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What is the Acer Aspire R13? Acer's latest hybrid is a new twist on the vertical flipping screen type of device that we first saw with the Dell Inspiron Duo . A largely neglected format, instead of a central pivot point like on hybrids of old , or a 360 d...

Slimmer and lighter than the competition, High-resolution screen with good image quality, Decent battery life and performance levels...

Ezel hinge impacts looks and adds little, Poor, cramped keyboard, Awkwardly wide base...

Acer has taken a punt on a new design for this hybrid, but the rotating screen is a mixed bag: its extra positions don't add much to the experience and, while this machine is thinner and lighter than rivals, it's wider and has iffy aesthetics. It's incon...
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We've seen several different 2-in-1 form factors in the last years, and among them, the “Yoga” format, with the 360 degree convertible screen, has gotten the most traction.The Aspire R 13, code name R7-371T, is not like any of the other 2-in-1s. In fact...

sleek atypical design, 2in1 form factor with a versatile and sturdy hinge, fast hardware, nice screen, digitizer and pen support, good trackpad, fast hardware, runs quiet, decent battery life...

odd keyboard layout, gets extremely hot under load, the speakers aren't loud enough, poor WiFi signal strength once you get further away from the router, large footprint, plastic case...

The Aspire R 13 fits in a narrow niche. On one hand it offers a nice display with pen support, fast hardware and decent battery life, but on the other it's priced and advertised as a premium convertible, although its size, weight and choice in materials a...
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Like other PC manufacturers, Acer has been experimenting with the convertible Ultrabook form factor. That journey started with last year's Aspire R7, a multimodal laptop with an easel stand and a 15-inch display that makes it look and feel more like a tra...

Sleek, premium design, Six different usage modes, Crisp WQHD display upgrade...

Large footprint, Runs hot, Fans stay on almost all the time...

With similar power, battery life and slimness as competing Ultrabooks on the market, what makes the Aspire R13 unique is its Ezel hinge, allowing the notebook to convert into six different usage modes...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2015-09-10 05:32:34
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Like other PC manufacturers, Acer has been experimenting with the convertible Ultrabook form factor. That journey started with last year's Aspire R7, a multimodal laptop with an easel stand and a 15-inch display that makes it look and feel more like a tra...

Sleek, premium design, Six different usage modes, Crisp WQHD display upgrade...

Large footprint, Runs hot, Fans stay on almost all the time...

With similar power, battery life and slimness as competing Ultrabooks on the market, what makes the Aspire R13 unique is its Ezel hinge, allowing the notebook to convert into six different usage modes...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated: 2015-09-10 05:32:34
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F or a lot of people, the choice between a tablet and an ultraportable laptop can be tough. For the terminally undecided Acer's R13 is one of the better solutions out there. Its screen is inset in what Acer fancifully calls the Ezel Aero Hinge, which me...

Well made, and versatile...
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Acer's Aspire R13 (which, confusingly, is part of Acer's Aspire R7 Series) is designed as a convertible laptop that can also be used as a tablet. Its screen flips all the way around on its hinge to facilitate the laptop-to-tablet transformation, and it's...

Easy conversion from laptop to tablet, Full-sized HDMI and SD slot...

Screen retention, Poor touchpad, Keyboard could be better, High price...
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Hybrid computers are everywhere, but we're so used to seeing the 360 degree hinge, it's nice to see someone doing it differently. This time, it's Acer, taking its Ezel concept from the R7 and improving it with a frame for the screen. Does it work, and is...

Design of this Ezel generation feels better thought out than other 360 degree hinges; Gorilla Glass on either side of the display helps to make everything stronger; Pen included to use the touchscreen;...

Keyboard needs a lot of work; Intel processor is a generation old; Screen could be a lot brighter; WiFi isn't 802.11ac, only b/g/n; A little heavy for a tablet;...

When it comes to redesigning the laptop to be a little more modernised, and more useful than just a typical clamshell computer, Acer's take on the hinge is an interesting one, and was when the first model came to life in 2013.The latest take on it is even...
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The past couple years have seen a number of attempts (and failures) at combining the power of a laptop with the portability of a tablet. Known as “convertible” laptops, many of the products released in this field have been a mixed bag. Despite powerful sp...

Innovative convertible hinge, Solid build quality, Thin and light...

Mediocre display, Lid is difficult to open, Lacks 5th-gen Core processor...

The DT Accessory PackUp your game and the get the most out of your gear with the following extras, hand-picked by our editors:Case Logic laptop sleeve ($12)Looking for a simple way to keep the R13 protected and fingerprint free? This inexpensive sleeve fr...
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Ever since the Yoga All-in-One PCs were first introduced on the market by Lenovo, other manufacturers have followed suit by coming out with innovative All-In-One devices with great designs and functional features capable of serving the multipurpose user...

Great display features and screen resolution, Advanced selection of modes with ease of switching, Sturdy and durable build, Responsive touch screen functionality, Generous touchpad and welldesigned keyboard with backlighting, Plenty of storage and process...

Speakers are just okay, More plastic material in the design than competing devices, Price may not be worth upgrading to the Core i7 processor...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2015-09-10 05:32:34
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Various positions of the Acer Aspire R13 hybrid computer which is a Windows 8.1 notebook and tablet.Source: SuppliedWhy do some manufacturers make notebook screens that perform contortions like the great Harry Houdini?Whether he was buried alive or trappe...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2015-09-10 05:32:35
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Perhaps the most notable model of the new range is the Aspire R13, which follows in the footsteps of last year's Aspire R7, except the firm clearly has realised that placing the trackpad above the keyboard wasn't exactly a great idea...
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Back in 2009 one of the first Windows 8 hybrids was the Acer R7-571 which had an unusual and very distinctive easel-like hinge with the screen mounted inside a frame in such a way that it could swivelled 360 degrees. Apart from showing up in a few competi...
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The newest version of Acer's Aspire R13, a convertible laptop that can be used as a tablet, is a sleek looking thing. A versatile unit with ample power to perform most everyday tasks with ease. It's an interesting prospect for someone looking for a 2-in-1...
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Late last year, Acer has unveiled a 13-inch notebook-transformer with an innovative design: Acer Aspire R 13. Currently, lineup Acer Aspire R 13 includes six different models that have slightly different configuration but are made in one and the same hous...

So, after testing the laptop Acer Aspire R7-371T can draw the following conclusions. This is a stylish, slim, lightweight and very easy to work notebook-transformer. To his undoubted advantages include good quality of the screen, good keyboard and touchpa...
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The latest Acer Aspire R 13 ($999.99 as tested) is a midrange convertible-hybrid laptop that features a unique screen with a very flexible design. Its display works well in almost any situation that requires touch computing, and it's optimal for video edi...

Solid construction, In-Plane Switching (IPS) touch screen, Versatile hinge design keeps keyboard protected in touch modes, Almost 11 hours of battery life in testing...

Slippery keys on keyboard, Lots of bloatware, Ezel mode can be awkward to use...

Acer's Aspire R 13 convertible-hybrid laptop has a clever hinge design, a fifth-generation Intel Core i5 processor, and delivers almost 11 hours of battery life...
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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 requ...

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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This hybrid computer is unusual even by convertible laptop standards, a category with its fair share of exotic designs. Most convertibles tout four usage modes - laptop, stand, tablet and tent - a design popularised by the Lenovo Yoga. But as the sticker...
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straitstimes.com Updated: 2016-11-23 01:10:05
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This hybrid computer is unusual even by convertible laptop standards, a category with its fair share of exotic designs.Most convertibles tout four usage modes - laptop, stand, tablet and tent - a design popularised by the Lenovo Yoga. But as the sticker o...
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