The Switch Alpha 12 is Acer's attempt to create a Microsoft Surface rival. It aims to offer the same tablet-first convertible experience, but at a significantly more competitive £600 starting price. That makes it over £100 cheaper than similarly...

Most of us are now familiar with two-in-ones and convertibles, but Acer's tried to take versatility to a whole new level with the Aspire Switch 12. Marketed as a 'five-in-one', you can use it as a laptop and a tablet, though its detachable keyboard and...

An incredibly budget-friendly Microsoft Surface clone

The laptop-replacement market is going from strength to strength, with every manufacturer worth its salt looking to innovate in the 2-in-1 market and stand apart from the top-of-the-pack Microsoft Surface. With the Acer Switch Alpha 12, the Taiwanese...

How do you beat the Surface Pro 4? Well the Acer Switch Alpha 12 is cheaper and is fanless despite having a Core i processor thanks to liquid cooling.

It used to be that the Apple iPad was the tablet everyone wanted to emulate, but we've seen a spell of manufacturers looking to create their own Microsoft Surface Pro competitors. The Acer Switch Alpha 12 - a 12-inch tablet with detachable keyboard...

A close look at one of Acer's first Intel Core M devices

Acer's Switch Alpha 12 performs admirably beside more expensive Windows 10 tablets.

The Acer Switch Alpha 12 is a good value, offering top speed in its price range, a crisp display, and useful extras. There are some minor design caveats, but this Windows tablet can help you be productive without breaking the bank.