Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-13GQ (64GB) Laptop / Tablet Hybrid
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 laptop / tablet was previously available only with 32GB of internal storage. Now, Acer has made available a 64GB version of the Windows 8 device with detachable keyboard under the SW5-011-13GQ SKU. Except storage capacity, both models are identical. Besides the standard laptop and tablet PC modes, also supported are “stand” and “tent” modes thanks to Acer’s Snap Hinge. The 10.1-inch display has 1366×768 resolution, IPS wide viewing angle technology, and “Zero Air Gap” between the touch surface and LCD itself. It is powered by the Intel Atom Z3745 processor and Intel HD-series integrated graphics with help of 2GB of RAM memory. This CPU/RAM setup targets light home and office use, including 1080p video decoding. A great benefit for home and office users and students is a pre-installed free copy of Microsoft Office H&S 2013 Edition.
Other important elements of the Switch 10 are isle-style keys on the detachable keyboard, a seamless trackpad on it, brushed-aluminum lid, 2MP front-facing webcam and stereo speakers, a full-size USB port on the dock and a micro USB port, microSD slot, audio jack, and a dedicated power connector on the tablet part.
The tablet part and keyboard dock together weigh 2.5 pounds and are 0.8″ thick.
Acer says the battery life on the device lasts “8 hours” of run time.
Here are the specs of the Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-011-13GQ with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Acer |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 10.1-inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1366x768 pixels HD This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do. |
| Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. |
| Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Atom Z3745 quad-core 1.33-1.86GHz 2MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 16) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 2GB RAM 2GB RAM size is rare nowadays and makes laptops with it almost unusable due to the low capacity. The recommended size is at least 8GB. |
| Data Storage | 64GB eMMC A very small but usable capacity. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming) |
| Keyboard & Input | Non-backlit keyboard without dedicated number pad The keyboard has no backlit keys and no separate numeric pad you can usually find on the right side of the keyboard on many laptop models. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
| Wi-Fi Wireless | 802.11N 802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops. |
| Ethernet Network Port | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| USB Ports | 1 x micro USB 2.0 1 x USB 3.0 A standard full-size USB port. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x micro HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. The laptop has a compact "micro" version of HDMI on its side. |
| Media Card Reader | MicroSD card reader The laptop has a slot for MicroSD memory cards. These are small SD cards commonly used in smartphones. |
| Other Features | Detachable keyboard included Free Copy of Microsoft (Office) Home & Student 2013 |
| Battery | 2-Cell Li-Polymer, "8-hour" battery life |
| Weight | 2.5 pounds |
| Height | 0.8" |
| Width | 10.3" |
| Depth | 7.6" |
| Windows Version | Windows 8.1 Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
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Danijel Z –
Harvey, here http://bit.ly/1o09x48 you can find the 64GB Swtich. Only the model name is different.
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Harvey –
Where is the Acer Switch 10 with the internal 64gb available? I tried Best Buy to no avail.
Thanks, Harvey
The Acer Aspire Switch 10 laptop / tablet was previously available only with 32GB of internal storage. Now, Acer has made available a 64GB version of the Windows 8 device with detachable keyboard under the SW5-011-13GQ SKU. Except storage capacity, both models are identical.
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