We enjoyed our time with the Aspire R13 but wonder about the overall versatility of the unit. It works fine mostly as a laptop but is too cumbersome in tablet mode to hold for long periods and the issues with the trackpad were especially frustrating. If you are looking for a 2-in-1 the R13 is a solid contender at $1530 but not as versatile as some competing products with detachable screens.

Acer's Aspire R 13 convertible-hybrid laptop has a clever hinge design, a fifth-generation Intel Core i5 processor, and delivers almost 11 hours of battery life.

Some of my all-time favorite laptops have been made by Acer, including the 17.1-incher I take with me on road trips. The Aspire R 13 has joined that list, and the low-end model I tested should be more than enough computer for the majority of users.

Es passiert nicht oft, dass ich von einem Notebook auf Anhieb so überzeugt bin, dass ich ernsthaft überlege, das Testgerät in Dauerbesitz übergehen zu lassen. Beim Acer Aspire R13 wäre es fast soweit gewesen, denn für derzeit 999,- Euro hat mich das Convertible-Konzept des Notebook-Tablet-Hybriden äußerst überzeugt. ...

Acer's 13.3-inch Aspire R13 R7-371T-52EL convertible has more than enough computing power for routine. The laptop barely heats up and usually runs quietly. ...