Standing screen display size | 14 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Processor | 5 GHz apple_ci7 |
RAM | 16 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 2.6 GHz |
Hard Drive | 512 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 4 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11ax |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
Average Battery Life (in hours) | 14 Hours |
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Acer ConceptD 3 Ezel CC314-72G-72SX Convertible Creator Laptop, Intel i7-10750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 14" FHD, Gorilla Glass, Pantone Validated, 100% sRGB, 16GB, 512GB NVMe SSD, Wacom AES 1.0 Pen
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Brand | acer |
Model Name | ConceptD 3 Ezel |
Screen Size | 14 Inches |
Color | Black |
Hard Disk Size | 512 GB |
CPU Model | Intel Core i7 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Special Feature | Multi-touch Gesture |
Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
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- 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core Processor (Up to 5.0 GHz) with Windows 10 Home
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM; Studio Laptop
- 14.0" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Corning Gorilla Glass 5 anti-glare display with integrated touch and stylus support; Pantone Validated; Delta E <2; 340nit Brightness; 100% sRGB
- 16GB On-Board DDR4 Memory; 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD
- Wireless: Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology; Bluetooth 5.1; Amber Colored Backlit Keyboard
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Battery life | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.5 |
Touch Screen | 4.5 | 4.4 | — | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Screen quality | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
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display size | 14 inches | 11.6 inches | 14 inches | 14.4 inches | — | 15.6 inches |
hard disk size | 512 GB | 64 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 1 TB |
computer memory size | 16 GB | 4 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
cpu manufacturer | Intel | MediaTek | AMD | Intel | Intel | Intel |
cpu speed | 5 GHz | 2 GHz | 1.9 GHz | 2.6 GHz | — | 4.7 GHz |
cpu model number | Core i7-10750H | MediaTek MT8183 | Ryzen 7 5800U | i5-11300H | Intel Core H35 i7-11370H | Intel Core i7-12700H |
operating system | Windows 10 Home | Chrome OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
RAM tech | DDR4 | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
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Modernized Design
Ceramic Surface
Micro-Arc Oxidation (MAO) adds an extra level of ceramic hardness, strength, and corrosion and oxidation resistance to the laptop’s metal surfaces.
Light and Durable
Compared to normal aluminum, MgAl (magnesium-aluminum) is 20% lighter and nearly twice as durable at the same thickness, providing a solidly built yet feather-light body design
Keyboard Technology
Scissor-Switch Keyboard
The scissor-switch keyboard’s tactile design and 1.55mm key travel distance allow for a more responsive, comfortable, and quieter typing experience.
Creator Hotkeys
Utilize the 3 additional creation-focused hotkeys for quick access to things such as the snipping tool, application swapping, and sampling colors.
Enhanced Trackpad
The Corning Gorilla Glass track pad enlarged by 27% compared to previous generation for even more space to scroll and navigate.
Secure Login with Single Touch
Featuring password-free Windows Hello login, effortlessly access your device with the fingerprint reader that’s built directly into the power button.
Reliable, Amber-lit Keystrokes
The full-sized keyboard features soft glowing amber back-light ensuring you can still get things done quickly and easily in even the darkest of rooms.
Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+)
Intel Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) is 3X faster than 802.11ac 2x2 performance so there’s less latency when it’s time to stream your content or video conferences.
Packed with Ports
This laptop comes packed with every port you may need such as HDMI, SD 7.0, and many more. Further, quickly move even the largest of files or work between multiple devices and displays with the Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C port, giving you file transfer speeds of up to 40Gbps.
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Brand | acer |
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Series | ConceptD 3 Ezel |
Item model number | CC314-72G-72SX |
Hardware Platform | Windows |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 3.81 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.86 x 9.02 x 0.94 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.86 x 9.02 x 0.94 inches |
Color | Black |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 6 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 512 |
Hard Drive Interface | USB 3.2 |
Optical Drive Type | No Optical Drive |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 230 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Additional Information
ASIN | B0891RM7DM |
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Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #36,732 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #415 in 2 in 1 Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | July 27, 2020 |
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ConceptD 3 Ezel CC314-72G-72SX Creator Laptop comes with these high level specs: 10th Generation Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core Processor 2.6GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 5.0GHz, 14.0" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED-backlit IPS Corning Gorilla Glass 5 anti-glare display with integrated touch and stylus support, PANTONE Validated, Delta E <2, 400nit Brightness, 16:9 aspect ratio, 100% sRGB, Acer ColorBlast Technology, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM, 16GB of Onboard DDR4 Memory, 512GB M.2 PCIe SSD, SD Card Reader, DTS X:Ultra-Audio, featuring optimized Bass, Loudness, Speaker Protection with up to 6 custom content modes by smart amplifier, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, Acer Purified. Voice technology with two built-in microphones, Compatible with Cortana with Voice, Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11ax Dual-Band 2.4GHz and 5GHz featuring 2x2 MU-MIMO technology, Bluetooth 5.1, HD Webcam (1280 x 720) supporting Super High Dynamic Range (SHDR), Fingerprint Reader on Power Button, Custom-Engineered Two-Fan Cooling System featuring Two Fans with 3 Heat Pipes and Vortex Flow, 1 - Thunderbolt 3 (Full USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C) Port, 2 - USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports (One with Power-off Charging), 1 - HDMI 2.0 Port with HDCP Support, 1 - Mini Display Port, Amber Colored Backlit Keyboard, Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Solution, Windows 10 Home, Lithium-Ion Battery, Up to 14.5-hours Battery Life (based on MobileMark 2014 test results), 3.81 lbs. | 1.73 kg (system unit only) (NX.C5HAA.001).
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Customers like the touchscreen and color accuracy of the notebook. They say the screen is beautiful and the built-in stylus works well. They are also satisfied with the speed. However, some customers have reported issues with the GPU and battery life. Customers have different opinions on quality, build quality, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the color accuracy of the laptop. They mention that the screen is beautiful, the white finish is gorgeous, and the style is unique and fine. The colors are beautiful, and it's the best designed laptop they've ever owned. The ezel design provides for nice viewing at any angle, and is a work of art. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Worlds, and Fifa 20 - all in 1080P and medium-high settings, they all looked great, ran perfectly smoothly, and no frame drops even after very long..." Read more
"...the device has a smooth white outside surface, and it is easy to add small blemishes and smudges...." Read more
"...But for all these drawbacks, I still absolutely love this laptop. The design, functionality of the pen and screen, the power to run large complex..." Read more
"I like the speed, feel, and features of this notebook. The screen in beautiful. And the pen works nicely...." Read more
Customers like the touchscreen of the notebook computer. For example, they say the pen works well, the built-in stylus is awesome, and the trackpad is large and responsive. Overall, customers are satisfied with the functionality and design of the product.
"...Neutral:The pen - for me it works pretty well...." Read more
"...Love love love this.- the trackpad is quite large and responds well to the way I use it...." Read more
"...The design, functionality of the pen and screen, the power to run large complex spreadsheets or even games in my spare time...." Read more
"...The screen in beautiful. And the pen works nicely. I like the feel of the keypad and usually I don't like typing on a laptop keyboard...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the notebook. They mention that it has a fast fingerprint reader, 2 high-speed USB outputs, and 1 Thunderbolt port.
"...all in 1080P and medium-high settings, they all looked great, ran perfectly smoothly, and no frame drops even after very long periods of playing...." Read more
"I like the speed, feel, and features of this notebook. The screen in beautiful. And the pen works nicely...." Read more
"...unique durable ezel hinge, touchscreen, built in pen, fast fingerprint reader, color accurate matte screen, dedicated gpu..." Read more
"...GPU performance is about the same which is already stellar for the price point and form factor...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the laptop. Some mention it feels very sturdy, well built, and reliable. They also appreciate the unique durable ezel hinge, touchscreen, and built-in pen. However, others say that it's quieter and of lower quality than their phones. They say it looks rough and unpolished, and is not good for creative or artist use.
"...Pros:The hinge system is an engineering masterpiece. It's incredibly sturdy..." Read more
"...These are just aesthetic minor issues of a very sturdy designed device...." Read more
"...Either there is a serious problem with the design, the driver is faulty, or the antenna is disconnected...." Read more
"...It's a bit hard to snap out, but it feels bulletproof. Use 2 hands handing the screen from the middle on the sides. It should hold up for 5-7 years...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the notebook computer. Some mention it's a great media consumption laptop that can handle gaming decently, and is the best laptop with Windows they've ever owned. Others say that it'll have constant GPU issues and BSOD crashes.
"...main workstation(development) for at least a few years, that can handle gaming decently, and with a touch screen that would make it more usable on..." Read more
"...This unit must have a hardware defect...." Read more
"...(light gaming and video editing) etc. I would definitely say $950 is fair...." Read more
"...my unit was terrible and would constantly blue screen due to graphics card failures...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the notebook computer. Some mention that it looks good, is value for money, and has upgrade options for memory and hard drive space. However, others say that the stylus is not worth the money, the ratio is very weird, and the pen is trash. The battery life is also not great.
"...accustomed with the screen floating closer to me and for me, it's worth the cost. It's a bit hard to snap out, but it feels bulletproof...." Read more
"...If you want to know fully why the pen is so bad, read the full review.Does this random internet person suggest this laptop?..." Read more
"...overall great value with upgrade options for memory and hard drive space...." Read more
"...But this can't.The pen is ok at best - see other reviewsBattery life is worse than advertised...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the driver of the notebook computer. They say that it has a severe issue with the GPU, and the unit is terrible. They also mention that the laptop has so many issues, with the chipset being not the best, and that the design is flawed. Customers also say that the SB3 is much weaker cpu-wise than the CD3e.
"...serious problem with the design, the driver is faulty, or the antenna is disconnected. I just got it today so I can't take it apart. What a let down...." Read more
"...The SB3 is also much weaker cpu-wise than the CD3e but Microsoft support has been great to me while Acer support has been questionable at best...." Read more
"...-battery life (usually 4hrs or less)- not the best chipset (AMD ryzan chips are significantly outperforming intel's)..." Read more
"...get BSoD with errors like video_dxgkrnl_fatal_error and driver_power_state_failure...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the laptop. They mention that the battery drains extremely quickly, and shuts down several times a day. Some customers also mention that it may not be as advertised.
"...battery may not be as advertised, but this is common to all devices since tests are done with specific settings...." Read more
"...is the laptop runs hot under a full load (CPU and GPU), battery drains extremely quickly without using the most extreme power saving profile and..." Read more
"...However, obviously being a windows battery life is not the greatest, but it's done better than others" Read more
"...It doesn’t affect me too much.- The battery lasts between 2-3 hours but thats to be expected from a powerful computer..." Read more
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Pros:
The hinge system is an engineering masterpiece. It's incredibly sturdy(I can even rest my palm on it when it's not touching the keyboard part, and as long as it's not near the edges it doesn't make it rotate). Switching from tablet to regular mode or any other is really convenient, the other mods are pretty useful(for example when it's on my lap I can have the screen at an angle but closer to me than regular laptop mode), and the way it's bottom side is always the same is a big advantage. I feel it's well worth the compromise(the extra width for the hinge) over the standard 2 in ones, with the 360 rotation.
Also, while most 2 in 1s are too big to be actually used as a tablet, with this form factor I can have the laptop's body on my lap, and the screen above it, where I would naturally hold a tablet anyway.
The screen is amazing. It's not just the accuracy and the brightness, the matte finish looks great and I really wish all touch screen devices were like this. It looks less impressive when turned off, but you don't get any distracting reflections which is great, and surprisingly it doesn't make the touch experience any less pleasant(touch it does add some minimal friction which is mostly noticeable with the pen, and provides some feedback when drawing).
I think hd rather than 4k for a 14'' device is a positive, since I couldn't tell the difference but the battery consumption should be much better.
Performance - I expected it to be good, but I was a little surprised with how good it was considering it's the weakest GPU of the previous gen, and especially with the stability. I played Red Dead Redemption 2, Just Cause 4, Outer Worlds, and Fifa 20 - all in 1080P and medium-high settings, they all looked great, ran perfectly smoothly, and no frame drops even after very long periods of playing. I use an external fan-stand which usually helps dropping the temperature by 1-3 degrees, but either way neither the gpu never got to 65 degrees, and the cpu is usually at 70-80 degrees, with short peaks at 90.
There are a lot of venting holes and it seems like they put a lot of thought into the thermal performence.
Otherwise it was perform really good, as I'd expect with this hardware.
Had no issues with virtualization - setting up docker and WSL2 was as straight forward as it gets.
Touchpad - really big, and really accurate. never had it miss my gesture, and using it was the first time I enjoyed using a touchpad and could understand mac fans.
Keyboard - very comfortable to me, I think this layout is the best that we can have with a 14'' laptop(besides the numpad and fn issues mentioned in the cons, that can be turned off), but I really wish the power button was at a separate location, and for dedicated volume buttons.
Neutral:
The pen - for me it works pretty well. when turning off the smoothing and drawing diagonal lines the jitter everyone complain about was definitely there, and the off pressure is less sensitive than the on(so you don't get the really thin line as you lift the pressure). As I mostly using it for sketching diagrams and with pretty harsh smoothing anyway, and it does the job well for me, and I think would be the same for most people that don't look for a device to replace their wacom tablet.
It's location in the bottom is pretty annoying, especially when using it on an angled stand or on the lap, and I really wish it was spring loaded.
Fans - you can get some work done in power mode and the fans being completely silent, but they make noticeable noise when you push the hardware. It's what you'd expect, but acer's advertisement seems inaccurate in this aspect.
Cons:
The keyboard has 2 very annoying features: the f keys by default activate their multimedia functionality, and you need to hold fn to get the original f1-f12 functionality; and there's a "numpad" on the "7890-uiop-jkl;" buttons, which activates whenever numlock is on(so when you click o you get 6 instead), which I found useless, and annoying since I like to always have numlock turned on for external keyboards.
Both can be turned off in the bios, but from what I understand the bios is locked by default(I sent it to a lab to replace the SSD with a bigger one before realizing those issues existed, and they told me they had some trouble unlocking the bios).
Power cable - When you plug it in, it feels like you pushed it all the way(and on any other laptop it is), but then there is a bit more to push with a click sound. If you don't do the extra push, it doesn't charge, and After 1.5 months I still get it wrong sometimes.
The backlighting - I wouldn't mind the orange-ish backlight on a black laptop(and regardless, I really wish I could get it in black), but on a white keyboard it's really weird, because it makes the key text almost invisible when you are not in the dark, since you get white-ish text on white background. I hardly use backlight anyway, but this decision is just weird.
No charging through the type c port - which means there is no option to connect everything through a single cable with a charging dock. I haven't tried connecting it to a screen through that output yet.
The fingerprint sensor seems to be to small and too deep inside, which makes it's recognition pretty poor. when I manage to put the finger right it connects instantly, but way to often I end up forced to use the pin.
The speakers can get to a decent volume, but it's not an enjoyable experience to listen to them.
The camera is usable for zoom calls, but that's the best I can say about it. At least the microphones seem to be decent. There's no physical cover to the lens, which is a little disappointing.
I think that when the lid is not open the ventilation suffers, the temperature can get higher and fans get much more active.
There's no ethernet connection, which is understandable but still a bit annoying, especially because the docking options on this aren't as good as they could be.
I really wish there was a black option, it would look so much nicer.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021
Pros:
The hinge system is an engineering masterpiece. It's incredibly sturdy(I can even rest my palm on it when it's not touching the keyboard part, and as long as it's not near the edges it doesn't make it rotate). Switching from tablet to regular mode or any other is really convenient, the other mods are pretty useful(for example when it's on my lap I can have the screen at an angle but closer to me than regular laptop mode), and the way it's bottom side is always the same is a big advantage. I feel it's well worth the compromise(the extra width for the hinge) over the standard 2 in ones, with the 360 rotation.
Also, while most 2 in 1s are too big to be actually used as a tablet, with this form factor I can have the laptop's body on my lap, and the screen above it, where I would naturally hold a tablet anyway.
The screen is amazing. It's not just the accuracy and the brightness, the matte finish looks great and I really wish all touch screen devices were like this. It looks less impressive when turned off, but you don't get any distracting reflections which is great, and surprisingly it doesn't make the touch experience any less pleasant(touch it does add some minimal friction which is mostly noticeable with the pen, and provides some feedback when drawing).
I think hd rather than 4k for a 14'' device is a positive, since I couldn't tell the difference but the battery consumption should be much better.
Performance - I expected it to be good, but I was a little surprised with how good it was considering it's the weakest GPU of the previous gen, and especially with the stability. I played Red Dead Redemption 2, Just Cause 4, Outer Worlds, and Fifa 20 - all in 1080P and medium-high settings, they all looked great, ran perfectly smoothly, and no frame drops even after very long periods of playing. I use an external fan-stand which usually helps dropping the temperature by 1-3 degrees, but either way neither the gpu never got to 65 degrees, and the cpu is usually at 70-80 degrees, with short peaks at 90.
There are a lot of venting holes and it seems like they put a lot of thought into the thermal performence.
Otherwise it was perform really good, as I'd expect with this hardware.
Had no issues with virtualization - setting up docker and WSL2 was as straight forward as it gets.
Touchpad - really big, and really accurate. never had it miss my gesture, and using it was the first time I enjoyed using a touchpad and could understand mac fans.
Keyboard - very comfortable to me, I think this layout is the best that we can have with a 14'' laptop(besides the numpad and fn issues mentioned in the cons, that can be turned off), but I really wish the power button was at a separate location, and for dedicated volume buttons.
Neutral:
The pen - for me it works pretty well. when turning off the smoothing and drawing diagonal lines the jitter everyone complain about was definitely there, and the off pressure is less sensitive than the on(so you don't get the really thin line as you lift the pressure). As I mostly using it for sketching diagrams and with pretty harsh smoothing anyway, and it does the job well for me, and I think would be the same for most people that don't look for a device to replace their wacom tablet.
It's location in the bottom is pretty annoying, especially when using it on an angled stand or on the lap, and I really wish it was spring loaded.
Fans - you can get some work done in power mode and the fans being completely silent, but they make noticeable noise when you push the hardware. It's what you'd expect, but acer's advertisement seems inaccurate in this aspect.
Cons:
The keyboard has 2 very annoying features: the f keys by default activate their multimedia functionality, and you need to hold fn to get the original f1-f12 functionality; and there's a "numpad" on the "7890-uiop-jkl;" buttons, which activates whenever numlock is on(so when you click o you get 6 instead), which I found useless, and annoying since I like to always have numlock turned on for external keyboards.
Both can be turned off in the bios, but from what I understand the bios is locked by default(I sent it to a lab to replace the SSD with a bigger one before realizing those issues existed, and they told me they had some trouble unlocking the bios).
Power cable - When you plug it in, it feels like you pushed it all the way(and on any other laptop it is), but then there is a bit more to push with a click sound. If you don't do the extra push, it doesn't charge, and After 1.5 months I still get it wrong sometimes.
The backlighting - I wouldn't mind the orange-ish backlight on a black laptop(and regardless, I really wish I could get it in black), but on a white keyboard it's really weird, because it makes the key text almost invisible when you are not in the dark, since you get white-ish text on white background. I hardly use backlight anyway, but this decision is just weird.
No charging through the type c port - which means there is no option to connect everything through a single cable with a charging dock. I haven't tried connecting it to a screen through that output yet.
The fingerprint sensor seems to be to small and too deep inside, which makes it's recognition pretty poor. when I manage to put the finger right it connects instantly, but way to often I end up forced to use the pin.
The speakers can get to a decent volume, but it's not an enjoyable experience to listen to them.
The camera is usable for zoom calls, but that's the best I can say about it. At least the microphones seem to be decent. There's no physical cover to the lens, which is a little disappointing.
I think that when the lid is not open the ventilation suffers, the temperature can get higher and fans get much more active.
There's no ethernet connection, which is understandable but still a bit annoying, especially because the docking options on this aren't as good as they could be.
I really wish there was a black option, it would look so much nicer.
I personally LOVE it and it has a series of amazing features that are a great fit for my workflow.
I had none of the issues mentioned by other reviewers that had to return their device the first time. Mine arrived super quickly and in perfectly working conditions.
Disclaimer: I have no digital art background and I wanted to use this as my first approach to digital art.
==CONS==
(maybe... mentioned by others but they don't affect my enjoyment of the device, so you have to evaluate things yourself)
- stylus is thin, may be uncomfortable for long hours of usage, maybe cannot be customized for an existing artist workflow. I don't use the buttons, I don't have much experience on pen pressure and line consistency as I am a beginner. I am able to create nice pieces with appropriate softwares and settings, so I like the pen
- battery may not be as advertised, but this is common to all devices since tests are done with specific settings. I get many hours of work with the software I am using but they may be not as resource intensive as professional artists.
- unboxing experience is pretty basic because the box is very minimal, has no extra wrapping and it is focused on simplicity and sustainability.
- keyboard has soft keys that are not bouncy. Some keys are also in a non-standard location, but this is common in keyboards on smaller devices. I didn't feel it took much to adapt to the slightly different settings. I don't care about the back light, never used on any device, so I don't know if the orange one is better or worse than others.
- the device has a smooth white outside surface, and it is easy to add small blemishes and smudges. These are just aesthetic minor issues of a very sturdy designed device. Putting a cover will not be an option, but funs stickers can be a very easy way to address this if this bothers you
==PRO==
- I wanted a computer and not a tablet, I wanted a full keyboard that stays attached and accessible while using the touchscreen tilted and this is amazing and cleverly designed! The visibility on the keyboard is limited when the screen is angled, but I can use my left hand for keyboard shortcuts that I set in the software I use.
- the way you can tilt the screen allows it to get it closer to you at an angle that is super comfortable to draw and use! Love love love this.
- the trackpad is quite large and responds well to the way I use it.
- I like the pen and it has pressure sensitivity in the software I use with it. I can draw with my hand resting on the screen, which suggests some kind of effective palm rejection, but I am new to stylus, pens and digital art so I don't have a way of comparing it to other existing options. I know it works great for me and having it tucked in the device is very convenient!
- the device is very compact, portable and quiet. The power cable is pretty long and bulky, but since I only use it at home (thank you 2020) that is currently not a problem.
- it is very easy to start, setup and install all the software I needed. As any PC, it comes with a group of pre-installed apps and programs that I had to uninstall but that is common to any modern PC.
Having had to write my entire inventory (restaurant) onto multiple pages of a legal pad then enter those into my inventory sheet was doing a task twice, essentially. Using this laptop, I can move freely and use the pen to enter in my quantities and be done in half the time it took me previously.
Only drawbacks I have had so far is the laptop runs hot under a full load (CPU and GPU), battery drains extremely quickly without using the most extreme power saving profile and reducing screen brightness and the fingerprint reader is hit or miss, maybe 60% chance it will register my fingerprint.
But for all these drawbacks, I still absolutely love this laptop. The design, functionality of the pen and screen, the power to run large complex spreadsheets or even games in my spare time. The chassis is metal which is another plus for me, giving it a bit more durability in the harsh environment of a restaurant. It fills a niche role for me perfectly, so it may not be what you're looking for.
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 23, 2022
With all that being said, I had a few issues with the laptop. The stylus that the laptop came with is terrible, the reviews don't lie about that, and mine kept disconnecting randomly while using it (anywhere between 3 to 20 minutes). I contacted support about it and they basically said unless I want to return the laptop itself, they can't do anything about it (to replace the stylus). I didn't want to send it back because the laptop itself works fine, it was just the stylus acting up. So I invested in a "Wacom Bamboo Ink Stylus", based on some research for a good art pen replacement. I tested out the stylus and it works wonderful, and I had no disconnection issues -- so thankfully I just needed to replace the crummy stylus it came with. Aside from this I've had no further issues thus far, I'm pretty satisfied with my purchase and it was well worth it for me. But I thought it worth mentioning this issue I encountered for future buyers.
The battery is good, but keep in mind this machine can use A LOT of power whilst performing processor intensive intensive tasks. However, the power use is justified, as it can compress and convert media as fast as a modern desktop machine.
The one thing I hate is the fingerprint reader. It gives you 3 chances to scan you finger before it goes to the P.I.N. / password option and, in my case, this fails in approximately 80% to 90% of the cases.
It comes with Windows 10, and upgrade to the horror show that is Windows 11 is free (I'm staying with Windows 10 for now).
Very satisfied with this purchase.