Acer today unveiled the latest version of its popular convertible Spin 1. The new model sports a lightweight all-metal chassis and offers maximum mobility at a competitive price. Its 11.6-inch touchscreen makes it an all-terrain vehicle. An ideal equipment for students or professionals who require great portability. The Acer Spin 1 will be available in July with a price starting at 400 euros. Let’s review their characteristics.
Acer Spin 1 Technical Specifications
| screen | 11.6 inches, Full HD, 178 degree viewing angle | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron | |
| RAM | 4GB | |
| Graphic card | Integrated Intel | |
| Audio | Acer TrueHarmony | |
| Internal memory | 32, 64 or 128 GB eMMC | |
| Battery | Up to 8 hours | |
| OS | Windows 10 | |
| Connections | WiFi 802.11 ac 2 × 2, Bluetooth 4.0 | |
| Ports |
USB 3.1, USB 2.0, HDMI, microSD card slot (SDXC)
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| Colors | Silver combined with black | |
| Dimensions | 14 mm thick, 1.25 kg weight | |
| Featured Features | Touch screen | |
| Release date | July | |
| Price | Starting from 400 euros |
If something wanted to highlight Acer Spin 1, it is its lightweight and portable design. This is a device with a metal chassis. It measures 14 mm thick and has a weight of 1.25 kg. Being convertible, it has hinges that allow you to rotate the screen 360 degrees and use the computer as a tablet.
And speaking of the screen, we have an IPS touch panel of 11.6 inches . The resolution of the screen is Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) and has a viewing angle of 178 degrees. In addition this device also features Acer BluelightShield, a system that can help reduce eye fatigue caused by prolonged contact with the screen.
Inside the Acer Spin 1 we find a modest technical equipment, but sufficient for office tasks. We have Intel Pentium or Intel Celeron processors, according to model. Completing these processors we have 4 GB of DDR3L RAM and an internal eMMC storage capacity of 32, 64 or 128 GB. In terms of autonomy, the manufacturer ensures that the battery lasts for up to eight hours.
Accessories and connectivity
The Acer Spin 1 comes equipped with a keyboard that integrates a touchpad that supports Windows 10 commands. However, this computer is also ready to work with the Acer Active Stylus . With this stylus we can write on the screen as if we were writing on paper. A system compatible with Windows Ink, with which we can take notes quickly on the screen.
Despite not being a team too powerful, Acer has not forgotten the multimedia section. So the Acer Spin 1 features Acer TrueHarmony technology in its speakers that are located on both sides of the equipment . In addition the technology allows you to automatically reverse the audio channels to ensure optimum sound quality in any mode.
Finally, in terms of connectivity, the Acer Spin 1 is well served. We have WiFi connection 802.11ac 2 × 2 , Bluetooth 4.0, a USB port 3.1, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port and a microSD (SDXC) card slot.
Price and availability
As we said, the Acer Spin 1 will be available in Spain in July with a price starting at 400 euros .