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Acer is hoping to attract users who want flexibility with the company's latest Aspire R 13 convertible notebook. Featuring their semi-unique "Ezel Aero" hinge, the R 13 can convert between various notebook and tablet style modes, giving you six different...

Excellent hinge system that feels solid, Six usage modes, Vibrant high-resolution display, Available in a variety of configurations...

Weak battery life, Active Stylus is not included, Average audio quality, No Ethernet port...

After spending time with the Acer Aspire R 13, we are impressed by the Ezel Aero Hinge that enables the R 13 to function in six different modes. You can tell Acer focused on the details of this hinge and the overall design engineering of the machine. These little...
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The world of the convertible notebook has come a long way in just a couple of years, but we seem to have settled in on two basic types of convertible devices. There are the tablet style devices where the display can be removed from the keyboard and used s...

The Ultrabook was launched in 2011 by Intel, and the form factor has gotten much better over the years due to the improved efficiency, thermals, and performance of the processors. The 13.3-inch category is very popular. The rise of convertibles has given...
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2015 has seen the introduction of a plethora of Ultrabook convertible laptops, but the Acer Aspire R13 is a bit of an oddity. Most 2-in-1 devices typically fall into two camps: either utilizing a detachable tablet display or a 360-degree display hinge. Ac...

Unique design, Fast SSD, Adjustable display, Solid battery life, Strong performance...

No home button on display, Display lid difficult to grab, Heavier than competing convertibles, Poor audio quality...
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The Acer Aspire R13 convertible Windows 8.1 notebook proves that a full-featured convertible notebook computer with a responsive touchscreen appeals to entertainment minded users who want to work and waste time with a single machine. However, does the R13...

Performance, Display, Accurate Stylus and Touch, Convertible Design, Battery life...

Mushy nonresponsive keyboard on edges, Heavy, Shared graphics, Overly sensitive trackpad...

With a better keyboard, this machine would serve so many different needs. However, people who type for a living or who do a lot of typing for their personal use will want to look at another system. High end gamers will need dedicated graphics, something t...
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When we talk about high-end notebooks, we just can't pass over Acer's name. Despite the fact that the Taiwanese company is most popular with its mid-range and even budget-class notebooks, it has a very strong presence in the top-tier part of the market. T...

Great design and build quality, Effective hinge design, Excellent battery life, Flawless display with IGZO technology, Acer Active pen with several useful features...

High price tag, Inconsistent touchpad and keyboard performance, Impractical button placement on the stylus and sometimes sluggish performance, Again Acer used mSATA instead of M.2 SATA SSD...

Despite the fact that the Aspire R13 isn't listed as the most premium convertible, we can easily say that the notebook strikes us as one. Yes, Acer has kept low cost materials for the most of chassis, but they still leave the impression of an expensive pi...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2015-09-10 05:32:34
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Thanks to some trick engineering, the R 13 offers (by Acer's count) six different modes or operating positions, versus three or four for most competitors. Sure, there's some functionality overlap among the modes, but having the choice to put the device in...

Numerous modes/positions to suit any task, Stellar battery life, Attractive price...

Keyboard can be maddening, So-so speakers...

Acer's multi-mode convertible laptop could make a yoga master feel inflexible. The only thing that holds it back from being an excellent ultrabook is a quirky keyboard. Read More…...
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We tested Acer's 13.3-inch convertible only a few weeks ago. The device managed "Good" (84 percent) off the cuff. However, its price of approximately 1500 Euros does not exactly make it one of the most affordable laptops. Now another member of the lineup...

Bright, high-contrast Full HD screen, Swift SSD, Decent build, Good input devices, Long battery life...

No recovery media...

Acer's 13.3-inch Aspire R13 R7-371T-52EL convertible has more than enough computing power for routine. The laptop barely heats up and usually runs quietly. A swift solid state drive ensures a fast-working system. The screen is also appealing. Acer install...
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The Acer Aspire R 13 (R7-371T-72TC) ($1,499 as tested) is a high-end convertible-hybrid laptop with a very flexible screen design. Its versatility is a boon for those who make a lot of presentations, its screen works well in almost any situation that requires touch...

Solid construction, Intel Core i7 CPU, 512GB solid-state drive (SSD), WQHD screen.

Pricey. Lower battery life than rivals, Hinge that converts system to different modes is overly complicated...

The Acer Aspire R 13 is at the vanguard for convertible thin-and-light laptops. Its versatility, however, will cost you...
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2015 is the year of the 2-in-1. Traditional-tablet sales are on the decline -- why should users looking for a new laptop buy a system with a limited design when a convertible does it better? That's where the $1,500 Acer R 13 comes in. Featuring a screen t...

Adjustable multimode screen, Superfast SSDs, Solid overall performance, Better battery life than competition...

Display lacks touch home button for tablet mode, Clunky design, Weak audio quality...

Offering a swivel screen with multiple modes, Acer's R 13 is a 2-in-1 that delivers powerful performance in a versatile but clunky design...
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The concept to use a notebook as a kind of tablet is not really new anymore. Devices with comparable functions are available for years now, but they still represent niche products . Since Lenovo tries to use this trend for the mainstream market with its Y...

Sophisticated mode switching, High build quality, Very good touchscreen, High-resolution screen...

High price, No metal case, Speakers just average despite the Dolby logo, Fonts can sometimes be a bit blurry depending on the scaling...

Acer Aspire R13Acer managed to combine almost every possible operating mode in one device, without having to make any significant sacrifices in terms of the handling. If you do not mind the slightly increased dimensions for a 13-inch device, and if you ar...
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The Acer Aspire R7 is a laptop that is like no other. The special hinge and stand that attaches the lid to the base, which Acer calls Ezel, makes it possible to use the laptop with the display in almost any position.The R7 is not small with the 15.6-inch...
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As always, life is busy and maybe you haven't gotten around to reading our full Acer Aspire R 13 laptop review as a result. Make sure you check it out and/or pass it along to someone you know who's in the market for a new laptop. Until you get time to rea...
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Despite what some may say, not every new laptop is unique. Sure, the configurations may differ. Nitpick enough and you'll find ways in which one laptop is distinguished from another. Users have certain expectations, however, about what a laptop is: it is...

Acer has produced some winning laptops as of late, including its R 11 Chromebook, and the R 13 is no exception. This laptop has a very unique design that will turn heads, but it's not just about looks — the design makes the laptop functional in a way that...
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I've encountered my fair share of laptops. From the somewhat standard to the 2-in-1, and even devices with removable tablets and multiple form factors I thought I'd seen it all. Then along came the Acer Aspire R13 and threw some of that on its head. It's...

Great design, solid performance, the Ezel Aero Hinge works surprisingly well...

Speakers are loud enough, but could maybe get some better sound. Would be nice if the digitizer pen were included with the laptop...

In the end, I was surprised by the Acer Aspire R13, but it was definitely a pleasant surprise. The new form-factor works very well in my opinion, and honestly gave me a new preference for laptop use with Ezel mode. This is a laptop you should definitely c...
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With Windows 10 out but customized hardware only starting to appear, there may never be a better time to buy a discounted Windows 8.1 machine -- whether you intend to keep Win 8.1 or upgrade for free to Windows 10. With an eye toward making the upgrade, I...
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