The GS60 range is stacked with different configuration options. The cheapest version is the GS60 2QC-017UK, which costs £1,060 and has a Broadwell-based Core i7 processor and more modest GTX 960M graphics.The GS60 6QE-010UK has the same specification as our sample, but doubles the amount of memory to 16GB and raises the price by £100. There’s also the 2QE-668UK, which costs £1,380 and has a 4K screen alongside an older processor.The most expensive model is the 6QE-036UK, which costs £1,600 and makes several specification changes. It has 16GB of memory alongside a 256GB SSD, and its GTX 970M has 6GB of dedicated memory – twice as much as the GPU in our sample. It also has a 4K screen.

The 11 V is the latest model in Acer’s Switch range of convertible tablets. As a tablet, it’s a well-constructed device built with Windows 10 Home 64-bit edition preinstalled. But pair it with the included keyboard dock and the Switch becomes a capable notebook.The overall design of the Acer Switch series hasn’t changed much since the first one rolled off the manufacturing plant many moons ago.I’m not overly fond of the Switch’s brushed-silver casing and am of the opinion that there are far better-looking convertibles out there. It isn't an eyesore; it just isn't quite as alluring as other metallic-finished products I’ve seen in recent months, such as the Dell XPS 12.The Switch 11 V’s design is also on the chunky side. The tablet and keyboard parts together measure 299 x 206 x 21mm, with each device weighing around 800g. At 1.6kg then, it's quite weighty for an 11.6-inch convertible.However, the Switch’s build quality is quite good. I wouldn’t recommend you go drop-testing it on the kitchen floor, but for the most part it will withstand the rigours of a student backpack or the busy tussle of the rush-hour commute.

There’s a solid "click" when you dock the tablet section with the keyboard, and both sections feel sturdy enough.The tablet section snaps to the dock via a long magnetic strip at the base of the connector on the rear of the keyboard/dock, meaning there's no additional button or unlock switch on the base.The magnets are strong enough to ensure that the clasp is held firmly in position, unlikely to separate should you pick up the Switch either by the tablet or the keyboard section.However, I was pleased to see that the two parts of the device are physically connected via a raised 10-pin slot in the centre of the magnetic strip. This is a far better option than a Bluetooth connection, and allows for a better transfer between the single USB 3.0 port located to one side of the keyboard.In addition to accessing the USB port, the model I tested featured a 500GB hard drive built directly into the keyboard/dock section, activated when you snap the two sections together.

The keyboard/dock section is pleasant to type on. In general, Acer laptops have great keyboards – and this remains true of the Switch 11 V. Keys are generously sized and well spaced, and the trackpad is accurate.When it comes to connectivity, the tablet section includes a micro-USB port, micro-HDMI port, a headset jack, and a microSD card reader; all to the left of the screen.The power button with a small LED indicating power/charge, volume rocker and a Windows Home button sit on the tablet’s right-hand side.The 11.6-inch, 1,920 x 1,080 IPS panel on the Switch 11 V isn’t too bad, at least for everyday use. It’s clear and has a good level of brightness. Colours are rich, and with this being an IPS panel, viewing angles are inherently good.

I’m not a big fan of the glossy Gorilla Glass screen that’s fitted over the actual panel, however. Acer claims it’s there to help reduce reflections and smudges. In reality it does a reasonable job, but only in darker environments. Should you end up sitting under the office light, you’ll soon find yourself having to deal with significant glare.What’s more, the glossy pane tends to attract dust, cat hair and fingerprints aplenty – make sure you have a cloth handy to wipe over the surface.For the most part, the screen will suffice for your daily commute or when you need to catch up with some work. Using it all day may become an issue, however The Acer Aspire Switch 11 V is ahead of most of the competition in that it comes with Windows 10 Home edition preinstalled. This will save you from having to go through Microsoft’s laborious upgrade process.

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The company has loaded the OS with its usual assortment of software, which includes abDocs, abPhoto and abFiles. These tools will help you to backup, share and organise your content between devices, and with friends and family.You also get the Acer Care Centre, Acer Portal, Acer Hover Access, Acer Explorer and countless other desktop apps.Acer has also bundled in a copy of McAfee LiveSafe Internet Security and the Avast SecureLine VPN program. Finally, there’s a set of desktop shortcuts to Amazon, eBay and Booking.com.Generally speaking, the Acer apps do little than provide another layer from which to access an already easily accessible Windows function. I’d prefer they weren’t installed, but that’s a matter of personal preference.
HP's Elite range usually comprises business laptops, but the Elite x2 1011 G1 marks a change from that particular blueprint. This is a hybrid machine with a detachable screen and a huge slate of business features.

No single company has yet nailed the hybrid form factor, especially at the top end of the market. These machines often tend to compromise in important areas, making them a difficult sell compared to more focused tablets and laptops.The Elite gets off to a good start with its detachable screen. It’s a design decision that leads to a machine that's more manageable than those systems with rotating hinges.The 11.6-inch panel is released via the press of a button that's set into the middle of the keyboard base. It works well, although it lacks finesse. The button itself is a little flimsy, the Windows logo is too close to the hinge, and the speaker grille is mostly blocked.With the tablet plugged into the base, the HP is 21mm thick and has a weight 1.55kg. These are reasonable figures that help the HP duck under Intel’s Ultrabook specification – but they’re less reassuring when compared to rivals.

The Microsoft Surface Pro 3 is far thinner and lighter, and there isn't much between the HP and the Dell Latitude 13 7000 – which is just as slender but slightly heavier.Against proper notebooks, the HP doesn't stack up well either. Windows machines such as the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and HP EliteBook Folio are more slight, and Apple’s new MacBook and MacBook Pro models are similarly slim and light.It's the same story with tablets. The HP’s screen weighs 780g and is 11mm thick, which is more than both the iPad and the forthcoming iPad Pro.The Elite is made from aluminium, and it looks smart: The lid and keyboard surround are metallic, with black metal coating the screen surround and the base panel. The keyboard tapers to a narrow front edge, and the keys are sunk into the base to provide the buttons with a greater degree of travel.The rear of the tablet section houses a smart HP logo, a speaker grille, a 5-megapixel webcam and a selection of buttons. On one side sits a power slider and a flap to protect the expansion slots; on the other you'll find a volume rocker and a screen-rotation lock.

The Elite x2 1011 G1 is a well-made machine, but it isn't groundbreaking. Unlike the sleek Apple notebooks or the classic looks of Lenovo’s ThinkPads, there's nothing here that sets the Elite apart from the numerous other business devices on the market.This machine is designed as a business hybrid, so it’s crammed with office features. A small recess at the rear of the machine houses a Wacom-compatible stylus that works with the screen’s digitiser – a boon for graphic designers.That screen doesn’t only impress with its digitiser. It’s an 11.6-inch IPS panel with a Full HD resolution, and it’s protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.Connectivity is broad. There’s dual-band 802.11ac wireless and a 4G-ready SIM card slot behind a flap on the rear of the tablet, and you'll find a microSD connector here too. The base and tablet both have USB 3 ports, plus the base unit is also home to an SD card slot, a smart card connector, a full-sized DisplayPort output and a fingerprint reader.

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Plenty of business-friendly software is included, with options to encrypt the hard disk and demand pre-boot authentication from users. A TPM 2.0 chip is installed too.My version of the Elite x2 is powered by an Intel Core M-5Y51. It’s one of the more powerful parts from the older Broadwell range of chips. It’s clocked to 1.1GHz with a Turbo peak of 2.6GHz, and it has two cores. Graphics grunt comes courtesy of Intel’s HD Graphics 5300 chipset, which here runs between 300MHz and 900MHz – the most ambitious speed of any Broadwell Core M part.This model of the Elite x2 is supplied with 8GB of memory and a 256GB Samsung PM851 M.2 SSD. The specification we’ve reviewed is one of two version that HP sells, with the other available for a similar price but including a weaker Core M-5Y10c processor, 4GB of memory and a 128GB hard disk.

Acer’s first convertible laptop built for Windows 10 is the Aspire R14, and while it doesn’t completely rewrite the rulebook to offer anything quite as exciting as the Microsoft Surface Book, it looks like it will be another decent device.The one part of the device mentioned repeatedly at the demo was the Aspire R14's "dual-torque" hinge, which lets you rotate the display a full 360-degrees around the device. While this isn't new, Acer’s hinge feels surprisingly smooth. As a result, switching between the R14's four modes – including Display, Tent, Tablet and Laptop – is quick and easy.I was also impressed by the fact that there isn't a gap between the display and the keyboard when it's fully rotated and set in Tablet mode. This is a common issue with convertibles, one that Acer has solved with the help of some nifty magnets.

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