Acer’s new Windows 8 offering, the
Aspire V5 Touch series, has more than a little going for it, particularly for
users who are seeking thin and light notebooks that enable them to enjoy both
entertainment and content creation anytime, anywhere.
While thin and light has become an off
heard phrase, in the Aspire V5 series’ case, it’s far more than a cliché or
hyperbole, as the V5 Series notebooks are all 30% slimmer than previous
designs. For example, while the 14” model includes an optical drive, it is
nonetheless less than 21mm thin and weighs in at 2.1kg. The 15.6” model, which
similarly includes an optical drive, is thinner than 23mm, and weighs 2.4kg.
Acer
Aspire V5 Touch – Best Of All Worlds
Up for anything
On the performance front, the notebooks
likely won’t disappoint, as they are powered by Intel Core processors and
Nvidia GeForce GT Series graphics. Together these make the range a good choice
not only for general content consumption tasks, like browsing the internet and
watching movies, but also up to catering to content creation and gaming as
well. Additionally, the Acer Aspire V5 Series boasts a 10-point touch display
and a larger trackpad. These are intended to take advantage of the features
offered by Windows 8, and enhance multi-gesture content consumption, while
optimizing the touch experience.
Acer
Aspire V5 Touch
Users can further expect to be able to
enjoy a full-sized Chiclet keyboard, while a LAN/VGA combo port enables users
to easily extend connectivity online and external display from one cable. File
sharing is also catered to via the fast and efficient USB 3.0 ports. The V5
Series also boasts Acer Instant Connect, which automatically scans and
registers most-visited access points, letting users connect to the internet in
just 2.5 seconds.
Users
can further expect to be able to enjoy a full-sized Chiclet keyboard
Thoughtfully yours
However, the thoughtfully poured into the
Aspire V5 series does not stop there. Acer explained that a smart power
management and component layout optimizes acoustics thermal comfort without
compromising performance. This means that the notebooks can be used both
quietly and comfortably on one’s lap, whether is working, or indulging in some
entertainment.
File
sharing is also catered to via the fast and efficient USB 3.0 ports
To the point
In short, the Aspire V5 Touch Series looks
set to be a mainstream winner that seems more than up to the task of offering
Windows 8 in an appealing package.
The
Aspire V5 Touch Series looks set to be a mainstream winner
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Specifications
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Price: $729
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Graphics controller model: HD 3000
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Thickness: 83 inches
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Weight: 2.30kg
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Resolution: 1366 x 768
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Screen size: 15.6”
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Standard memory: 4GB
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Display screen type: Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
§ Battery
chemistry: Lithium Ion
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