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<\/a><\/p>\nWhat is the value of this configuration? Maybe you can think of something?<\/p>\n
The thinking here (if I have it right) is that you can get the screen closer to your eyes than would be possible with a normal laptop. In other words, the flat table-top is not the normal use, but rather a tilt towards you but raised above the keyboard, if you see what I mean.<\/p>\n
Alternatively, there is a backwards configuration which, I was told, is for presentations. The keyboard is your side, while the screen points into the room.<\/p>\n
Of course, you won\u2019t actually be able to see the screen yourself but that is a small detail versus the great view afforded to your audience. I am being a little unfair \u2013 the idea I think is that you sit screen-side too, and control it by touch.<\/p>\n You can also fold the screen flat to make a standard fat tablet configuration.<\/p>\n Failing that, there is a keyboard-only mode \u2013 note, no trackpad on view. <\/p>\n This is to avoid hitting the trackpad by mistake, apparently. Or if you really want a trackpad, you can have it, but note that it is behind the keyboard:<\/p>\n A bit odd? Let\u2019s just say, different.<\/p>\n Close the lid, and looks like just another laptop.<\/p>\n For more information on the R7 see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" What is the name for a laptop that is also a tablet? A tabtop? Or perhaps a tabletop, which is a good way to describe Acer\u2019s R7. The hinge (called \u201cEzel\u201d) swings up to become a stalk supporting the tablet, raising it above the table. What is the value of this configuration? Maybe you can … Continue reading Acer\u2019s R7 the most twisty Windows 8 tablet\/laptop yet<\/span> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n