Intel and Microsoft companies in last years made a huge contribution to the development of touch control in laptops. The first strongly recommends that manufacturers use touch screens in their ultrabooks, and the second is doing its best to promote its new Windows 8.1 OS with a rethought interface adapted to “sensitive” displays. Touch screens are gradually appearing not only in miniature ultrabooks - they can often be found in all-in-one PCs, and even in medium-format laptops they have begun to appear quite often.

You don’t even need to mention the various “transformers” - their touch layer on the display is considered perhaps the most important component. One of these devices came to us for testing - this Acer Aspire R7. The laptop (let's still call it that) does not have an optical drive - it is too thin, so at first glance it can be confused with another representative of the ultrabook family, although in fact it is considered a transformable laptop.

One of the highlights of the laptop is its touch display, equipped with an Ezel hinge, which makes it easy to turn a medium-format laptop into a large “almost tablet”. From the point of view of the transformation mechanism, R7 is a bit like Sony VAIO Fit 15 multi-flip - well, let's see how convenient and reliable it is in the case of our test subject. The second highlight is the location of the touchpad and keyboard. For some reason, Acer decided to swap them.

⇡ Appearance

As mentioned above, by the standards of medium-format laptops, the Acer R7 is quite thin, but it can transform into a tablet. However, we should not forget that the optical drive became a victim on this altar of ergonomics.

For some, this may be a significant drawback, but in the era of inexpensive and capacious flash drives, such a disadvantage can be easily forgiven. According to the manufacturer, the laptop has an all-metal body, with a soft soft-touch coating on the bottom.

Due to the design features of the Acer Aspire R7, there is a large recess on its lid where the mounting leg is located, which holds the laptop display. There is no need to worry about the integrity of the cover coating at the point of contact with the leg - there is a rubber insert there that protects the body from scratches during transformation.

In tablet mode, the display is not completely adjacent to the body, but at a slight angle. Alas, a similar drawback is inherent in many transformers. Acer Aspire R7 is a middle link between a laptop and a tablet, its weight is 2.4 kg. Therefore, in tablet mode it is more convenient to use it not in your hands, but on a horizontal surface, where a slight tilt will be very useful for convenient work with a large touch display. The manufacturer claims that the user can select the desired screen position with a slight movement of the hand. However, one hand, much less a slight movement, cannot do the job.

The hinges turned out to be quite tight, so when transforming the laptop, you have to hold its base with your second hand so that the portable PC does not move from its place. However, the transformation mechanism also has a more significant drawback than sliding along the mounting surface. Acer R7 came to us for testing after the exhibition, where everyone could try the Ezel hinge in action and, of course, have a lot of fun with the mechanism. Of course, no one was particularly careful, but, to the credit of the laptop, nothing came loose, and the cunning patented Taiwanese design did not fall apart after such executions. Only small and long scratches appeared on the working area, closer to the back side - this is due to the incompletely thought-out design of the display or its legs. During the transformation of the device into a tablet and back, the monitor body touches the work area: scratches from this “interaction” are clearly visible in the following photo.

Scratches from the monitor case are especially noticeable

At the front there are a pair of status indicators, as well as a pair of microphones, and at the rear there are two large ventilation grilles. On the left is Acer's proprietary connector, which looks like Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt, but is actually neither. This is a port for connecting a VGA adapter. Next to it is an HDMI port, as well as a pair of USB 3.0 connectors and a universal audio jack for connecting a headset (or headphones/microphone). On the right is a memory card reader, a USB 2.0 port, a double volume button, a power key and a connector for connecting a charger.

The bottom of the laptop is made of plastic with a soft touch coating - usually no one does this, but in the case of the Aspire R7, such coating on the back of the laptop is justified. In tablet mode, holding on to such plastic is much more pleasant than holding on to regular plastic. The bottom is flat, and small ventilation grilles are provided only in the area of ​​the rear legs. By the way, the transformer has as many as 6 rubber feet, and they are all very large. But, as already noted, they are not particularly tenacious. Therefore, the laptop will slide both on a lacquered or glass tabletop, and on a regular office table made of chipboard. There is also a pair of speakers installed on the bottom, closer to the user.

The working area of ​​the laptop looks extremely unusual, because the manufacturer decided to rely entirely on the touch screen and swapped the touchpad and keyboard. From a subjective point of view, this castling is catastrophically inconvenient, but it forces you to use the touch screen more often. Not a single touchscreen ultrabook that came to us for testing could convince the author of the advantage of a touchscreen. But after a couple of days of communicating with the hero of this review, when working with a stationary PC, my hands themselves reached for a regular display in order to press something on the screen. Why? It's simple: you quickly get used to good things. Indeed, unlike most ultrabooks, the Acer Aspire R7 display does not wobble with every light touch.

The touchpad is huge, its size is 106x77 mm, but due to its non-standard placement this does not provide any advantages. The bottom corners of the touchpad, as usual, are the left and right keys of the pointing device. Their progress turned out to be unexpectedly soft, but at the same time noisy. In addition, the moment of pressing is not felt at all, and you have to navigate solely by clicks.

The keyboard has only one drawback: there is no additional number pad, which is not so difficult to place in a medium-format laptop if desired. Otherwise, this is one big plus - it is perfectly secured, so even under very strong pressure the base does not sag, the key travel is of medium hardness, and the moment of operation is perfectly felt, in addition to everything, the keys are almost silent. Overall, this keyboard is a pleasure to work with. There are few pressed keys - traditionally this is the long-suffering “tilde” (“е” in the Russian layout), as well as arrow keys. Separately, it is worth noting the white backlight of the keyboard. It is very uniform, and there are two levels of glow. Of course, there is no smooth adjustment, but even a couple of levels allows you to choose a more or less comfortable brightness level in any lighting.

⇡ Technical characteristics declared by the manufacturer

Acer Aspire R7-571G-7353121Tass
CPU	Intel Core i7-3537U: 2 GHz (up to 3.1 GHz in TurboBoost mode); 4 MB L3, 2 computing cores; TDP 17 W
Chipset	Southbridge: Intel Panther Point HM77
Graphics controller	Intel HD 4000, integrated into NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M processor, 2 GB GDDR5
Screen	15.6 inches, 1920x1080, IPS Glossy surface, touch layer, LED backlight (AUO B156HAN01.2)
RAM	1x8 GB DDR3-1600
HDD	1000 GB hard drive (Toshiba MQ1ABD100)
Optical drive	No
Flash card connector	SD (HC/XC)
Interfaces in a laptop	2 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x proprietary VGA adapter header 1 x microphone and headphone connector (mini-jack 3.5 mm) 1 x memory card slot
WiFi	802.11a/b/g/n (Atheros AR5BWB222)
Bluetooth	4.0
Network adapter	USB-Ethernet adapter
Sound	HDA (Realtek ALC282); 2 speakers, microphone
Battery	Non-removable, 53.4 Wh (3708 mAh, 14.4V)
Size, mm	376.8x254.5x28.5
Weight, kg	2,4
operating system	Microsoft Windows 8 64 bit
Approximate price	43,500 rubles

A cer Aspire R3-131T is a compact budget device that is a hybrid version of a laptop, turning into a tablet if necessary. Thanks to its dimensions, it is ideal for carrying with you, but the filling involves solving extremely light tasks, working with office applications and text editors. To purchase this laptop, about $430 is enough, which is not so much by today's standards. True, it is unlikely to be possible to use the Acer Aspire R3-131T as a home laptop, since it is equipped with only an 11.6-inch screen, but as a companion on trips, business trips, breaks between classes at an institute or school, it is very convenient.

Specifications

CPU:	Intel Pentium N3710 1600 MHz
RAM:	4 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz
Data storage:	500 GB HDD 5400 rpm
Display:	11.6" 1366x768 WXGA LED, glossy, touch
Video card:	Intel HD Graphics 405 (Braswell)
Drive unit:	absent
Wireless connection:	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth
Audio:	2 stereo speakers
Interfaces:	USB 3.0, USB 2.0, RJ-45, HDMI, SD card reader, combo audio jack
Additionally:	1 MP webcam
Battery:	4-cell lithium polymer 3270 mAh
Dimensions, weight:	298x211x20.9 mm, 1.58 kg
Operating system:	Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Equipment:	Acer Aspire R3-131T-P24A

Design

This laptop will easily fit into a bag, because its dimensions are only 298x211x20.9 mm. True, the weight is quite large, as for an 11-inch model - 1.58 kg. The body of the Acer Aspire R3-131T has clear contours with rounded corners and uniform thickness, due to which it looks a little bulky. The device is made of textured plastic in blue; a modification in white is also available for sale. The matte finish prevents fingerprints, the laptop is comfortable to use and does not slip in your hands.

The main feature of the Acer Aspire R3-131T is its conversion capability. Quite tight hinges allow you to rotate the screen 360 degrees, providing several installation options: in the form of a stand, presentation, and also a tablet. It is almost impossible to open the lid with one hand, since the laptop is small and relatively light. There is nothing remarkable about the build quality - the plastic bends here and there, and cracks are visible when the laptop is closed.

The bottom is not overloaded with functional elements - support legs and meshes for two speakers. The panel is fixed with numerous screws, which are arranged in three rows.

Display, sound, webcam

The Acer Aspire R3-131T has an 11.6-inch screen with touch control support and a resolution of 1366x768 pixels. It is quite contrasty and bright, but has extremely limited viewing angles, due to which a sharp inversion of colors can be observed when changing the position of the display. The low resolution allows you to see individual pixels, which also does not add comfort to work. At the same time, the screen is protected by durable Corning Gorilla Glass, demonstrates good sensitivity and reduced glare, despite the glossy finish.

Both stereo speakers have output on the bottom of the case. The sound quality is below average - the absolute lack of bass and excessive high frequencies make it completely unnatural. However, you can always use headphones; they partially solve the problem. The maximum volume leaves much to be desired. By the way, I would like to note the very inconvenient location of the speakers, because in laptop mode they will be covered by the surface of the table, and in tablet form - by the body of the device itself.

The 1-megapixel webcam lens is located in a place familiar to laptops - on the top frame of the display. It works mediocrely and is only suitable for video communication.

Keyboard and touchpad

If the body of the device is a pleasant blue color, then from the inside the entire working surface is made in black in contrast. This creates a certain special charm, despite the obviously inexpensive appearance of the device. And the keyboard with bright white markings fits into this image very harmoniously. It is island-type, with traditionally reduced function and cursor buttons. The keys click loudly when typing, have a relatively short stroke and a pleasant surface to the touch. As you convert your laptop to other positions, the keyboard will automatically deactivate, so you won't have to worry about accidental keystrokes. In general, it is quite convenient and is recessed into the body just enough so as not to scratch the display or come into contact with the surface of the table in stand mode.

The touchpad is slightly shifted to the left, it is quite large in size and has a clearly rectangular shape. The rough surface provides excellent grip, there are no physical mouse keys, and sensitivity is good.

Performance

Acer Aspire R3-131T-P24A runs operating system Windows 10 Home with Intel Pentium N3710 quad-core processor. Its clock speeds of 1.6-2.56 GHz, as well as the capabilities of the Braswell platform, allow it to work slightly faster than the Pentium N3700, providing a good level of office tasks. However, in a passively cooled laptop with a 6W TDP, the processor quickly reaches its limit with slightly more demanding software. The second level cache size is 2 MB; hyperthreading technology is not supported.

The integrated video card Intel HD Graphics 405 (Braswell) received 16 units and is a renamed version of Intel HD Graphics (Broadwell). Its operating frequencies are quite low - 320-700 MHz, therefore, gaming performance is extremely limited. For example, Counter-Strike: GO 2012 on medium in a resolution of 1366x768 pixels will run at 32 fps, while Sims 4 2014 with similar settings will be practically unplayable at 19 fps.

Volume random access memory DDR3L-1600 MHz is 4 GB, expandable up to 8 GB. There is also a 500 GB hard drive with a spindle speed of 5400 rpm.

Ports and communications

The main part of the connectors is concentrated on the left side of the case: RJ-45, HDMI, USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and a combined audio jack.

On the right are the power and volume buttons, LED indicators for hard drive and power, and a charger socket. The SD card reader is located on the back of the case.

The laptop provides support for wireless technologies: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth.

Battery

The capacity of the built-in 4-cell lithium polymer battery is 3270 mAh. This is not much, but in combination with a low-power processor, good autonomy is achieved. For example, you can play games at maximum brightness for three hours, watch movies at medium brightness for about five hours, and work in a text editor for about ten hours.

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Conclusion

Despite the fact that the manufacturer stubbornly positions the Acer Aspire R3-131T as a laptop, it can be easily associated with a forgotten netbook. It is compact, inexpensive, and has mediocre performance. There are features - a touch screen and the ability to convert into different devices, including on a tablet. In principle, this is a convenient option for variety, when you can work not only with a laptop, but also watch films in stand or presentation mode. We recommend purchasing the Acer Aspire R3-131T as a start to communication with the world of technology or as a mobile travel companion.

It’s rare, but it happens that some devices do not lose their relevance after years, and a striking example of this is the Acer Aspire with the R7 index - a hybrid laptop in “its own” form factor, which differs not only appearance, but also with a productive filling.

Appearance of Acer Aspire R7

The main feature of the device is the unusual attachment of the screen to the laptop keyboard. The bridge between them is a long and wide loop - Ezel Hinge. Thus, three operating modes are available: laptop mode, tablet mode and hybrid mode. The latter option is unusual, since it involves a “rear” placement of the screen and is most optimal for presentations, or maybe something completely new, implemented on the go. Indeed, the “lid” of the laptop can be rotated any way you like, and this is better demonstrated by pictures than words. If there are any doubts about such a rotating design, then several years later there has not been a single complaint about the Ezel Hinge, and yet the device was released almost four years ago.

The hybrid body is metal with plastic inserts. It can be opened with one hand, for which a special protrusion is provided, rather than having to use two limbs. And in general, the ergonomics are excellent, for example, the keyboard here has a soft and short key travel, which in turn are not a monoblock, but are spaced apart from each other, but the number pad does not. At the same time, the thickness of the case is 28 mm, but visually this is not noticeable; of course, the gadget cannot be called airy, but there is still a feeling of compactness despite the average screen diagonal - 15.6 inches. If we talk about weight, it does not exceed 2.4 kg. An average-sized laptop weighs the same amount, so on a business trip, as they say, it won’t weigh on your pocket.

It is also worth noting the location of the cooling system radiators, there are two of them, and they are located at the rear. The layout prevents you from accidentally plugging the holes, as this will lead to overheating of the iron. It’s a pity that modern devices rarely use such a solution. All necessary interfaces are located on the left, which is convenient. There is no optical drive, but this is not very disappointing.

Separately, I would like to note the touchpad, which is quite large in size and is located not under, but above the keyboard. At first, the decision will seem strange, but doubts about the ease of control will disappear after you begin to transform this comrade. Laptop dimensions - 376x254.5x28.5 mm.

Display Acer Aspire R7

The R7 is equipped with a 15.6-inch IPS display with Full-HD resolution and touch control. There is no protective coating, but it itself is glossy, so despite the wide viewing angles, glare in the sun cannot be avoided. However, in 13th year “gloss” was in trend and only then even the flagships became matte, which was done for the sake of practicality, and not a beautiful appearance.

Needless to say, the response to taps on the laptop is excellent, there is LED backlighting, the picture looks juicy and at the same time real. To be honest, 1920x1080 pixels do their job. In addition, now 17.3 inches do not always have such a resolution, but here it’s a mid-range compact.

Filling Acer Aspire R7

In Russia, the modification with the Intel Core i7-3537U was mainly sold - this is a stripped-down SoC of the flagship processor with two cores divided into four threads. This achieves a frequency of 3.1 GHz, and the RAM operates in 2-channel mode. The last few options:

• DDR3 stick, 1600 MHz, 2 GB capacity;
• DDR3 stick, 1600 MHz, 4 GB capacity;
• DDR3 stick, 1600 MHz, 8 GB capacity.

Naturally, performance directly depends on the size of RAM. It is for this reason that the 8 GB laptop model has been and remains the most popular. At the same time, it can be expanded, since there is a second slot for the bar. By the way, the R7 with Intel Core i5 was offered abroad, but it can rarely be seen on Russian shelves, if at all.

The graphic component remains unchanged. The laptop has both integrated and built-in graphics cards. The first is represented by the Intel HD 4000 video core and is part of the chip. At the current time, the graphics accelerator has lost its relevance, but it is more than enough to display the OS interface. Discrete video card - NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 2 GB GDDR5 memory. In general, the laptop cannot be called a gaming laptop, and it was not positioned as a gaming station, but there is enough power for presentations and working with graphics without fanaticism. In addition, the mobile solution has been time-tested and has served faithfully for quite a long time to this day. But the Intel HM77 Express chipset is hopelessly outdated, although it does not lack third-generation USB support.

Several types of disks produced by Western Digital and Toshiba are responsible for storing data:

• 512 GB HDD (WD);
• 750 GB HDD (WD);
• terabyte hard drive (Toshiba).

Abroad there was a modification with SSD of 128 and 256 GB, but what is this for a modern laptop. In general, the drive is the weakest point here, since it not only takes up a lot of space and adds weight, but also has a fairly low spindle speed - 5400 rpm.

Acer Aspire R7 Software

Out of the box, the laptop comes with 64-bit Windows 8 preinstalled. Needless to say, upgrading to Windows 10 won’t be difficult. Moreover, for a full-fledged version, which will feel comfortable on this hardware. We also recommend updating the drivers and flashing the BIOS to latest version, for which a special utility is used. Acer has not forgotten its brainchild and still supports it, albeit occasionally.

Acer Aspire R7 test

Modern synthetic tests do not give the device the highest rating, but the possibility of running games cannot be completely ruled out, for example, Battlefield 3 with low FPS, but at high settings it will run like hell. You can even take a swing at Mafia II, but here it's only low quality. Otherwise, it’s a good workhorse for everything, which is characterized by low power consumption, which means you can’t call it a “barbecue.”

Multimedia Acer Aspire R7

The device has as many as four 8-watt speakers to simulate surround sound, so don’t neglect installing a proprietary audio driver that will unlock the full sound potential. Be that as it may, you shouldn’t expect Hi-End miracles, but the acoustics will please the average ear.

There is also a webcam with a resolution of 720p, which lives in splendid isolation. It is quite enough for video conferencing and calls via Skype.

Interfaces Acer Aspire R7

The R7 offers two USB 3.0, one USB second generation, HDMI, RG-45/D-Sub, but through adapters, as well as a mini-jack, so you’ll have to look for headphones. There is also a card reader for SD cards. From wireless interfaces- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. Yes, the device does not have a rich set of ports, but for most users this will be quite enough. So, you can simultaneously connect a projector and a printer, as well as an external storage device. A 90-watt power supply will handle this.

Autonomy Acer Aspire R7

Since we are talking about autonomy, a 53 Wh battery is implemented here - about 3000 mAh. Yes, it’s not enough, but the processor and video card are energy efficient and, if you don’t play, it will be enough for 6–8 hours of productive work without a constantly active wireless Internet connection.

Price and video review of Acer Aspire R7

The Acer Aspire R7, despite the years, remains a relevant and interesting device, but more for geeks than for the average user. This indirectly contributes to the unusual form factor and several transformation modes. In terms of hardware, there are comments only about the HDD, but otherwise it’s time-tested hardware and a balanced configuration.

No matter how they made assumptions earlier, the Ezel Hinge mount turned out to be a reliable solution, there is not even a hint of creaking or play. In addition, the design does not look massive and can even surprise others, emphasize individuality, and simply work comfortably, be it in the office, on the road or at home.
The price of Acer Aspire R7 in Russia is from 35,000 rubles. Video review is presented below:

Today a rather interesting laptop landed on our desk. It is interesting from all sides - both in price, functionality, and build quality, it surpasses many competitors in its class of multimedia laptops with a rotating touch display. Yes, yes, that’s right, the laurels of the Lenovo Yoga line haunt many, which has led to the appearance on the market of many devices with a similar design, and just from this series.

The promise and convenience of this design is difficult to overestimate. The option of flipping the display and turning a not-so-thin laptop into a not-so-thin tablet, which is unsightly at first glance, actually becomes convenient when free space around is important, for example, in transport or in a cafe. Yes, of course, there are more compact options, but they are also more expensive, as a rule, and their display is smaller, but here we have a quite respectable 14 inches. As usual, you can use the laptop in console mode, but its usefulness is still questionable, maybe you will use it a couple of times.

The laptop has a 14-inch touch display, a practical and unpretentious body, not gaming level, but powerful, characteristics and a pleasant price tag, which is around 34,000 rubles. It can be described as “no pretensions”, but in a good way. Not easily soiled, not of a “consumer” type, with a set of necessary ports, this laptop will appeal to a large number of users. This attractive unsightliness sets it apart from its competitors, who, in pursuit of reducing the thickness of the case and using expensive components and materials, are transferring their devices from the affordable middle class to the category of more luxurious and expensive multimedia devices. Well, let's start with the configuration.

Equipment

The laptop box is the most ordinary, “proletarian”, with a folding top. Inside, the equipment is expectedly modest: a laptop in a bag, and behind the divider there is an HDMI to VGA adapter and Charger. The laptop's battery is located inside the case, and to disconnect or replace it, you need to unscrew the device. This design is used mainly in modern ultrabooks.

For comfortable use, such a device will definitely need a bag, because it won’t fit into a lady’s handbag, and carrying it in your hands is not very convenient due to its weight and size. , as well as, and much more you can find in the section of our website.

Design

Acer Aspire R3-471TG-52YZ looks, as we have already mentioned, modest and stylish. The gray plastic cover is not particularly easily soiled, but traces of use still remain on it. The bottom is black, not matching the color, but made of soft-touch plastic, which is very pleasant to the touch.

Inside, a gray monolithic work surface awaits us; the functional hinges next to the display immediately catch our eye, allowing the laptop to take different outlandish “poses” (the same mode as a tablet, console, etc.). These hinges are strong, they are large in size, the design is reliable, the laptop is well fixed in both tablet mode and console mode, unlike the rather fragile hinges of many ultrabooks.

The display is mirrored, framed in a gray matte frame and covered with scratch-resistant protective glass. In its upper part there is a camera peephole.

The keyboard in this laptop is very ordinary, without backlight or any additional features. The button travel is small and soft, typing a large amount of text is not very convenient, but you can get used to it. There is no dedicated numeric block for reasons of small size, the symbol markings are white and easy to read, with blue icons functional options. In general, we understand why such small flat buttons were installed, this was done so that the keyboard would not interfere too much and stick out in tablet mode, and we saw a convenient feature where the buttons “slide” into the body when switching to tablet mode, we only saw once, and it was in a different model.

Under the keyboard there is a decent-sized clickpad, its movement is comfortable, it is convenient to use, and it is quite possible to do without an external mouse.

As usual, there are various ports located on the sides of the device. Now let's see which ones. On the left side we find a Kensington lock, an RJ-45 network port, an HDMI video output (an adapter to VGA, as you remember, is included) and a USB 3.0 connector. On the right side there is a charging socket, a laptop power button (it is placed on the side, as in many laptops and ultrabooks of this type), a pair of USB 2.0, a card reader, and a headset jack. There is no DVD drive, there is only one USB 3.0 port, and the USB 2.0 connectors on the starboard side are located very close to each other. These are all obvious shortcomings; unfortunately, the rest is a completely standard set.

Specifications

• Display - 14 inches, resolution - 1366 x 768 pixels, multi-touch capacitive, rotating, LED-backlit, mirror
• Processor - Intel Core i5-4210U (2 cores, standard frequency - 1.7 GHz, maximum when using Turbo Boost technology - 2.7 GHz, Smart Cache - 3 MB, max. TDP - 15 W) with integrated graphics Intel HD 4400
• RAM - 4 GB DDR3-1600 MHz
• Video card - NVIDIA GeForce 820M with 2 GB of dedicated memory
• Hard drive - 1000 GB (5400 rpm)
• Communication - Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, LAN 10/100/1000
• Ports and expansion slots - USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, HDMI and VGA video outputs, SD card reader, audio jacks for headphones and external microphone, security lock slot
• Camera - 1.3 MP
• Battery - lithium-ion, capacity - 3560 mAh
• Operating system - Windows 8.1 (64)
• Housing - gray/black plastic, dimensions - 34.2 x 24.5 x 2.4 cm, weight - 2.2 kg
• Manufacturer's warranty - 1 year

We see decent characteristics: a processor from the current Intel Core i5 (Haswell) line, although low-voltage, an average amount of RAM (4 GB), which means that - if desired - with this laptop you can work both in fairly demanding programs and and entertain yourself with games, of course, at low settings, as far as the built-in video card will allow, and the games will not be the newest.

The hard drive capacity is pleasing - 1000 GB, there is enough space for documents, work projects, and personal files, for example, a selection of high-resolution vacation photos.

Screen

The laptop has a 14-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels and a glossy finish. This display produces an excellent image. The viewing angles are large, everything is clearly visible both from the “full face” position and from the “interlocutor” position. The colors are vibrant and rich, the image will appeal to both film buffs and workaholics. Those who like to edit photos will also be pleased.

Of course, all this - taking into account the resolution and display size, this laptop does not reach Full HD, which is logical. And with active use of “that same” hinge, the screen can be installed as conveniently as possible, which will make watching movies, surfing the Internet and working as comfortable as possible. The display has Multi-touch support for up to 10 simultaneous touches, it is responsive, the sensor responds without delay, everything is fine here.

Sound and battery life

The sound system was not surprising. Yes, the sound is not bad, quite clean and crisp, but the volume limit is not high, and in general, in this regard, the laptop in question is “not memorable.” There is practically no bass, so those who like to listen to music “with maximum immersion” will be disappointed.

The non-removable battery with a capacity of 3560 mAh also does not work miracles, but overall it produces good results. The laptop is quite compact, and it is assumed that you will often carry it with you, without recharging under average loads (office applications, the Internet, etc.), it will work for about 4-5 hours, and up to 7.5-8 hours in power saving/reading. As you can see, the results are not fantastic, but quite normal.

Tests

To objectively assess the laptop's performance, we present the test results:

• 3DMark - general performance test in 3D games;
• PCMark is a comprehensive system benchmark for comprehensive system evaluation, including gaming performance, HD video and HD audio playback capabilities, storage speed evaluation and network adapters etc.;
• FINAL FANTASY XIV Official Benchmark;
• Unigine heaven - a benchmark for evaluating the performance of video cards in 3D mode;
• Battery eater - duration test battery life laptop.

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	5109
	1363
	8718
	1801
	393
	491

You can compare these indicators with the indicators of analogues using ours.

Temperature tests

Subjective assessment of NOTIK

On a 10-point scale:

Equipment - 6
Design - 8
Specifications and usability - 7

Results

Acer Aspire R3-471TG-52YZ is an excellent universal laptop with a touch display and a multifunctional hinge for the right price. If you want to try a laptop with tablet function, love the versatility of your computer so that you can work, surf the Internet, and watch a movie both on a trip and at home, the Acer Aspire R3-471TG-52YZ is your choice! And if you are looking for a laptop that is more powerful or even more compact - the doors of NOTIK stores are always open for you, here you will find huge selection laptops and ultrabooks for every taste!