Pocket-Lint: Acer announced a pair of shiny new Ultrabooks at Computex and we were on hand to have a play with the new thin models.
To say that the new models were popular with the media attending the event would be an understatement, as it took us a good half hour to even get close to some of the products announced today.
TheBestLaptops.net: "The Acer Aspire S7 is one of the popular Ultrabooks that went sale in the market starting last year. But the first generation of Aspire S7 13.3-inch Ultrabooks didn’t come with a WQHD display. For those who were not satisfied with the first generation S7′s display, a WQHD at 2560×1440 variant is now available. The Acer Aspire S7 WQHD variant has 221 ppi which is near the Apple’s MacBook Pro’s 227 ppi with Retina Display. Check out the rest of its specifications, price and where you can buy one."
Total Revue:
When Microsoft released Windows 8, they challenged manufacturer’s to think outside the box and create something special. Whether that be innovative form factors or an experience never to forget, company’s across the spectrum took to the drawing board. And with Windows 8′s design language optimised for touch, touchscreen became an important factor. Whilst some were content with simply sticking one on existing hardware, some simply ‘explored beyond limits’ – meet the Acer Aspire S7.
The Verge - The Dell XPS 12 and Acer Aspire S7 aren’t your average laptops. They’re premium, and unique.
One is a razor-thin, Gorilla Glass-infused attempt to transform Acer’s reputation, the other Dell’s carbon fiber-laced realization of an idea that was ahead of its time. Both start at $1,199 for a Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory, 128GB of solid state storage, and a brilliant 1080p touchscreen display, but each has its own special way of running Windows 8. The Acer Aspire S7’s screen bends backwards 180 degrees to lay completely flat on a table, sharing a 13.3-inch or 11.6-inch display, while Dell’s XPS 12 has a 12.5-inch monitor that literally spins 180 degrees inside its aluminum bezel, turning the machine into a tablet.
