After unboxing the W700 and putting the cradle dock together, we didn't think we were going to like it very much. As it turns out, we like it quite a bit, and we think you might too, but you'll have to get past some surface flaws in order to truly appreciate it.
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Conclusion: We're mixed
The Iconia W700 is Acer's attempt to reimagine the PC based on Windows 8, and as PC World says, it presents some "interesting possibilities" thanks to its "docking station/stand and Bluetooth keyboard that allow you to use it as you would a normal touchscreen PC." However, PC World warns that, despite "top notch" hardware, the W700 presents too many compromises, including being too heavy at 2.1 pounds to use comfortably as a tablet, and too small to work well as a desktop. PC Mag, however, thinks the W700 will appeal to businesses including retailers, and will also work well as an "effective laptop replacement for people that retrieve information around the house or on the road."
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Some disliked its retro-looking docking stand, and are dubious about the efficacy of a stand-alone Windows 8 slate. I took a warmer view, appreciating the non-conventional design of the tablet-stand-keyboard setup, and crediting the W700 with excellent battery life and decent performance.
Read the full review →The Acer Iconia W700-6465 slate tablet shows where Microsoft wants to go with touch-based Windows 8, plus it's more compatible with your existing software than anything running Windows RT.
Read the full review →As a demonstration that tablets can use Ultrabook-class processors and still get by as tablets, the W700 is a fine device. As something you should run right out and buy right now, it falls short.
Read the full review →The tablet itself is workable, and the accoutrements show the germ of a good idea, but the idea of a hybrid PC can (and should) be better realized.
Read the full review →The $999 Acer Iconia W700-6465 is gorgeous and fast, but this 11-inch tablet costs a pretty penny.
Read the full review →As slates go, the W700 looks good when you’re on the go. The aluminum chassis is streamlined, cool, and sturdy. The screen looks good, too. But general difficulties with Windows 8 and a poorly-conceived cradle system just don’t help you make the most of your investment.
Read the full review →The Acer Iconia W700 is not a bad product, but it makes more promises than it keeps. It's neither a great tablet, nor a great laptop replacement as its battery life is too short and the supplied accessories too cumbersome.
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milindchitale
On unboxing, it took just a few minutes to set up and start work. the only main grudge I have is of the Chrome browser not displaying properly. The touch screen sensitivity, usability of the device as a pad / tablet and as a pc is quite good too. I worked on Autodesk Inventor and the unit has...
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