The brand new Acer Aspire R13 notebook lineup has been officially unveiled in India by the Taiwanese company and the base model is already on sale for Rs 83999. The release may look like your average laptop, but it features a convertible form factor where you’ll be able to deploy it in multiple modes.
The Acer Aspire R13 supports a total of 6 modes, namely laptop, tablet, stand, tent, display and Ezel. This hybrid design is made possible through the Ezel Aero Hinge which lets you flip the display by up to 180 degrees. The notebook flaunts a slim appearance and also an attractive design. The display fitted under the lid is a 13.3-inch 1920 x 1080 pixel panel with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for extra protection.
There’s touch support as well, and you’ll be able to pick up the optional Active Pen stylus for precise handwriting and professional drawings. Powering up the Acer notebook is Windows 8.1 and there’s an Intel Core i5 processor from the Haswell lineup delivering the steam on the inside. No mention of a discrete GPU has been made, so you’ll have to settle for Intel’s integrated HD Graphics.
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The company notes that the Aspire R13 is amongst the few releases in India to be Skype certified. Acer has also included Dolby Digital Plus Home Theater surround sound and its Purified Voice technology to complement its dual-array mic and other audio-related hardware.
Acer Aspire R13 specifications:
– OS: Windows 8.1
– Processor: Intel fourth generation Core i5
– RAM: 8GB
– Storage: 512MB SSD w/ RAID-0 support
– Display: 13.3-inch 1920 x 1080p IPS LCD w/ Gorilla Glass 3
– Battery life: Up to 8 hours
The Acer Aspire R13 can be picked up through select Croma retail stores across India. There’s no word on whether it will be made available online or through other local channels.