OVERVIEW
Acer Spin 3 14" 2018 Overview
Use the Acer 14" Spin 3 Multi-Touch 2-in-1 Laptop in four different modes, thanks to its 360° Dual-Torque hinge.
The display features a Full HD 1920 x 1080 screen resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The IPS panel provides wider viewing angles. The screen also has 10-finger multi-touch support. Visuals are handled by the integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. You can also output video to an external display via the HDMI port.
The system is powered by an 8th Gen Coffee Lake 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-8250U dual-core processor. It also has 8GB of DDR4 RAM, a 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive, a SD media card reader, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.1 Gen 1, and USB 2.0. Windows 10 Home is the installed operating system.
Acer Spin 3
8th Gen Coffee Lake Intel Core i5 Performance
The Acer Spin 3 houses an 8th Gen Coffee Lake Intel Core i5-8250U processor. Its dual cores can reach a stock speed of 1.6 GHz and can be boosted up to 3.4 GHz.
14" Full HD Display
The 14" display features a Full HD 1920 x 1080 screen resolution and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The IPS panel provides wider viewing angles. You can also output to an external display via the HDMI port.
360° Dual-Torque Hinge
The 360° Dual-Torque hinge allows you to use the Acer Spin 3 in four different modes, which are Laptop, Display, Tent, and Tablet.
Windows 10
Start Menu
After its hiatus in Windows 8, the Start Menu has returned. Utilizing a combination of the traditional menu system and Windows 8's Live Tiles, the improved Start Menu gives you more information at a glance, showing notification information alongside your applications and other pinned items.
Cortana
Microsoft's digital personal assistant, Cortana can answer your questions with information gleaned from both your device and the internet at large. You can type or even talk with her, if your system has a microphone. Using her Laptop, Cortana keeps track of your needs and wants, and she learns over time to improve her information gathering skills.
Microsoft Edge
After nearly 20 years, Microsoft has finally replaced its Internet Explorer web browser. With Microsoft Edge, users can write directly on web pages and share notes with friends and colleagues. It also improves the online reading experience by adding a distraction-free mode and read-it-later functionality. Edge also has built-in Cortana integration; you can have her help you find a restaurant, make a reservation, and pull up directions without leaving your browser.
Windows Store
For Windows 10, Microsoft has unified the Windows Store. Now, apps for PCs, tablets, and phones will all be accessible from one place. And with support for Universal Apps, one version of an app can work across all your compatible devices automatically.
Windows Continuum
Windows 10 was designed for a variety of screen sizes and input styles, and with its Continuum feature, it automatically adapts to fit your needs. A Windows 10 tablet on its own requires a touch-centric approach, but attaching a mouse and keyboard will shift everything to a more traditional interface. You can even attach an external monitor to your Windows 10 phone for a near-desktop experience. But it's not just the operating system; Windows Universal Apps take advantage of Continuum as well.
Xbox on Windows 10
Gaming is a big focus of Windows 10. Xbox integration allows for PC players to match up against Xbox One players on supported games, and if you have an Xbox One, you can even stream compatible titles to your PC. Native support for recording with the new Game DVR feature makes it easy to capture and share your gameplay. The new DirectX12 takes better advantage of multi-core processors, giving games a performance boost, even on older hardware. Windows 10 also features native support for virtual reality headsets, such as the Oculus Rift.
SPECIFICATIONS
Acer Spin 3 14" 2018 Specs
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Performance
CPU | 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5-8250U Dual-Core |
Maximum Boost Speed | 3.4 GHz |
Memory Type | DDR4 |
Total Installed Memory | 8 GB |
Memory Slots | None |
Graphics Type | Integrated |
GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
Display
Panel Type | IPS |
Size | 14" |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Adaptive-Sync Technology | None |
Storage and Expansion
Total Installed Capacity | 1 TB |
Hard Disk Storage | 1 x 1 TB 2.5" SATA (5400 rpm) |
Expansion Slots | None |
Optical Drive | None |
I/O
Ports | 2 x USB Type-A (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1) 1 x USB Type-A (USB 2.0) |
Display | 1 x HDMI |
Audio | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output |
Built-In Speakers | 2 |
Built-In Microphones | 2 |
Media Card Slots | 1 x SD (Unspecified Type) |
Communications
Ethernet | None |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); Dual-Band (2.4 & 5 GHz) |
MU-MIMO Support | 2 x 2 |
Bluetooth | 4.1 |
GPS | None |
NFC | None |
Webcam | User-Facing: 720p |
Battery
Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion |
Maximum Runtime | 12 Hours |
Keyboard & Mouse
Keyboard | Notebook Keyboard |
Pointing Device | TouchPad |
General
Security | Fingerprint Reader |
Dimensions | 13.2 x 0.8 x 9.1" / 33.5 x 2 x 23.1 cm |
Weight | 3.75 lb / 1.7 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 5.35 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 18.25 x 11.5 x 2.5" |