1327	1619	1643	1234
Productivity	981	1209	1217	970
Entertainment.	1723	1812	1835	1666
Creativity.	4527	4972	5050	3898
Computation	6289	6795	6937	5373
System Storage	3480	3793	3886	3177
Raw System Storage	1177	1343	1529	N / D.

In this case, the load is mainly on the computing core of the processor. In these devices, they differ in the maximum clock frequency, which is noticeably affected on some subtests (LightWeight and Productivity), where the Dell and HP models turn out to be about 20% faster than Acer and ASUS. However, in real work you will most likely not notice.

PCMark 8 scripts	Acer Aspire SWITCH 10	HP Omni 10.	Dell Venue 11 Pro	ASUS T100TA.
Home Accelerated 3.0	1214	1206	1223	1185
Creative Accelerated 3.0	1059	1112	1019	1006
Work Accelerated 2.0	1254	1265	1270	1234
Storage (System)	3918	4276	4334	N / D.

Note that the PCMark 8 tests used OpenCL (Accelerated Run). There is no significant difference in basic work scenarios. As for the system drive, the Acer Aspire Switch 10 has a little slower than other devices.

Scenarios 3DMark 11.		Acer Aspire SWITCH 10	HP Omni 10.	Dell Venue 11 Pro	ASUS T100TA.
Entry.	Score	325	343	346	327
	Graphics Score.	288	289	291	289
	Physics Score.	1085	1428	1543	869
	Combined Score.	217	287	287	252
Performance.	Score	187	212	212	199
	Graphics Score.	164	181	180	174
	Physics Score.	994	1360	1541	883
	Combined Score.	161	226	228	190

Scenarios in the test 3DMark 11 are clearly intensively used by the processor cores of the tablet, so that Acer Aspire Switch 10 is noticeably losing its opponents. And even a higher clock frequency of the graphics block is capable only to compose the results in the graphic part of the junior template. The results of the ASUS T100TA in this test are not obtained on a "clean" system, so you should not compare them directly with other participants.

Scenarios 3Dmark.		Acer Aspire SWITCH 10	HP Omni 10.	Dell Venue 11 Pro	ASUS T100TA.
Ice Storm	Score	17340	15462	14532	15887
	Graphics Score.	17785	14548	13620	16075
	Physics Score.	15947	19826	18987	15264
Ice Storm Extreme.	Score	10308	9044	9206	N / D.
	Graphics Score.	9422	7897	7990	N / D.
	Physics Score.	15365	18408	19687	N / D.
Cloud Gate.	Score	1354	1255	1248	1220
	Graphics Score.	1385	1184	1173	1226
	Physics Score.	1257	1595	1609	1249

More favorable k. mobile platforms The initial level of Benchmark 3DMark shows that the graphic unit at the Intel Atom Z3745 in its net performance really faster than other models, but in this class of devices the processor kernels are often equally in demand for graphic applications.

In general, we once again have been convinced that significant differences in productivity among representatives of the Intel Atom Bay Trail family are practically not observed. Moreover, even the use of a single-channel memory controller affects real performance relatively little. These systems are fully gained in popular mass tasks, including the Internet and work with documents, in which the considerable merit in optimizing the latest generation of Windows. At the same time, consider such models for the replacement of universal computers or laptops in the general case, perhaps, not worth it. Yes, after connecting a large monitor and the keyboard with the mouse, they differ little from the PC, however, the devices with Intel Core offer a completely different level of performance. So the possibility of replacement is determined by the user's requirements and the software used by them than the features of the platform.

Additionally, we conducted several low-level tests, although they are already redundant in this case, since the above results do not doubt in the correct implementation of the platform capabilities.

The tablet memory subsystem uses DDR3-1066 SDRAM chips. We have no comments to its implementation. In the AIDA64 Cache & Memory Benchmark test, the indicators are already familiar in the past materials - 11174 MB / s, 8455 MB / s and 9930 MB / s for reading, writing and copying operations, respectively.

Synthetic tests AIDA64 GPGPU BENCHMARK Some of the few that can notice an increase in the clock frequency of the graphics block. Judging by them, he turned out to be faster in the Atom Z3745 model not only Z3740, but also Z3770.

The performance of the system drive is quite characteristic of this class of models. Recall that in the Intel Bay Trail platform, an EMMC interface is used for disk. Acer Aspire Switch 10 has a maximum consistent reading speed according to the CrystalDiskmark test is almost 150 MB / s, and the recording can be performed faster than 45 MB / s.

In idle mode, the processor computing kernels operate at 533 MHz. The temperature of the chip does not exceed 40 ° C, which is an excellent result. Load in the form of scenarios Stress CPU or Stress FPU in the dough on the stability of the system AIDA64 utility Extreme Edition, leads to an increase in the core frequency to 1.86 MHz, which indicates the activity of Turbo Boost technology. The temperature of the nuclei at the same time grows to 62 ° C. The load scenario on the GPU does not affect the frequency of processor nuclei, and the temperature increase is less significant - up to 58 ° C. And only if you use all the blocks at once (CPU, FPU and GPU), the chip temperature will grow to 72 ° C, and the nuclei frequency will be episodically decline from the maximum 1.86 GHz to the standard 1.33 GHz. Note that in all modes, an increase in temperature on the body is practically not felt.

Autonomous work

Verifying the battery life of the device, we started with the tests of the IXBT Battery Benchmark v.1.0 techniques, adjusted to the use of a 32-bit version of the operating system. As for the brightness of the screen, it was recorded in all tests at about 100 cd / m². The tablet itself was tested, the keyboard unit was not connected. Two tablet usage scenarios showed the following results:

Load script	Working hours
View video	6 h. 15 min.
Working with text and view photos	7 h. 30 min.

Additionally, we used two more scenarios. The first - view video 720p over the network with a regular player of the operating system - familiar to you by past tests of smartphones and tablets. In this mode rechargeable battery Enough for 7 hours 15 minutes. The second test emulates reading websites and consists in cyclic download via Wi-Fi in a browser of twenty materials of our site with the time view of each in 30 seconds. In this scenario, the result was shown at six o'clock.

Battery capacity of the device is relatively small, and one of the main consumers is 10.1 "screen. However, the battery life turned out to be relatively not bad. With low load intensity, the device will be able to work all day.

Charging the device in sleep mode from the standard power supply takes about two hours. For lovers to travel, we will remind you that you most likely have to carry the original power supply that has quite rare parameters and a connector. The universal model for laptops with interchangeable plugs will not be used.

Software

Operating device installed on the device windows system 8.1 in the 32-bit version. Additionally present Office 2013 Home & Student, to activate which the complete key is used. In our case, the version was tested for the local market and both products used Russian. When you first start or after reset, initialization and the implementation of basic settings (region, personalization, etc.) is carried out. Due to the recovery partition, no external drives for resetting the computer are required to the factory state.

From the additional software installed multimedia, system and cloud utilities from Acer, Yandex services (in particular money, disk and maps) and several other free utilities.

Acer, being a major producer of a wide range of computing devices, is trying to provide its users with unique features attached to work with its products. One such service is a cloud system for working with documents, multimedialights and other user data. It is worth noting that such an approach uses other companies.

You can familiarize yourself with the possibilities of Acer Byoc (Build Your Own Cloud - by building your own cloud) on the site. The system provides work with computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones and supports Windows operating systems (from 7 and above), Android and iOS. You can connect several devices at once, and not only the production of Acer. As a result, the user gets the opportunity to use the general "cloud" media library, a common photo album and access to its documents with different devices. In addition, you can access complete file System Computer S. mobile device. True, the operation of the system with multiple devices has shown that the current version is not always predictable. Perhaps, if you use only Acer models, the situation will be different.

Also on the tablet is pre-installed panel for quick access Some popular system settings Acer Quick Access, utility for copying and restoring the operating system, applications and documents Acer Recovery Manager (Allows you to create a USB disk recovery disk and delete the corresponding section on system Accumulator), Identity Card to quickly access the data on the device (model, version, serial number), Live Updater update program. If necessary, most third-party utilities You can delete, freeing a bit additional space on the system disk.

conclusions

The market of tablets with the Microsoft operating system continues to develop a slow pace. There are no explicit competition with other platforms, since the operating systems differ very strongly, and direct comparison from the point of view of solved tasks and ease of use is almost impossible.

In the segment of models with 10 "screen, which, especially in the case of a configuration of the keyboard, can be considered in a sense with the new generation of netbooks, the devices today are relatively few. So the Acer Aspire Switch 10, announced in the spring of this year, clearly deserves the attention of users who require a universal multifunctional solution with Windows.

Acer Aspire Switch 10 is based on the last generation of the Intel Atom single-chip platform and has the characteristic and performance for the budget segment. The device received a characteristic recognizable design, good screen, a small thickness of the tablet and the original keyboard block mounting system. At the same time, it is necessary to note the relatively low capacity of the battery, which did not allow to show high results in the tests of battery life. There are certain comments to the selected format and location of ports, as well as the functionality of the keyboard block.

The sale presents several modifications of the device that are characterized by hardware configuration. For the older model discussed in this article, the retail price at the time of publication was about 17 thousand rubles. Acer Iconia Tab W510 / W511, ASUS VIVOTAB Smart and, of course, Acer Transformer Book T100TA are competitors Acer Aspire SWITCH 10. The first two can be interesting to the presence of NFC, a second chamber, a cellular module and GPS (in some models), but they use a less productive processor of the past generation. A more difficult situation with ASUS Transformer Book T100TA. On his side, high capacity battery and USB version 3.0 port. At the same time, the screen of this device is a little worse, and in the design of the connecting hinge, it, perhaps, loses the hero of the article. By implementing the battery charging, it is difficult to prefer any of the models. So it will have to take into account the less obvious features of devices.

It is despite the fact that no one has long been surprised by transformable devices, Acer has undertook such an attempt. To the creation of a 10.1-inch model Aspire Switch 10V, engineers approached thoroughly: here and the metal case, and a high-quality matrix, and an ergonomic keyboard. The multi-mode device, it can be used as a laptop, tablet, presentation or tent.

Nevertheless, the sophisticated modern computer user is already difficult to surprise. Therefore, this device needs to be far from one quality that advocates emphasizing its importance. The value of the novelty is, on average, $ 520 - the amount is quite pleasant for such a segment. Well, the superficial impressions of the device are extremely positive. Let's see what will happen next!

Specifications

CPU:	Intel Atom X5-8300 1440 MHz
RAM:	2 GB LPDDR3 1600 MHz
Data storage:	64 GB of Integrated Memory
Display:	10.1 "1920x1200 WUXGA LED IPS, glossy
Video card:	Intel HD Graphics (Cherry Trail)
Wireless connection:	Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N, Bluetooth 4.0
Audio:	Dolby Audio, 2 Dynamics
Interfaces:	USB Type-C, USB 3.0, Micro-HDMI, MicroSD / Microsdhc / MicroSDXC Cardrider, Combined Audio Connection
Additionally:	2 MP Frontal Webcam, 5 MP Rear Webcam
Battery:	2-section lithium polymer 8060 mAh
Dimensions, weight:	262x180x9 mm, 590 g; Dock Keyboard: 262x180x11.5 mm, 500 g
Operating system:	Windows 10 Home 64-Bit
Equipment:	Acer Aspire Switch 10V (SW5-014)

Design

The appearance of the laptop unequivocally has to itself and attracts attention. The matte cover is made of gray aluminum. The surface is textured, a peculiar pattern is noticeable on it with a naked eye. It not only looks great, but also has a positive effect on the quality of operation. The fact is that on such a surface, small damage, as well as dust become less noticeable, respectively, according to the criterion of the marking, the device wins absolutely over all points. Due to the roughness, the risk of dropping the device is significantly reduced, because it provides the best grip with your fingers. By the way, the additional elements on the lid are not so much: the name of the brand, as well as large chokes of the main chamber in the upper right corner.

The display is surrounded by a rather thick frame of black. In general, it is not bad, because the thickness allows you to grasp the tablet even with two hands at once. On the other hand, this framework significantly "eats" the area of \u200b\u200bthe screen. On the top face there is a rear webcam, on the bottom - the miniature logo of the company. As for the keyboard, it seems comfortable even for long printing.

The upper and lower parts of the device are connected by one oblong hinge. At this place it is worth stopping in more detail, because it is the ability to transform a novelty among other 10-inch devices. So, in Acer Aspire Switch 10V, a special fastening mechanism is used, which is called Acer Snap Hinge 2. As the manufacturer assures, compared with previous models, it has become more convenient and easier to use. Magnets underlying the mechanism allow you literally in a second second to connect the top from the bottom or vice versa, disconnect parts. Thus, the user can quickly and effortlessly move from one scenario of use in another.

From the point of view of mobility, the transformer is not particularly distinguished. The weight of the tablet is 590 g, the dock keypad tightens another 500 g. Hold more than half a kilogram for a long time hardly like someone, even with two hands at the same time. As for the dimensions of the novelty, then the tablet part they are as follows: 262x180x9 mm, and with the docking keyboard, the thickness will grow by 11.5 mm. Thus, the output suggests itself: if you trap the lid is too far away, it will outweigh the entire design. Unpleasant, but expected minus, which is inherent in most transformable devices.

Display, sound and webcam

Acer Aspire Switch 10V is endowed with a 10.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1200 points, pixel density per inch - 224 PPI. From scratches and other small damage, the display protects the glass Corning Gorilla Glass. The surface of the display is glossy, so direct sunlight still should be avoided. There are no problems with brightness and contrast: the outcome is juicy and "alive", the color rendition also did not pumped up.

The screen is based on the TFT IPS matrix. This means that the viewing angles remain steadily good no matter what angle you look at the image or a film, that is, inversion is not observed in any scenario. It is worth noting that the sensory surface works very well, the teams are performed quickly, without braking and rolling.

Two Dolby Audio speakers are located at the bottom of the display. This location can be considered very successful, if only because the sound is directed directly to the user, and therefore it will not be muffled. Otherwise, the sound can be described as normal, bass and high frequencies are not enough, but from such a form factor require more and not worth it.

There are two cameras in the device. The front, frontal, received a resolution of 2 megapions, respectively, with its help you can successfully arrange video segments, say, on Skype. The main camera on 5 megapixel is more features, even the photos will work out. True, you should not hope for their quality, yet photographing is not the main direction of the novelty, but rather a pleasant bonus.

Keyboard and touchpad

The plastic dock keypad looks very stylish and thoughtful. The key block is large enough, both of its sidewalls have almost no free edge. Buttons have a square shape, it is easy to fall. By the way, the island keyboard, there are quite a lot of free space around each key. Marking is made in white, function buttons and the switch also in turquoise.

Buttons that are most often used in the process of setting the text, have no obvious features, except in addition to their impressive sizes. So, there is a single-row with a paired slash, elongated under it, and also the same oblong on the left side. And slightly smaller size, but not critical. The arrows, however, are small, but here you do not care, they are usually small in 15-inch laptops, but here and at all 10 inches. The keyboard does not bend even during intensive printing, and its buttons have a good return.

The touchpad has an optimal size: it is not small and not too big, with such a convenient to work. He has a slightly rough surface, but the finger slides without effort. No physical keys, but there are built-in. The touch pad copes well with the specified commands, performing them without delay.

Performance

Acer Aspire Switch 10V (SW5-014) transformer (SW5-014) runs on the basis of Windows 10 HOME 64-bit. As a processor, a quad-core Intel Atom X5-Z8300, built on the Cherry Trail platform. The base frequency of the chip is 1.44 GHz, but it is capable of increased to 1.84 GHz (BURST). The CPU is built on the standards of the 14-nm technical process, has 2 MB of 2-level cache, and its thermal package does not exceed 4 W.

The built-in intel HD Graphics video card (Cherry Trail) is based on the Broadwell architecture, works with 12 EU. It works at frequencies of 200-500 MHz, supports DirectX 11.2, Shader 5.0. This graphics does not differ in high performance, it knows how to handle only old or weak Windows games. For example, Counter-Strike: Go (2012) on Medium and with a resolution of 1366x768 points will show only 18-20 frames per second, Sims 4 (2014) with the same parameters will start with 17 FPS. Newer games will be playable in very rare cases, so you can try to good luck with World of Warships (2015) on low settings with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. The maximum number of frames per second in this case will not exceed 17 FPS.

RAM in the device 2 GB of the LPDDR3-1600 MHz standard. But with the storage of information, everything is not so unambiguous: the equipment described in the review has 64 GB of integrated memory, there is also an option and with 32 GB. However, there are also such modifications in which there is hDD 500 GB, built into the docking keyboard. It is noteworthy that in this case the data on the hard disk is automatically blocked, it is only necessary to disconnect both parts of the device from each other. By the way, in any scenario, the user also has the ability to use a built-in card reader, supporting cards up to 128 GB.

Ports and communications

The interfaces in the device are not bad, their main part is located on the left face. In particular, here you can find a USB Type-C, a Micro-HDMI video output, 3-B-1 card reader (MicroSD / Microsdhc / MicroSDXC), a combined audio jack, a socket for recharging.

The right side of the tablet part has three physical buttons: on, Windows key and sound adjustment rocker. The dock keypad is also not trimmed, on its right side there is a USB 3.0 port.

As for the sensors, they are quite a bit: accelerometer, gyroscope, light sensor. Wireless communications are represented by Wi-Fi 802.11 A / B / G / N and Bluetooth 4.0 modules.

Battery

Acer Aspire Switch 10V installed 2-section lithium-polymer battery Capacity 8060 mAh. The manufacturer claims that the maximum laptop will be able to hold out 12 hours on one charge. True, it does not indicate which mode, so it can be assumed that it is still about simple. With ordinary web surfing or playback of video, the battery life will be reduced by approximately half. As for the resource-intensive tasks, such as launching games, they will "eat" a battery for no more than 2 hours. Thus, take a transformer with you, say, you can, or in a short trip, it is possible, but it is still not to release a rosette from sight.

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Conclusion

The Acer Aspire Switch 10V device knows how to transform into one of the four modes, for which he gets, without a doubt, is a huge plus. In addition, he has a lot of other advantages: Full HD-screen with an IPS matrix, an ergonomic keyboard that allows you to comfortably work for a long time. Hardware components, although nothing specially stand out, still perfectly copble with everyday tasks.

Another weighty argument for buying a device is the ability to purchase a complete set not only with flash memory, but also with a hard drive "log." Of course, the latter will be more expensive, but according to the characteristics there is actually a full-fledged laptop, albeit 10-inch. Of the flaws, perhaps, it is possible to note by no very thin case, as well as the weight of the tablet part. By the way, surprisingly, the device is sold at a nice price - in the area of \u200b\u200b$ 520, while the price for a hard disk is accompanied by $ 700.

At the past in May of this year, the event, the Taiwanese company Acer showed many new products. Windows devices are not easy. Many users who used to sit at home on the Internet with laptops or stationary computers began to use more mobile plates. And then the preferences are given to gadgets running iOS or Android, which have a convenient touch interface, in addition, they work for a long time, without burdening the user overweight. Their analogs with Windows give positions, however, due to the appearance of inexpensive models, attention is growing towards them from the public. Acer has something to offer customers.

Previously, the company offered an affordable Iconia Tab W510, which at its time became the first compact 10-inch tablet in Russia capable of replacing a netbook or a simple laptop. Such a gadget wins from the above platforms due to the fact that it offers full-fledged opportunities for work. There will be no restrictions on installing programs, here you can get all the same as on large devices, with greater mobility and less weight. True, the performance of such a device will not be the highest. However, in any case, it turns out practical symbiosis compact sizes, decent possibilities and autonomy. Acer Aspire Switch 10 can be called recycled and improved W510. The continuity between them notes is easy, similar design, possibilities, although add-ons are enough to name the device in a new way.

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating system: Windows 8.1
Processor: Intel Atom Z3745, 1.33 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Data storage: EMMC 64 GB
Connectors: MicroHDMI, MicroUSB
Screen: 10.1 inches, 16: 9, 1366 x 768, LED backlight, IPS
Communication: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0
Battery: 18 W * h
Dimensions: 8.9 mm (tablet), 20.2 mm (tablet with keyboard), weight 590 g, along with keyboard 1.17 kg

DESIGN

The tablet retained the previous proportions, the dimensions still allow you to not part with the gadget on trips and travel. By itself, Switch 10 averages in thickness, there are more subtle devices of this kind, but due to its budget character will have to be limited to what is. The base of the housing is made of silver matte plastic, and the entire rear surface is from aluminum. It's nice that there were without a gloss. In the pictures, the tablet may seem too modest, but the absence of overflows on the housing will delight with long-term operation: no scratches, scuffs, and the surface itself will not be too slippery.

Two-color tablet. The frame is made of light gray plastic, and rear panel - from aluminum a darker shade. And usually in this price segment There are models exclusively from plastics. Therefore, it is nice to note the exception to the rules, the device is perceived more expensive than it really is. Such a combination looks good, it turns out a universal option. From the camera, which was previously located at the back, refused here, so now the back of the device turned out to be smooth and smooth. There is nothing but a branded logo.

The fact that Acer did not invent some kind of special style for a laptop, which can be fairly attributed to the number of game models. There is no catchy inserts of bright colors, some discover parts or non-standard forms. Perhaps it should be attributed to the advantages of the device, because far from everyone wants to get something in the style of an intergalactic starship.

The internship is drawn to the widespread edging of the black screen, which goes parallel to the portions of the silver body of the tablet. At the top, if you look at the tablet in landscape orientationThe front camera lens will be located at the bottom of the touch button, devoid of backlight. Also below are stereo speakers separated in the corners. Power keys and volume adjustments are made on the left end, they are convex, to press them comfortably.

DOCK STATION

The model received a recycled stand. The loop for fixing the tablet decreased in size, which will like those who are used to wearing a gadget with themselves, here worked on weight surplus. Magnetic fastening itself, the device is very tightly fixed and will not fall out in itself, if it is shaking it or make some active actions with him. The keyboard unit is made to become the tablet, the same design: Gray top and dark gray bottom. It seems a trifle, but the device in the kit looks holistic and organically.

Hinge, as before, allows you to tilt the screen, choosing convenient positions. The manufacturer offers several work scenarios with the device, there may be four of them. It is the tablet itself, the tent mode, the computer mode, as well as the presentation mode. I think that everyone will easily choose a convenient position for itself.

Actually, the first company, which suggested that the unusual idea of \u200b\u200b"flutter", became Lenovo, but Acer also does not lag behind, launching in the masses not very expensive transformer. The angle of inclination is large, but with the minimum coal, the tablet drops back, part with the screen turns out to be heavier and massive than the dock with the keyboard.

The keyboard changed a bit. This is immediately noticeable by block of navigation keys. Previously, they were larger, now they are greatly reduced, in addition, combining with functional buttons. The same can be found in laptops Acer., the option is not from the best, you will have to get used.

The keys are made of black matte plastic with a rough texture. They have a middle move, the buttons are pressed softly, they lack elasticity when set, would not prevent a clearer response. It will well feel those who are used to working a lot with texts or documents. Places between buttons are not very much, erroneous triggering is not excluded.

The touchpad is compact, a small area with an average sensitivity, a separate mouse for navigation will be more convenient. Also here too hard clicks that will be needed to confirm the actions. In essence, everything is both in the predecessor.

Connectors

Almost all holes are put on the right side. Here is a microphone, a microSD, microusb-port memory card slot, MicroHDMI and a connector for connecting a charger. There are 3.5 mm audio port on the left side. Attasterns for the tablet are made to the lower end, as well as the required port for connecting the block with the keyboard.

Unfortunately, the tablet itself is deprived of a full-fledged USB connector, and a full-size HDMI, despite the decent thickness of the case, is not provided here. To work with multimedia, a special adapter will be required, which is not included. The same applies to the connection of flash drives. Through MicroUSB and the special adapter connects the most diverse peripherals, but these are already the problems of the user where to get it. From wireless profiles there is support for Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11n. There is no 3G / 4G modem here, but if necessary, you can distribute the Internet from your smartphone or buy a router.

SCREEN

New tablet Acer. Got a screen with a diagonal of 10.1 inches and a resolution of 1366 x 768 points. It has large viewing angles, an IPS matrix is \u200b\u200bused. The touch screen is supported up to 5 simultaneous touches. The display is made using Zero Air Gap technology, according to Acer, it should make colors brighter and rich. There is no air layer in the tablet, due to this, the image looks better, highlights are significantly reduced compared to counterparts.

In low-cost models, count on Full HD permission is not worth it, this model did not exception. However, if not chasing the density of points, then there will be no complaints about the device. If in smartphones and tablets HD-quality is often criticized as not high, then with Windows devices, the situation is particularly. The high-resolution interface is made inconvenient, the data look too finely, and the device becomes uncomfortable to use the device. Therefore, in this case, it is proposed quite practical and compromise.

Otherwise, everything is typically for such devices. Capacitive touchscreen is easy to control, sensitivity at a good level. Of course, with small elements of the interface, it will be more comfortable to work with the mouse, but also on hiking conditions the tablet will not let it down.

Tests and performance

The transformer received a modern filling. It has a quad-core Intel Atom processor of the Bay Trail family, the amount of RAM is 2 GB, 64 GB of EMMC memory is built. It is a bit, but you can use a microSD slot using capacious drives.

There are small cards for sale already at 128 GB. There is also a tablet version with additional storage on 500 GB Due to the hard disk, you can significantly expand the space for the data. However, such a modification in the near future shipped to Russia will not, respectively, the space is obtained limited.

As before, between Atom and the latest chips of the Haswell family, you can see a significant difference in performance. New tablet Refers to the family of devices with Baytrail processors, which is much powerful than the previous Clover Trail. Intel Atom Z3740 can be safely called an energy-efficient chip, for a family of mobile solutions it is very good.

Futuremark 3DMark 11, scores

HP Spectre 13 x2 319 Acer Aspire Switch 10 233 Asus Transformer Book T100 218 ASUS Vivotab Note 8 209 Acer Iconia W4 205 Lenovo ThinkPad 8 200

Futuremark PCMark 07, points

Lenovo Thinkpad 8 2540 Acer Aspire Switch 10 2506 Acer Iconia W4 2484 ASUS TRANSFORMER BOOK T100 2432 ASUS VIVOTAB Note 8 2410 HP Envy X2 1437

Many dislike Windows tablets for the fact that the noise of the active cooling system can occur. Simply put, for the need to put up with the fact that the fan lives in the tablet. But in this case there is no reason for concern, the device with atom inside will not bother with a whistle coolers, they simply do not. By itself, the gadget is weakly heats up even under load, in normal operation it does not cause any unpleasant sensations, the temperature is kept at a comfortable level. The tablet easily solves a variety of tasks, working with documents, watching video or sites to him, of course, bye. It is pleasant to get a full-fledged version of MS Office, you will not have to pay for the purchase of licensed software for work or study. It is clear that this is not a gaming device, if you wish, you can run something, but if everything is not bad with old games, then with new things it is much sadder. If you proceed from the fact that the comfortable level starts from 30 fps, then it should not count on it. This is a separate remark for those who dream of getting everything and immediately for the minimum money, miracles do not happen.
But if you have a realist and not want from the gadget impossible, then the tablet should like. It is equipped with software package Microsoft Office. Home & Student 2013, so do not have to spend money on a license. On the road, you can work with documents, watch the movie - Switch 10 can easily cope with it. Naturally, it can both tablets on iOS or Android, but the ability to fully use the entire base of the software for X86 is undoubtedly the great advantage of the transformer.

WORKING HOURS

For his tablet Acer declares up to 8 hours of work in offline mode. In practice, it turns out that in a mixed cycle of use, the device lives about 6.5 hours. If the brightness level is reduced from 50%, which was installed when testing, at a minimum, you can get those for 8 hours. I think that for the tablet with the full features of the computer inside this is a very worthy result. And it is worth noting that the battery itself is not so big here, but, nevertheless, the performance of the work is not inferior to the same asus, despite the fact that there is a more capacious power supply. For an hour of viewing the video on the maximum brightness of the screen in the airport, the tablet sits at 13%, so you can count on 7 hours of operation in this mode, an excellent result.

PowerMark, battery life (Balanced), minutes

Dell Venue 8 Pro 308 Acer Iconia W4 304 Lenovo ThinkPad 8 289 Acer Aspire Switch 10 199

PowerMark, battery life (Entertainment), minutes

Acer Aspire Switch 10 271 HP Spectre 13 X2 243 ASUS Vivotab Note 8 180

Powermark, battery life (Productivity), minutes

Dell Venue 8 Pro 451 ASUS VIVOTAB Note 8 395 Acer Aspire Switch 10 387

A low-size power supply, it is comparable to those that can be obtained complete with a conventional tablet. The current is only 1.5 amps, habitually see a higher value. For example, a competitor ASUS Transformer Book T100 is charged with 2a.

Opinion Hi-Tech.mail.ru.

The main competitor of new items can be considered asus transformer T100, which is excellent for many months. What is better, Acer or Asus, despite the fact that their capabilities are comparable? The question of personal preferences, I think so, although an externally novelty Acer looks more attractive, I like it more. Acer Switch 10 has similar characteristics similar to competitors, however, the model wins in terms of design and materials, there is no glossy plastic, the option is far more practical. The starting price is 17,990 rubles, the same amount is asked for ASUS.

The family of netbooks, lungs and compact, gone from the market. Tablets like Acer Iconia Switch A10 can be considered a continuation. Reasonable price, great opportunities, full-fledged services and no limitations on software. Constantly work for a 10-inch screen is quite tedious, so such a device is difficult to recommend as the main one. However, as an additional gadget assistant for a work computer or a home laptop, it will be very good, it will be possible to deal with your affairs without the need to break away from the urgent tasks.

I would like more location for data, but you have to be limited to the built-in memory, and may not prevent an external microSD memory. Of course, it would be more pleasant to get a hard disk in the keyboard and built into the keyboard, but you have to accept it with its absence, until this version is supplied to us. In addition, I would like to get more USB connectors in the housing or full adapter included.

Now let's go to the pros. First of all, there are no limitations on software, at hand it turns out the entire application base accumulated for the Windows library over many years. Have a compact full-fledged computer, comfortable. For example, if any tablet on Android or iOS paired with a smartphone will only duplicate its function to one degree or another, then such a device will help copy data into the phone, to reflash it. In this, all the advantages of the mobile device are saved. A small weight, gadget a little heavier than 1 kg, and we are talking about a tablet in a pair with a keyboard.

According to the results of Acer Aspire Switch 10 deserves our award. It is worth considering his high-quality assembly, pleasant materials, a good level of performance, as well as a reasonable price.

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Acer Aspire SWITCH 10 Tablet Overview

Experts say that in 2014 the global expansion of the tablets was a bit suspended - the growth rates slowed down, the profit of manufacturers decreased, the demand fell. However, the conquest of this type of devices and so look impressive - the tablets destroyed the netbook segment, bit off a piece of the audience of smartphones and even encroach on classic laptops.

The latter task is assigned to hybrids, which are completed with the docking station. We have already told about one of those, ASUS VIVO TAB. However, this model cannot fully compete in the market because of the coated Windows RT operating system. Manufacturers understood the bluff, and today there are more and more hybrid devices that are managed by classical Windows - as the most ordinary laptops.

Acer Aspire SWITCH 10 from their number. Its platform allows you to run on the device any applications designed for the X86 architecture, and they are noticeably more, even than Android programs, not to mention other mobile systems. But is it all smooth in the question of using Acer Aspire Switch 10 as a laptop? This we will try to find out.

Specifications

CPU: Intel Atom Z3745 1.33 GHz, 4 kernels.

RAM: 2 GB

Memory: 64 GB, MicroSDXC slot (up to 128 GB).

Operating system: Windows 8.1, pre-installed office package Office Home & Student 2013.

Display: 10.1 inches, Super IPS +, 1366x768 pixels, 16: 9, Capacitive, Multitach.

Cameras: Frontal - 2 MPIX, video recording in 1080p.

Communication: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0.

Interfaces: USB 2.0 (in docking station), Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB.

Battery: 6500 mAh.

Working hours: up to 8 hours.

Dimensions: 260x176x9.2 mm.

Weight: 590 grams (tablet), 520 grams (docking station).

Appearance and controls

If, by the standards of tablets on Android Acer Aspire Switch 10 with a cost of 17 thousand rubles, this is a rather expensive gadget, then in the Windows tablet segment is one of the initial steps, so that the model can be called budget in some way. This is manifested in many parameters, starting with appearance. We do not want to say that Acer Aspire SWITCH 10 ugly. He has harmonious proportions, a reasonable combination of materials and colors, but it does not cause any strong emotions. The device is gray - both in the literal and figurative sense. However, we are about the option that we have. There is also a version with a black coloring rear cover. Perhaps she looks slightly solid.

The tablet is made of plastic, only the lid panel aluminum. We must pay tribute to the quality of the assembly - the brand did not disappoint. Although in its class it is a budget model, but it is gathered perfectly - the case does not creak, the buttons go smoothly and clearly, the gaps are not striking. Thoughts that such a tablet will not live for a long time, do not come to mind.

The frame around the screen is rather large, so the diagonal of 10.1 tablet turned out a bit large, but the weight is very moderate, even though the Windows operating system usually requires more components.

The side faces at the tablet are not begged (the device has the form of the correct bar), which made it possible to place the buttons and interfaces on them without any problems. The top face is free - everything focused on the sides of the device. On the left edge there are a 3.5 millimeter jack, a switch on-shutdown, the volume control, as well as the "Start" physical button, which duplicates the touch-sensor on the front panel. The physical governance is good, but in this case it loses the sensory version completely: constantly groping the desired button is quite problematic.

On the right face there was a place for the power connector (which, by the way, easily confuse with the audio output), Micro-HDMI and Micro-USB connectors and Microsdhc memory cards, as well as the forced reboot buttons. Interfaces like and not so little, but the lack of normal attention uSB ports. He, of course, is in the docking station, but the hybrid is created, so that it can be fully working in one tablet. And with Windows 8.1 for full-fledged work I really want to be able to connect the USB flash drive. The question in principle is solved, say, this can be done through a Micro-USB and a special adapter, but there is no such thing in a set - it must be bought independently.

The equipment is generally affected by minimalism: the tablet, docking station, adapter with the charger, documentation - and that's it. It is clear that the tablet in something budget, but it is still not so cheap, and this, very naked, you are not waiting for a set.

Dock station

Complete docking station stylistically complements the tablet - it is the same gray, completely plastic and well collected. When they are attached to each other, the fact that in front of you is a hybrid is completely non-obvious, especially if you do not know where to look. The overall design in the attached fantastic position is difficult to call, but the gadget looks self-sufficient and does not stand out from the crowd.

The docking station is another 520 grams of weight and 11 millimeters of thickness. As a result, the total weight of the gadget rolls over a kilogram. In order to constantly carry with me, it is already a bit, although noticeably less than in the case of even a small laptop. In terms of weight, the competitive advantage of the hybrid tablet is obvious.

The docking station itself has certain complaints of functionality. It would be more fair to call it the outer keyboard, because nothing but one USB 2.0 port, there is no. Neither the battery second, nor the hard disk - the tablet spends its resources and when one works, and when the keyboard is connected.

However, one indisputable plus she was found. We have already noted that manufacturers today are looking for ways to articulate a head unit and keyboard and have already managed to chite such at ASUS VIVO Tab. Acer engineers managed to find if not optimal solution, close to such. No latches, buttons and blocks are only magnets. Inserted the tablet into two guides on the docking station, and all - they "stick", wanted to disconnect - just almost put the power and torn two devices from each other. Magnetic locks The case is thin - I almost calculated the effort and received either a ragged device that constantly departs, or the simulator for pumping muscles. However, Acer engineers managed to observe a subtle balance - the tablet's docking station sits very reliably, but it is worth noting him to remove it - excessive efforts do not need to apply it.

This method of articulation is not just convenient, but also practically, because it allows you to get several additional options transformation. Let's say, put on the tablet to the docking station screen from the keyboard and get a hiking option for presentations with a stand or folded in that position the device's book - this is really a transformer.

In terms of collaboration, we found only one disadvantage. When the tablet is connected to the keyboard screen, it has a typing property. It is worth rejecting the screen to a large angle, as the docking station immediately removes from the table. And you can't do anything about it - just the weight distribution is.

Specifications

Acer Aspire Switch 10 is built on a fairly popular intel processor Atom z3745, which has four cores, clock frequency 1.33 GHz and 2 MB Kesha. Most tablets on Windows are either this processor or its modifications and predecessors. It lacks stars from the sky in terms of productivity, but it is considered cold and not heated even with intensive work. This processor is perfectly suitable for those who bother the constant fooling of a cooler on laptops - it simply does not have it, the cooling is passive.

On board the tablet also 2 GB of RAM, integrated video and sound. It is worth understanding that any laptop of this price category, not to mention a full-fledged desktop PC, will be much more powerful. It becomes especially noticeable if you run on two devices same applicationsThe benefit of Windows on the tablet allows such comparisons. However, Windows itself, despite the characteristics close to the minimum necessary, works without brakes - in any case on a new device, however, when opening up resource-intensive programs such as Photoshop, the tablet frankly jumps. There is nothing to please and gamers: even on the most minimal settings, it is possible to achieve comfortable for the game 25-30 FPS, except that in completely antique toys. Even in Word of Tanks, you failed to get more than 12 fps.

However, if you remember that the tablet is in front of you, and not a computer, and the tasks characteristic of this type of devices in front of it are not so bad. Streaming Full-HD video is played without problems, Internet pages in the browser open up spores, various audio players and reading programs work without brakes, in office programs Performance for eyes.

Acer Aspire Switch 10 offers 64 GB of internal memory. This value is typically for tablets on Windows. To use the model for working purposes, it is not enough, but the memory cards can come to the aid. SDXC today is already produced up to 128 GB, so that memory can be significantly increased. Set second tough The disk, of course, is impossible. By the way, the EMMC interface is used in the tablet, which is not very high recording speed, but it is very fast when reading (up to 150 MB / s). A good disk response is felt while working with the tablet.

The Acer Aspire Switch 10 is a resolution of 1366x768 points, performed using IPS technology and has a touchpad that supports up to five touches. There is a version of this tablet with Full HD, but such a modification is more expensive and quite rarely found. In addition, many experts note that for Windows great permit Not always good, for items are becoming too small and working with them is uncomfortable, and 1366x768 points - golden middle.

Acer Aspire Switch 10, I rather liked. Yes, pixelization with attentive viewing of icons and small parts of the interface can be seen, but it does not hit the eyes. The picture is quite smooth and smooth - you can comfortably watch not only films, but also high-quality photos. The screen is bright, not very glare and has a oleophobic coating that opposes fingerprints. There are no complaints about the corners of the review, in any case under typical tasks. Say, watch the movie together - threesome is not a problem. The only thing to what can be frozen is color coverage. Even on the eye it can be seen that too bright and rich shades screen does not like, the overall saturation is slightly muffled, although it will not turn the image with faded tongue.

Apparently, as part of the struggle for saving Acer Aspire Switch 10, the rear cameras lost, the gadget only has a modest front-old per 2 MPIX. It is better to photograph it better not even try - the quality is very low, and nothing but the calf, you still do not remove. The flow of such a camera is only a video message in Skype.

With watching movies on the tablet - no problems

The tablet is most often completed with a battery with a volume of 6800 mAh (although there are other delivery options). This is not much for Windows devices, especially since there is no second battery docking station. However, the parameters of autonomy were pretty decent. According to the manufacturer, the tablet can work for 8 hours, and in the cost of saving such an indicator actually achieve. Even if you do not deny yourself in the brightness of the screen, then it is possible to count on 6.5-7 hours. When watching a video, the battery sits in 5-5.5 hours. This is not top, but very good indicators.

Two small stereo cashers on the front side of the tablet are responsible for the sound. They are rather weak and can not boast high qualityBut have an indisputable plus - aimed towards the user. So at least there is no problem with the volume.

conclusions

If we recall the beginning of this material in which we talked about the fact that transformer plates displacing laptops, it is perhaps not about Acer Aspire Switch 10. Despite the full Windows 8.1, this tablet has many drawbacks - low performance , modest memory reserve, just one USB connector - any close-up laptop for all these parameters will be noticeably better.

But if we consider the model not as a replacement of PC, but exclusively as a tablet, then the situation is different. Typical tasks are solved with a bang, a lot of software, the possibility of integration with desktop computers Great (a full-fledged network with a tablet - this Android does not know how), a good autonomy supply, moderate sizes and weight also go in a plus.

There is a tablet of about 17 thousand rubles, which, as we have noted, is very acceptable in the class of devices with a full-fledged Windows and docking station, but it may seem overpriced if compared with android models. Actually, the choice of OS and it is possible to determine interest in this device. For Internet surfing and watching video, it is not necessary to buy such a model at all, but for those who want to work on the tablet, including work, a full-fledged Windows and docking station - the best choice, and Acer Aspire Switch 10 within it is still relatively inexpensive.

This ACER tablet was announced quite recently, I even wrote about their presentation, who wanted to read could pass on the link below:

In my opinion, Switch 10 E is focused primarily on the youth, in favor of this, both interesting materials are also talking, and various color options, and relatively (taking into account the new course) a low price.

Characteristics

Class: Middle
Form factor: Tablet Transformer
Case materials: plastic stylized under fabric
Operating system: Windows 8.1 updating to Windows 10
Platform: Intel Atom Z3735F
Processor: quad-core, 1.3 GHz
RAM: 2 GB
Memory for data storage: 32/64 GB, slot for microSD memory card (Maps of 64 GB are supported)
Interfaces: Wi-Fi (A / B / G / N), Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, EDR), MICROUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charge / synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset, USB 2.0 on the keyboard
Screen: 10.1 '', capacitive, IPS matrix, 1280x800 Points (HD), automatic adjustment of the backlight level, oleophobic coating is present
Camera: 2 MP
Front camera: 2 megapions
NAVIGATION: NO
Sensors: accelerometer, position sensor in space, gyroscope, light sensor
Battery: non-removable, capacity of 8060 mAh
Dimensions: 262 x 180 x 23 mm
Weight: 1152 grams
Price: 19 000-20 000 rubles

Equipment

The tablet
Charger
USB-MicroUSB cable
Documentation

Appearance, materials, control elements, assembly

If we talk about the design, then Switch 10 E looks almost the same as any other ten-lean tablet. However, unlike other manufacturers, Acer decided to "play" with various colors.

So, this model will be available immediately in six colors: turquoise, coral, pink, purple, as well as in standard gray and white. Look at yourself how healthy looks like a laptop in different colors.

Back cover This tablet is made of unusual plastic stylized fabric. To the touch, he resembles something among the rigid cloth and paper. From the point of view of tactile sensations, keep the tablet in the hands is very nice. By the way, such material was also used in last smartphones Companies (Acer Liquid Z220, M220, Z520).

Most of the front side took 10.1-inch screen, the front chamber's eyes are located above it, and under it two stereo speakers. They have a good location and a great volume of volume. True, at the maximum they begin to rage a little, but in most cases you will have enough 40-70% volume.

On the left side of the power button, the volume rocker and function key "Windows". Keys short hard moves, you have to press them with a little effort. The inclusion button is built into the diode burning in blue, and the rocker has a protruding risk to make it easier to fool blindly.

On the right there were all connectors and ports: a microphone hole, a memory card slot, 3.5 mm for headphones, MicroHDMI and microUSB.

In the lower end you can see contacts and two holes for the docking station, we will talk more about it a little later.

The tablet is perfectly assembled, however, if you take it with two hands and very much, then hear the barely noticeable embroidering. In conventional use scenarios, it is difficult to achieve such an effect.

Gabarits.

Evaluating the dimensions of Switch 10 E, it is important to understand that a lot depends on what competitors we take into account. If we are talking about android and iOS tablets, they won with a noticeable margin, but if we talk about "colleagues" on Windows, then some models have a slight advantage in weight, but otherwise they all have a plus minus the same dimensions.

And although the weight of 630 grams cannot be called small, when using the tablet, I did not experience much discomfort while holding it with two hands, the same concerns the thickness of almost 11 mm.

Screen

According to the characteristics, the display in 10 e does not particularly impress, but do not hurry to make hasty conclusions. Let's start with the good: there is a oleophobic coating in the tablet, and it is very cool, the finger will easily slide on the surface of the display, and it is much easier to tip it from prints.

The screen is also equipped with a good anti-glare filter. Of course, with direct solar rays, the display is almost completely blind, but if you work on the street in the shade, the image is excellent. In addition, I will note that with HD-resolution on Windows there are no problems, all elements are quite large.

Now go to the cons: I will take it away yet, against the background of some competitors, permission, again the low level of maximum brightness and the average viewing angles.

Dock station

Acer Aspire Switch 10 E is a transformer tablet, so in a set to it goes unfavored keyboard. Let's see what properties and cons.

Let's start with the installation of the tablet to the dock - there is a technology with two magnets, as a result, when you bring the tablet to the dock, it automatically attracts. In theory, it should facilitate the installation, but rather prevents from the fact: you are trying to insert the device into the dock, but due to the attraction of the magnets periodically flushes. The design itself is very reliable, while the tablet is unfastened very easily, you need to attach only a slight effort.

When the dock is connected, the displacement of the tablet increases almost twice, below - a table with numbers for comparison.

Traditionally for transformers, Switch 10 E has four different use modes - tablet, laptop, "tent" and a stand. If you use any mode, except the "laptop", then the keyboard in this case is turned off, so you can not worry about random clicks.

In the laptop mode, the Switch 10 E keyboard is slightly raised, and it is very cool, it becomes much more convenient to type text.

And now we go to one of the main advantages of the model. Speech, of course, about the keyboard. You know, I tested a large number of Netbooks and transformer tablets, and in each of them the keyboard is a weak place. For example, in Lenovo Miix 2, the keyboard was a height of hell: just what they got rid of the "Efoc", it was also dismissed a digital row on one right button, it was incredibly uncomfortable.

Lenovo Miix 2 keyboard

And so when I was brought by Switch 10 E, I was already morally ready for the fact that Acer would throw out some focus with the built-in keyboard. What was my surprise when I saw her for the first time. All letters on the keyboard were the same size, including "Pisch" and "BBU", which like to narrow and reduce. Not suffered and ENTER, which is quite wide here. Even the navigation keys are convenient to use, although they are usually one of the weakest places in the keyboards of compact models. It is possible to find face with a slightly narrowed letter "E", but against the background of the other advantages of the keyboard it is a judicial nonsense.

The buttons are a short and soft move, use them very convenient. I gladly scored a pair of articles on the Switch 10 E, although it is usually very quick to the keyboard. In general, the device is simply a gorgeous keyboard, Acer pleasantly surprised and pleased in this aspect.

The touchpad in the tablet is big and slightly elongated in the width. He has a smooth surface, the finger great slides on it. However, the recognition of double "swipes" seemed to me "coarse", the tablet scrolled the pages too quickly even with the slightest movement with his fingers. As a result, I personally stopped on scrolling using the touch screen.

If we talk about disadvantages, then upsets the absence additional battery In the docking station, as well as only one single full-fledged USB port. Even in my old netbook there were many three.

Operating system

The tablet works under windows control 8.1, followed by free upgrade to Windows 10, which I already produced. For windows update Not enough internal memory, so I had to connect outdoor hard The disk so that the system can complete the update, so if you have the opportunity to acquire a tablet with the already installed "dozen", then I recommend that it is possible.

Of the pleasant features it is worth highlighting a free annual subscription to Microsoft Office for one computer.

And something else: after the update, I did not automatically catch the driver from Intel, as a result, the tablet braked very much, all the problems decided after manual installation Drivers, just keep this in mind.

As for the "dozens" itself, the system has become much more convenient both in general and from the point of view of using its touch interface. That is, you will be comfortable to use even the desktop mode, all elements are now large enough.

Performance

Tablets on the latest Intel Atom chipsets are perfect for simple everyday tasks: web surfing, watching video, reading, text set, use social networksAnd Acer Aspire Switch 10 E is no exception. In all these operations there are no slowdowns.

For the serious work like a video editing or heavy toys, this tablet is not considered definitely.

As I wrote above, the brackets in my sample were observed only because of the missing drivers from Intel, after their installation, all the "lags" were gone.

Autonomous work

The device has a fixed battery with a capacity of 8060 mAh. This time I did not spend a large number of tests of "autonomy" in various modes, and I decided to tell you about my daily use. I used the tablet for a set of text, web surfing, reading, checking mail and other undemanding tasks, while the brightness was set to the maximum and the device was connected to Wi-Fi network. In this mode, he lasted five hours. In fact, five hours is the minimum that you can count when using Switch 10 E, a decrease in brightness and more "calm" use will give you a larger time.

But I did not like the behavior in sleep mode. You can leave the tablet just lying on the table, and in a couple of days the whole charge will just go to nowhere. To other disadvantages I will take for a long time Charging - about three more than three hours. But thanks to the universal MicroUSB, you can recharge the Switch 10 E using an external battery.

Wireless interfaces

In terms of wireless modules here, a standard set of a budget netbook: there is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but GPS and support mobile networks No missing.

Conclusion

In retail, the tablet is sold for 20,000 rubles. For this money, you get a device with excellent case materials, interesting and bright colors, a very convenient keyboard, but the average display and battery life, and only with one USB port.

You know, I have for a long time, it's most importantly in the tablets - this is a display, speed and time of work, just for transformers it is necessary to add both the convenience of the keyboard for transformers, and this parameter is much more important for me, rather than the screen quality, because such devices are taking For a text set. Thus, if we compare Switch 10 E with the same Lenovo MIIX 2, then I will rather stay on the model from Acer.

And I will write something at last: when I told about this tablet on Twitter, a number of readers rightly noticed that for this money you can buy a "Chinese" with a sharp display, the best chipset and less price. It is just important to remember that you will not have a guarantee, the Russian layout of the keyboard and, most likely, the oleophobic coating. And you will have to wait for delivery about a month, so it is definitely not worth comparing such devices.