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 Acer Switch Alpha 12 Thread v1, Gone with Alpha, now Switch 3, 5 & 7.

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post Jul 15 2017, 11:39 AM

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QUOTE(kayclum @ Jul 14 2017, 11:15 AM)
hi, anyone know where to get a new keyboard dock for alpha switch 12
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go call up Acer Malaysia or Highpoint.
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post Aug 23 2017, 02:45 PM

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Sad news to break, my Switch Alpha 12 officially died on me. sad.gif
Warranty expired 2 weeks back. Haish.
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post Aug 23 2017, 10:25 PM

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QUOTE(effectz @ Aug 23 2017, 10:22 PM)
how come?
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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....
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post Sep 11 2017, 07:11 PM

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QUOTE(tzh2001 @ Sep 11 2017, 03:37 PM)
just brought i5 version for my sis for her study in UK
hopefully no any issue during this 1 year sweat.gif
as per salesman, only i5 & i7 unit come with backlit keyboard  sweat.gif
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Well it should be an "OK" device la.
Hopefully it isn't a lemon unit like mine. doh.gif
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post Oct 24 2017, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(Zul_XT @ Oct 24 2017, 04:46 PM)
I believed the first batch don't have a Backlit Keyboard. I bought the Switch Alpha i7 version last June 2016 because of the backlit keyboard, but after unbox, not! Call Acer, the tech said Malaysian version does not. The Catalogue does not state anything about the Backlit Keyboard is only on certain region. Feels cheated, but so far after 1 n half year no issue.

I did replace the LCD screen though due to I accidentally dropped the Switch while it still in the bag, bang the corners, got crack from the side towards the Camera lens. Cost of replacement RM800 at Highpoint USJ.
huhu
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shakehead.gif I should be grateful because my bag always dropped off from the chair. :S
No damaged but dent lah, I did used a padded pouch.

But then my charger is now fucked up sweat.gif
Then I need to twist it at certain angles to make it work.
So I've order an Acer original charger off Taobao for RM 28+ RM 4.50 international shipping.
Coming soon around these few days, hopefully it works, and doesn't kill my Switch Alpha 12, after some time :S

It has the Acer Logo on the charger, I suppose for their older series laptops and not manufactured by the Company 群光電能科技股份有限公司 for the original model [A13-045N2A]。
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=5506290...ucket=14#detail

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post Oct 25 2017, 06:26 PM

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QUOTE(Lumiaaa @ Oct 25 2017, 02:40 PM)
Personally I have issues with Adobe Photoshop, if you want to draw, I guess you go get the Lenovo Miix 5XX/7XX series.
Because for some unknown reasons my units are a lot of GUI delays. [Using Adobe Photoshop CC on Trial Reset].

Also the stylus isn't really accurate.
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post Oct 25 2017, 08:20 PM

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QUOTE(Lumiaaa @ Oct 25 2017, 07:29 PM)
Im looking for something to edit the RAW images from my camera when traveling
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Not the suitable device.
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post Oct 26 2017, 12:40 PM

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QUOTE(mr_zobody @ Oct 26 2017, 10:04 AM)
I work in an creative agency and among the many Macs here, I have a Surface while others have the Acer Switch, Lenovo Mixx and Dell Venue, etc.
I think for the price, the Switch isnt too bad. The best is still the Surface, of course. Microsoft has really perfected the pen + screen combo, imo.

PS: Using Adobe CC 2015
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Do you encounter GUI and Graphics delays when panning in and out ?
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post Nov 1 2017, 05:56 PM

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If anyone intend to replace your broken Acer Switch Alpha 12 charger, can try purchasing Lite-On Technology's Model PA-1450-26.
< 500g

I've replaced mine for <RM 40 smile.gif
I was quoted RM 100 by the people over at Acer AMA tho :/

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post Nov 2 2017, 05:02 PM

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QUOTE(thirumaran @ Nov 2 2017, 04:53 PM)
You can also get a compatible USB-C charger (more convenient I think)
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Given one USB Type-C and one USB 3.0 are the provided ports by the Switch Alpha 12, rather use their provided charger than brick a Type C port.
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post Nov 23 2017, 05:24 PM

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QUOTE(Zul_XT @ Nov 23 2017, 05:11 PM)
my self have been using an USB C Charger bought from ebay. It replaced the big power brick with the power cable.
Have been using this charger for almost 6 months..

Helper USB Type C Wall Charger Fast Charging Power Adapter for MacBook MateBook

so far no issue...
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Good Officially not using this device.
Warranty expired.
Power Surge on USB port killed everything even the keyboard cover doh.gif

Motherboard i5/8GB - RM 600
Keyboard - RM 80
Labour Fee - RM 100
GST 6%

So please buy and extend the damn warranty if haven't expired doh.gif
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post Dec 12 2017, 08:29 PM

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QUOTE(effectz @ Dec 12 2017, 08:25 PM)
I can't turn on now aiyaa
Advice?
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power button LED got light up?
If got just unscrew the two screws and unplug batteries and plug back.
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post Dec 12 2017, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(effectz @ Dec 12 2017, 08:50 PM)
If charge, the led turns orange right?
Now nothing omg
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Hmm if you ada cash/warranty go Highpoint repair. Else 3rd party repair.
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post Dec 12 2017, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(effectz @ Dec 12 2017, 11:16 PM)
How about your problem earlier? How can that happened?
Warranty ended Jun this year  doh.gif
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USB power surge aka short circuit need to replace whole logic board doh.gif
All USB ports fried.

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post Dec 13 2017, 01:19 PM

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QUOTE(effectz @ Dec 13 2017, 06:31 AM)
You input power into usb?
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Nope plug in 3rd party hard drive enclosure. Then Windows USB Power Surge warning, then fried. rclxub.gif
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post Jan 24 2018, 07:30 PM

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QUOTE(RhythmYun @ Jan 24 2018, 02:04 AM)
Bought a LG 29UM59A, but after plugging in the USB-C, cannot detech the monitor.

In device manager, it's detected as 'Billboard display' ...

Any idea what may go wrong? INcompatible USB-C cable? Driver?
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hmm.gif wut Never tried tho sweat.gif Type C is a reversible connection impossible like that one Unless you gotten some faulty cable la
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post Apr 21 2018, 08:43 PM

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QUOTE(takiyasamsama @ Apr 21 2018, 03:50 PM)
Does it have palm rejection features? I need this features for note taking and sketching.
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Stylus is bad, I gave up the pen.
Will get new iPad as a better replacement.

Switch 5/7 maybe better
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post Apr 22 2018, 06:01 AM

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QUOTE(takiyasamsama @ Apr 22 2018, 02:42 AM)
Really? How bad are we talking about here? Like, when using Autodesk Sketchbook and you turned on the pen mode and the stylus won't work?; or it work its just not that great?

If the stylus is an issue I could use Adonit Ink or Wacom Ink
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As I'm an Engineering Student, would recommend you to get a better powered chip.
This thing lags with photoshop autocad.

Won't recommend you get.

The new low end iPad now support Apple Pencil, I will switch to that.
Heard good reviews on the Pro Model, not sure about this new one.

Pen is bad
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post Apr 22 2018, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(takiyasamsama @ Apr 22 2018, 09:18 AM)
Haha bro same field! Probably I wont be installting autocad on it perhaps just for presentation to clients and sketching sometimes (light sketching).

Also I want to eliminate missing notes and messy desk in the office so probably all my notes after this just in the tablet.

I was planning to get Samsung Tab S3 but then I cannot installed my windows based heat exchanger sizing tool, planning on getting iPad too but...Apple was never an option. In the end it's either Surface Pro or Acer but then again, I already have USB-C peripheral so that's why I'm thinking of getting Acer Switch Alpha 12.
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Avoid at all cost, rather get a decent Gaming Laptop or one that supports Thunderbolt 3.
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post May 14 2018, 02:33 PM

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Anyone from Singapore can confirm pricing for replacement keyboard dock?
Because retarded Highpoint jacked up the keyboard price.

TS wants to be working second hand / first hand Switch Alpha 12 / Switch 3/5/7 backlit/non-backlit keyboard.

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