Acer announced the smallest addition to its convertible notebook line-up – the Aspire R 11 with 11.6-inch display. This compact notebook makes the most of small spaces with a 360-degree hinge that allows it to convert between four modes. The Aspire R 11 features a fabric-textured cover and underside created with a laser etching process that’s scratch resistant and provides a firm grip.
The Aspire R 11 us powered by an Intel Pentium processor and Intel HD graphics and can be configured with up to 8GB of DDR3L system memory and up to 1TB hard drive. It has an Acer Crystal Eye HD webcam, built-in SD™ Card reader, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports, and full sized HDMI and VGA ports. The package comes with a battery capable of producing up to 8 hours of usage.
The R11’s 360-degree hinge allows to fluidly switch between “notebook” mode for work and productivity, “pad” mode for sharing information or playing light games, “display” mode for enjoying movies or videos from afar, and “tent” mode for use in confined spaces. The hinge has a dual-torque design which allows it to easily open, while at the same time, it applies extra torque which stabilizes the panel and reduces wobble when the screen is touched. The Aspire R 11 can automatically reverse audio channel output based on the screen orientation.
On the Audio side, the Aspire R 11 includes the latest TrueHarmony audio technology from Acer, delivering song and lifelike audio with a wider range of bass and less distortion.
Acer also implemented the Precision Touchpad on the Aspire R 11 which unifies the Windows experience, providing touchpad gestures and behaviours consistent with those of a touchscreen, such as pinch-to-zoom, swipe, and scroll.
The Acer Aspire R 11 will be available in July with prices starting at US$ 354 and will be available in sky blue or cloud white. The Aspire R 11 is supported by Acer for the free Windows 10 upgrade.
