Acer unveiled the Aspire R7, a unique 15.6-inch notebook that will redefine the touch and type computing experience. Featuring a Full HD 1920x1080 touch screen, the Acer R7 was made for the new computing
lifestyle, which increasingly combines touching and typing. With a repositioned keyboard and a
revolutionary “Ezel Hinge” that moves the display forwardand into different positions, the R7
makes the combination of touching the screen andusing the keyboard more intuitive and natural.
Its ergonomic design allows users to explore anddetermine their own preferred way to interact
with technology.
“With the Aspire R7, Acer has redesigned the laptop with an approach that's based on how people
interact with their notebooks and other devices,” said Sumit Agnihotry, vice president, product
marketing, Acer America.
The Aspire R7 is a 15-inch notebook that's flipped the location of the trackpad and the keyboard. It can a be used with a stylus, as a big honking tablet and as a standalon screen flipped backwards to show presentations or collaborate.
“Its progressive design redefines the computing experience, so whether consumers are touching or typing, the R7 adapts to allow consumers to create, browse and share content in ways they never have before.“
The Ezel Hinge makes it easy to switchthe display around, to touch or type while creating, browsing or
sharing content. Dual hinge technology allows for single-hand switching between modes and
keeps the display rock-steady when touched.
Here are the four ways one can use the Aspire R7
1. Ezel Mode –Reach out and pull the display closer, eliminating the need to reach across
the palm rest and keyboard to use the touch screen. Just pull itup and out where it canbe
positioned in front of the keyboard, or float over it. By pulling the display close, switching
between touchscreen, keyboardand touchpad is seamless.
2. Notebook mode – Slide the display back behind the keyboard, and you have a powerful,
full featured Windows 8 notebook computer with a 15.6-inch Full HD(1)1920x1080
touchscreen display, an Intel Core i5 processor, 6GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive(2), a 4GB SSD(3)
and a full-size backlit keyboard. It also includes a volume control button,
HDMI port, SD card reader, audio jacks, three USB ports, WiFi, Bluetooth and a convenient
converter port supporting VGA, RJ45 and USB.
3. Display Mode– Flip the screen over and it’s positioned perfectly for watching a movie,
showing photos or giving a presentation. Sharing and collaborating is simple, enjoyable
and straightforward. With Acer's proven dual-torque design, the screenflips easily yet
remains rigid when touched.
4. Pad Mode – Simply pull down the touchscreen and lay it on top of the keyboard with the
face up, and the Aspire R7 morphs into a pad, without giving up the robust performance of
a notebook. The ergonomic 4-degree tiltingangle makes it perfect for browsing, writing
or drawing. It’s ideal for pure touch interactions like casual gaming, browsing, drawing,
annotating and more.
Availability and Pricing
Best Buy is Acer’s exclusive retail partner. The R7-571-6858 has a Manufacturer’s Suggested
Retail Price of of $999.99 USD(4).
It will be available in stores and online for shipping on May 17th.
Pre-orders can be placed now at www.bestbuy.com. Additional models and specifications will be
announced in the following weeks.