Now I understand why the current name is Switch Alpha 12.

@iSean
Do you plan to buy one of these?

Nope, unless I extend my warranty and my device keep failing until the 3rd year and they have to replace me a new one
I have little confidence in Acer that they will change with their build quality.

Because I have to send my Switch Alpha 12 to repair for 4-6 times, the battery life only 4 hours max instead of 8 hours claim, stylus also kind of lousy for writing, on Max screen brightness also outdoor can't see

I think I rather save up wait for next Gen touch screen Macbook, if not iPad Pro + Apple Pencil liao.

This post has been edited by iSean: May 1 2017, 08:51 AM

11street have import but kind of overly expensive...
http://www.11street.my/productdetail/gumdr...switch-36468796

But I found this tho. http://www.11street.my/productdetail/kurok...016021&promo-id

This post has been edited by iSean: May 1 2017, 09:13 AM

How about the Asus Transformer 3 Pro? Is it better than this Acer Switch Alpha 12? Do you have any info about that?

it is better in most case except a few points which is the hinge, noise, and price.

That one goodie but Macbook Pro Price.
But no stock in Malaysia.

Btw, I went to Low Yat Plaza today to claim back my unit, they fixed the speaker, but Acer HD Audio Manager, no more Acer TrueHarmony Software, then checked again they bricked my "Rotation Lock" and "Auto Rotate"

Bapak betuk

Saw Lenovo Miix 510 not bad.
Stylus is Wacom, not some random third party ELAN stylus atleast...

I will surely buy extension warranty liao zzz

This post has been edited by iSean: May 1 2017, 09:16 PM

Problematic hinge? Any specific bad issue about the hinge? Any info? Is it not durable enough?

For the i5 8GB 256GB, the transformer 3 pro price is RM ~4700. I think still cheaper than macbook pro...

About lenovo miix 510, i have tried it. The pen is very nice an precise. But bit felt uncomfortable with the type cover.

Btw, in term of battery life...which one better? Lenovo miix or this alpha switch?

This post has been edited by black_orphen: May 1 2017, 10:21 PM

Dunno my Switch Alpha 12 battery lasted me 3-4 hours instead of proclaimed 8 hours, and I just surf the internet only and use Office Suite only.
If student I will highly recommend Mix if stylus use.

Hinge not durable enough is common, because it is Surface style one without the "Wristband hinge" sadly.
you can push it down with ease if you writing like tablet.
Common issue with these type of hybrid.

This post has been edited by iSean: May 2 2017, 12:12 AM

i am currently oversea and asked my fren to buy switch alpha i5 8gb 256gb while he is in KL lowyat. at 1st, i tot the keyboard isnt backlit, bcos i saw a youtube unboxing of this unit mentioning tat the keyboard isnt backlit and i am kinda disappointed. but then when i got my unit (few days ago) (i know switch 5 is coming soon), i am surprised tat the keyboard is actually backlit not disappointed at all now Malaysian unit

This post has been edited by Shynn: May 18 2017, 08:35 PM

wut. Now got backlit variant in Malaysia liao?
Congrats tho.

Abit kesian because Switch 5 is technically better la

This post has been edited by dilbert: Jun 11 2017, 08:24 AM

I'm selling mine core i7, 8gb ram, 256gb ssd, interested? Item 1 year old hardly use. Using company laptop instead.

just waiting for the official launch of the best 2-in-1 that can beat surface pro
Eve V

hi, anyone know where to get a new keyboard dock for alpha switch 12

go call up Acer Malaysia or Highpoint.

Sad news to break, my Switch Alpha 12 officially died on me.
Warranty expired 2 weeks back. Haish.

I bought together with 3 yrs warranty

how come?

I also wondering why. I packed it up by closing the keyboard cover then bring to campus to use.reach campus the thing can't turn on....
Should have pay for the extended warranty....

just brought i5 version for my sis for her study in UK
hopefully no any issue during this 1 year
as per salesman, only i5 & i7 unit come with backlit keyboard