Acer has unveiled a new entry-level
2-in-1 Windows tablet that’s powered by an Intel Apollo Lake processor. It’s
called the Acer Switch 3, and it’s a tablet with a 12.2 inch, 1920 x 1200 pixel
display, a built-in kickstand, a keyboard cover, and a starting price of US$ 399.
The Switch 3 should be available for purchase starting in June.
Acer Switch 3 specs include:
- Intel Celeron and Pentium Apollo Lake CPU options
- Up to 4GB of LPDDR3 RAM
- 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB eMMC storage options
- MicroSDXC card slot
- USB 3.1 Type-C port and USB 3.1 Type-A port
- 802.11c WiFi
- Bluetooth 4.0
The tablet measures 11.6″ x 7.9″ x 0.4″ and weighs
about 2 pounds and Acer says you should get up to 8 hours of battery life from
this model.
The tablet has front-facing speakers, but lacks some
of the premium features found on the Switch 5, such as the fingerprint sensor,
retractable kickstand, LiquidLoop fanless cooling system, and backlit keyboard.
