An Ultrabook that means business
The number one gripe that anyone using a
printer regularly has comes down to the often-exorbitant cost of replacement
ink cartridges. The semi-joke that is cheaper to just replace the printer has
some truth to it… in some cases, this would really be cheaper.
While it may seem that the Ultrabook frenzy
has died down to a calmer rush (which it kind of has) there are still new
products hitting the shelves. One of the companies that are pushing ahead with
the concept is Acer, who is doing some pretty things with their Aspire
Ultrabooks. The S7 is a great example, as it shows numerous, innovative ideas
in a sleek, easy-to-carry package.
Acer
aspire S7 Ultrabook
However, the core of the S7’s experience
lays in its touch screen capabilities. Love it or hate it, Windows 8 has put a
serious drive into that particular technology, and the Aspire S7 comes to the
party with an extremely responsive 13.3 inch screen that delivers the full HD 1920x1080
resolution. The result is a smallish screen that is still crisp and clear. It’s
a very glossy screen, though, so finger marks are going to be something of a
constant viewing accompaniment to S7 users. When opened, the screen can be
tilted all the way back. That means that the S7 can lie flat on a surface,
which can be quite handy. Sure, it doesn’t swing all the way around (which
would effectively transform it into a tablet PC) but the “flat on its back”
idea has merit.
Love
it or hate it, Windows 8 has put a serious drive into that particular
technology, and the Aspire S7 comes to the party with an extremely responsive
13.3 inch screen that delivers the full HD 1920x1080 resolution
Another striking feature of the S7 is its
physical size, particularly in terms of thickness when it is closed. At only
around 12mm, it really is rather skinny.
When it comes to Ultrabooks, the idea of no
optical drive really has been a sore point for us. That said, if it is
something you can do without, the S7 offers quite a lot. Under the hood is an
Intel chip, available in i5 or i7 flavors. That is supported by a fairly
generous 4GB of RAM, which helps the device chug along smoothly. Graphics are
provided by an Intel HD Graphics 4000 chipset, while storage comes by way of a
slightly diminutive SSD. The SSD can be of a 128GB or 256GB capacity.
Another
striking feature of the S7 is its physical size, particularly in terms of
thickness when it is closed. At only around 12mm, it really is rather skinny.
On the outside, the S7 is a little
reminiscent of an Apple product. It’s sleek and white, accented with brushed
silver. It has a reduced size keyboard (no numpad) and a large track pad. It
also offers a multi card reader, 2 USB 3.0 ports, a headphone port and
mini-HDMI output.
All this in a package that weighs just over
a kilogram and offers a battery life of up to six hours
As Ultrabooks go, the S7 shows some great
features. It is not a massive workhorse, but then Ultrabooks were never meant
to be. It does, however, provide a stylish and effective computing solution for
people who are on the go, and are looking for a slim, lightweight device.
It
does, however, provide a stylish and effective computing solution for people
who are on the go, and are looking for a slim, lightweight device.
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At a glance
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Summary: It’s a sleek, skinny and light
Ultrabook for people on the go.
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Manufacturer: Acer
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Distributer: Acer
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Online: www.acer.com
Tech specs
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Intel CPU
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4GB RAM
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128 / 256 GB SSD
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2 USB 3.0 ports
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13.3 inch touch screen
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CPU type: Intel Core 3rd Generation
(2012)
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Graphics: Intel HD 4000
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OS: Windows 8
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Display size: 13.3” 1920 x 1080
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Screen type: LED-Backlit LCD
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Weight: 1300g
Pros
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Slim
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Light
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Quick
Cons
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More storage space would be nice…
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Score: 85
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