Acer
Z3-700
If
you're interested in picking up a massive tablet for using around the house but
also fancy a new desktop PC, Acer's Windows 10-powered Acer Z3-700 fits the
bill.
Optimised
for Microsoft's latest OS, it sports a 17.3 inch full 1080p HD display and has
a battery life of up to five hours, according to Acer. Just long enough to
watch half a series of Netflix in the bath, then.
The
Z3-700 also has a built-in kickstand that will enable you to use it
laptop-style if you want to, and it can be hooked up to a bluetooth keyboard
and mouse for the full PC experience. It's due to hit Europe for € 599 (around £ 445 / US$ 683) by the end of the year.
The device make use of Microsoft's clever Continuum feature that subtly adapts the
user interface depending on what input devices you're currently using. For
example, plug in a larger screen, keyboard and mouse and you'll have full
laptop-style controls, but unplug them and instead it will optimise for
controls which work with your stubby fingers instead.
The
Taiwanese company has deliberately worked closely with Microsoft to get the
most out of the platform. For example, this device have multiple built-in
microphones in order to give the Cortana voice assistant a better chance of
hearing your voice commands correctly.
Acer's
announcement comes just days after Microsoft itself shook up the Windows
hardware scene by announcing its own premium laptop, known as the Surface Book.