Acer takes on Microsoft Surface Pro series with the new Switch 5

Home » Hardware

Pradeep Viswav

Software and Services Expert

Hardware

1 min. read

Published on April 27, 2017

Fix Windows errors with Fortect:
Fortect can repair common computer errors by scanning your entire system for damaged or missing OS files and replacing them with the original, working versions. Optimize your PC in 3 simple steps:

Download and Install Fortect on your PC
Use the PC Scan feature to look up any Windows issues (including drivers)
Right-click on Repair, and fix it within a few minutes.

Besides that, it helps you clean up junk files, fix stability problems, and get rid of annoying programs and malware traces.

At its press event in NYC today, Acer announced its new Switch 5 2-in-1 device that will directly compete with Microsoft Surface Pro range. Switch 5 comes with U-shaped auto-retractable kickstand which will allow users to adjust the device according to their own needs. It supports Windows Hello through fingerprint reader. Thanks to Acer LiquidLoop technology, Switch 5 features a fanless cooling system to keep the temperature of the device under control. The Switch 5 also comes with a 12-inch Full HD (2160×1440) display with support for Acer Active Pen. You can configure this device with Intel 7th Gen Core i5 and i7 processors.

Acer today also announced Switch 3, a more affordable convertible which will feature 12-inch full HD display with Acer Active Pen support, Intel Pentium or Celeron processor, the same auto-retractable kickstand and the fanless cooling system.

The Acer Switch 5 will be available in North America in June starting at $799; in EMEA in June starting at €1,099; and in China in July starting at ¥7,499. The Acer Switch 3 will be available in North America in June starting at $399; in EMEA in June starting at €499; and in China in July starting at ¥4,999.