Acer Switch Alpha 12" 2K Touch 2-1 Tablet With Keyboard i3

Design
Product type The sub-category of the product.	Hybrid (2-in-1)
Product colour The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.	Black, Grey
Form factor The shape or design of the product.	Convertible (Detachable)

Display
Display diagonal Size of the display for this product, measured diagonally, usually in inches.	30.5 cm (12")
Display resolution The number of distinct pixels in each dimension that can be displayed. It is usually quoted as width × height, with the units in pixels: for example, "1024 × 768" means the width is 1024 pixels and the height is 768 pixels. The higher the number of pixels, the sharper the image.	2160 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen A screen of a laptop, smartphone, etc., that responds to touch so you can control the interface using your fingers.
HD type Type of supported High Definition (e.g. Full HD, 4K Ultra HD).	Quad HD
Touch technology Technology of touch sensetive screen e.g. dual-touch.	Multi-touch
Panel type	IPS
LED backlight A backlight is a form of illumination used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs). One type of backlight is made by LEDs, which can be either white or RGB (red green blue). White LEDs are used most often in notebooks and desktop screens, and in virtually all mobile LCD screens. RGB LEDs for backlighting are found in high-end color proofing displays such as HP DreamColor LP2480zx monitor or selected HP EliteBook notebooks, as well as newer consumer grade displays such as Dell's Studio series laptops which have an optional RGB LED display.
Native aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the width of an image to its height. The native aspect ratio is the one which the projector/display is particularly designed for. Images shown in native aspect ratio will utilize the entire resolution of the display and achieve maximum brightness. Images shown in other than native aspect ratio will always have less resolution and less brightness than images shown in native aspect ratio.	3:2

Processor
Processor manufacturer The manufacturer that produced the processor.	Intel
Processor family A family of processors is a group of processors produced by one company over a short period of time e.g. Intel Pentium processors.	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	6th gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model The model number for the processor in a computer.	i3-6100U
Processor cores The number of central processing units ('cores') in a processor. Some processors have 1 core, others have 2 (e.g. Intel Core Duo) or more (e.g. the Intel Xeon E7-2850 has 10 cores).	2
Processor threads	4
Processor frequency The speed that the microprocessor executes each instruction or each vibration of the clock. The CPU requires a fixed number of clock ticks, or cycles, to execute each instruction. The faster the clocks rate, the faster the CPU, or the faster it can execute instructions. Clock Speeds are usually determined in MHz, 1 MHz representing 1 million cycles per second, or in GHz, 1 GHz representing 1 thousand million cycles per second. The higher the CPU speed, the better a computer will perform.	2.3 GHz
System bus rate A bus is a communication system that transfers data between components inside a computer, or between computers. The system bus rate is the speed at which data is transferred in this communication system.	4 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor socket Mechanical component(s) that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the processor to be replaced without soldering.	BGA 1356
Processor lithography The process which is performed by the processor e.g. CPU (Central Processing Unit).	14 nm
Processor operating modes Operating modes for the processors that place restrictions on the type and scope of operations for certain processes run by the CPU. This design allows the operating system to run with more privileges than application software.	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-6100 series
Processor codename	Skylake
Bus type	QPI
Stepping	D1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W
Configurable TDP-down	7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency	0.8 GHz
Tjunction	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12
PCI Express slots version	3.0
PCI Express configurations	1x4, 4x1
ECC supported by processor

Memory
Internal memory A computer's memory which is directly accessible to the CPU.	4 GB
Internal memory type The type of internal memory such as RAM, GDDR5.	LPDDR3-SDRAM

Storage
Total storage capacity The total amount of data that can be stored on the device.	128 GB
Storage media Used for the storage of data e.g. HDD (hard disk drive), SSD (solid-state drive).	SSD
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity The Solid State Drive's data storage capacity.	128 GB
SSD interface The type of interface(s) with which the Solid State Drive is connected to other hardware.	SATA III
Optical drive type An optical drive uses laser to read optical discs such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-Ray. Some types of optical drive are: CD ROM drive, CR-RW (CD writer) drive, DVD-ROM.
Card reader integrated The device includes a card reader e.g. a card reader in the disk bay of a computer or thin client to permit log-on using smart/pin cards.
Compatible memory cards Types of memory cards which can be used with this product.	MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC

Graphics
Discrete graphics card model A graphics adapter (often known as a video card) generates images for a display. A discrete graphics adapter plugs into the motherboard, and usually produces much better graphics than an integrated graphics adapter. There are various models of discrete graphics adapters.	Not available
On-board graphics card Graphics hardware which is built into the motherboard or CPU, as opposed to a separate graphics adapter (video card). On-board graphics uses CPU and RAM for graphics processing.
Discrete graphics card
On-board graphics card model "Graphic adapter" is the hardware that produces images on a display. "On-board" means that the graphics adapter is intergrated inside the motherboard.	Intel® HD Graphics 520
On-board graphics card base frequency	300 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1000 MHz
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card DirectX version	12.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL version	4.4
On-board graphics card ID	1916

Audio
Built-in microphone Microphone that is found inside the product.

Camera
Front camera Camera at the front of the product.
Front camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP
Auto focus Device focusing a camera or other piece of equipment automatically.
Rear camera Camera at the back of the product.
Rear camera resolution (numeric) The resolution of the images produced with the rear camera, given in MP (megapixel. 1 MP = 1 million pixels).	5 MP

Network
Wi-Fi Popular technology that allows an electronic device to exchange data or connect to the internet wirelessly using radio waves.
Wi-Fi standards The type of wireless local area network (LAN). It can be ad-hoc, where units in a network communicate peer-to-peer, or Infrastructure, where units communicate with each other via an access point A LAN interconnects computers in a small area e.g. home, school or office.	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a low-power radio technology developed to replace the cables and wires currently used to link or connect electronic devices such as personal computers, printers, and a wide variety of handheld devices including mobile phones. Because it uses radio-wave connectivity, a Bluetooth-enabled device has a constant, established connection to whatever browser it uses. This saves the user the trouble of logging on to check for emails or news updates, for example.
Bluetooth version The type of bluetooth technology in the product e.g. Bluetooth Smart (v4.0).	4.0

Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity Number of USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) ports with Type-C connector. USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) is USB interface version which supports transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed). USB Type-C connector has symmetrical design architecture and compatible with Thunderbolt 3 interface.	1
DVI port Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video display interface to connect a video source to a display device, such as a computer monitor.
Combo headphone/mic port
Docking connector Connector used to attach a mobile electronic device simultaneously to multiple external resources. The dock connector will typically carry a variety of signals and power, through a single connector, to simplify the process of docking the mobile device. A dock connector may be embedded in a mechanical fixture used to support or align the mobile device or may be at the end of a cable.
Charging port type	DC-in jack

Performance
Electronic compass Electronic instrument used for navigation that shows directions in a frame of reference (north, south, east, west) that is stationary relative to the surface of the earth.
Ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Gyroscope

Keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad
Numeric keypad Small, palm-sized, seventeen key section of a computer keyboard, usually on the very far right. The numeric keypad features digits 0 to 9, addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*) and division (/) symbols, a decimal point (.) and Num Lock and Enter keys. Laptop keyboards often do not have a numpad, but may provide numpad input by holding a modifier key (typically labelled "Fn") and operating keys on the standard keyboard.
Windows keys

Software
Operating system architecture The way in which the operating system of a computer/smartphone (32-bit/64-bit) is set up.	64-bit
Operating system installed Type of operating system on a device e.g. IOS on Apple devices, Android for mobile devices.	Windows 10 Pro

Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi) <b>Connect to TV Wirelessly</b> With a few clicks, Intel® Wireless Display expands your screen’s potential, linking mobile devices and laptops to TV screens wirelessly. Stream family favorites and view personal experiences while turning your device’s small screen into a superior, sharable experience.
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT) uses an extensible software architecture that allows the operating system to think the notebook has two Wi-Fi radios performing similar, but different, functions. Each virtual Wi-Fi radio is assigned a TCP/IP stack.
Intel® Smart Response Technology <b>Fast Access to Frequently Used Applications</b> Intel® Smart Response Technology enables a high-performance, cost-effective storage solution using either a dual solid-state and hard drive or a solid state hybrid drive (SSHD). By recognizing which data and applications are used most, Intel Smart Response Technology boosts hard drive performance so that you can create, work, and play faster than ever.
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) <b>Protect Your Identity and Business</b> Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT) protects enterprises from being penetrated by stolen credentials and online user account access with an added layer of hardware-based security and authentication as well as a multifactor authentication framework to manage different authentication methods.
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) <b>Improved Performance for Threaded Software</b> Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) makes efficient use of processor resources, enabling multiple threads to run on each core and increasing processor throughput. Available on Intel® Core™ and Intel® Xeon® processors, Intel HT Technology helps run demanding applications simultaneously, protect and manage systems, and provide headroom for business growth.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology <b>Higher Performance When You Need It Most</b> Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 accelerates processor and graphics performance by increasing the operating frequency when operating below specification limits. The maximum frequency varies depending on workload, hardware, software, and overall system configuration.
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) <b>Solutions to Help You Focus on Your Small Business</b> Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA) helps small businesses without a managed network manage security and productivity issues. This solution helps maintain and protect PCs automatically so that you can focus on running your business.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD) <b>See the World More Vividly</b> Intel® Clear Video HD Technology delivers cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors. View images as they were meant to be seen on devices featuring Intel® Core™ processors with Intel® Graphics Technology.
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology Add a new dimension to your viewing experience. Now you can play games and watch your favorite 3D movies with Blu-ray Stereo 3D playback using passive or active shutter 3D glasses. InTru™ 3D technology by Intel in association with Dreamworks delivers it all in 1080p full high-definition resolution on your TV over HDMI 1.4.
Intel® Insider™ Experience a whole new level of premium HD entertainment with Intel® Insider™—available exclusively with 5th generation Intel® Core™ processors.
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology <b>Create, Edit, and Share Video in a Flash</b> Intel® Quick Sync Video uses the dedicated media processing capabilities of Intel® Graphics Technology to make video encoding tasks—such as creating DVDs or Blu-ray discs, creating and editing 3D videos, converting 2D video files into 3D, and converting video for portable media players and social networking sites—faster and easier.
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® Smart Cache <b>Improve Responsiveness with Faster Data Access</b> With Intel® Smart Cache on the Intel® Core™ i5 processor, the shared cache is dynamically allocated to each processor core, based on workload. This efficient, dual-core-optimized implementation increases the probability that each core can access data from the fast cache, significantly reducing latency to frequently used data and improving performance.
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) <b>Added Security with Faster Data Encryption</b> The Intel® Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption for better performance and less risk from timing and cache-based attacks than table-based software implementations. Intel AES-NI supports usages such as standard key lengths, standard modes of operation, and even some nonstandard or future variants.
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel® Secure Key <b>Generate Cryptographic Security Protocols</b> Intel® Secure Key is a security hardware-based random number generator that can generate high-quality keys for cryptographic (encryption and decryption) protocols. These keys provide quality entropy that is highly sought after in the cryptography world for added security.
Intel TSX-NI
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® OS Guard <b>Protect Your Operating Environment</b> Intel® OS Guard, a hardware-based security feature that protects the operating system kernel, defends against malicious data or attack code located in areas of memory marked as user mode pages, preventing any application from taking over or compromising the OS kernel.
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size	42 X 24 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Processor code	SR2EU
CPU configuration (max)	1
Embedded options available
Graphics & IMC lithography	14 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) <b>Simplify Virtualization and Reduce Overheads</b> Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) helps make virtualization practical by eliminating performance overheads, reducing complexity, and improving security with hardware assistance. Virtualization allows multiple workloads to share a common set of resources so that a variety of workloads can co-locate while maintaining full isolation from each other.
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version	0.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) version	1.00
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) <b>Simplify Virtualization and Reduce Overheads</b> Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) helps make virtualization practical by eliminating performance overheads, reducing complexity, and improving security with hardware assistance. Virtualization allows multiple workloads to share a common set of resources so that a variety of workloads can co-locate while maintaining full isolation from each other.
Processor ARK ID	88180
Conflict-Free processor "Conflict free" means "DRC conflict free", which is defined by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules to mean products that do not contain conflict minerals (tin, tantalum, tungsten and/or gold) that directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries.

Battery
Battery technology The type of battery in the device, e.g. nickel–cadmium (NiCd).	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cells	2
Battery capacity	37 Wh
Battery life (max) Maximum battery life. Mobile Mark™ (2002) is the standard often used to benchmark battery life time.	8 h

Power
AC adapter power	45 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz

Security
Fingerprint reader A scanner used to identify a person's fingerprint for security purposes. After a sample is taken, access to a computer or other system is granted if the fingerprint matches the stored sample. A PIN may also be used with the fingerprint sample.

Weight & dimensions
Width The measurement or extent of something from side to side.	292.1 mm
Depth The distance from the front to the back of something.	201.4 mm
Height The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.	15.9 mm
Weight Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.	1.25 kg

Packaging content
Cables included	AC
Manual
Power cord included

Other features
AC adapter included
3D The device can be used with 3D technology.
Swivel webcam
Intel segment tagging	Home office, Small Business