Acer Switch Alpha 12 Now Available Specs Price Philippines

Look what we have here, another one from Acer. This time its their 2 in 1 Tablet Laptop Hyrbid with Surface-Like qualities, the Switch Alpha 12.

Acer Switch Alpha 12 comes in a Tablet form factor with adjustable kickstand up to 165° so as you can get that prefered screen angle you like. A rubber anti-slip strip ensures the screen stays put even on slippery surfaces like glass or tile. Well seems to me Acer was inspired by Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

Sports a adequate 12 inch Active Matrix TFT Color LCD at QHD 2160 x 1440 resolution. To complimented its adjustable screen angle, display has In-plane Switching (IPS) Technology so even at any viewing angle visuals are clear and color rich.

Complimenting its great visuals, Acer Switch Alpha 12 comes with Two (2) Front-Facing Speakers which should provide unimpede audio. 3.5mm Audio Port is available for externalaudio accessories.

There are two models spoted SA5-271-395G and SA5-271-54ZW. The SA5-271-395G will be powered by Intel i3 6100U with 4GB LPDDR3 RAM and 256GB SSD Storage. While SA5-271-54ZW is the higher end with Intel i5 6200U with 4GB LPDDR3 RAM and 512GB SSD. To keep things cool when performing heavy tasks, the Switch Alpha 12 makes use of space-age heat pipe cooling system "Fan-less Acer LiquidLoop™ cooling". Also have MicroSD/XC slot for additional Storage.

For productivity and office work, comes with full-sized keyboard that magnetic snap-on and raised for more comfortable typing as well as serves as a screen cover and may house Acer Active Pen (Sold Separately).

Equipped with WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0 for Wireless connectivity. Now utilizes USB-Type C port supporting faster data transfer rates as well as support for external display and other usb peripherals. Other accessories are available like Active Pen (256 levels of pressure sensitivity) for hand and creative work and USB Type-C Dock station. A USB 3.0 is available for backward compatibility jus in case.

Runs on the latest Windows 10 OS which should supports Continuum as well as comes with value added applications from Acer.

It's Camera features are its 720p Front and WQHD 2560 x 1440 Resolution Rear Camera.

Acer Switch Alpha 12 carries a 2 cell 4870 mAh Li-Poly Battery with a estimated Maximum Battery Run Time of 8 Hours.

Well its not the Microsoft Surface Pro but at least Acer Switch Alpha 12 is officially available in the country. This Hybrid should be able to perform well with its latest 6th Generation processors coupled with abundant ram and fast SSD storage on 12 inch QHD display which is just right size for work as well as play. Full Size Keyboard here so you should get used to it quickly. If you are looking for a decent performance grade Hybrid, this might be for you. This should very well compete with the likes of Asus Transformer 3 and alternative to Microsoft Surface Pro 4.

Spotted via Complink Webiste with prices of 35,999 for SA5-271-395G i3 and 45,999 for SA5-271-54ZW i5 model. Look Here:

Acer Alpha Switch  12

Look it is now available with Lazada Philippines!

Acer Switch Alpha 12 Specs
Windows 10
12 inch Quad HD 2160 x 1440 Active Matrix TFT Color LCD IPS Display
SA5-271-395G
Intel i3 6100U
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
256GB SSD Storage
SA5-271-54ZW
Intel i5 6200U
4GB LPDDR3 RAM
512GB SSD
Fan-less Acer LiquidLoop™ cooling
Expandable via MicroSD/XC Slot
Acer Rear Camera
2592 x 1944 resolution
1080p Full HD Video recording
88-degree Wide Angle Lens
Front webcam with:
1600 x 1200 resolution
720p HD Video recording
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
2x2 MU-MIMO Technology
Bluetooth 4.0
USB 3.0 port
USB Type-C
3.5mm Audio Jack
Two (2) Front-Facing Speakers
Microphone
2 cell 4870 mAh Li-Poly Battery
Dimensions: 0.6"x11.5"x7.9"
Weight (Approximate): 2.76 lb