Acer Aspire M Ultrabook Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips
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The Acer Aspire M is part of a new rush of Ultrabooks that come pre-loaded with Windows 8, and have the touchscreen interface that I find to be a very important part of the Win 8 experience. Read about this and join our forum: linustechtips.com twitter.com @LinusTech Buy at NCIX: ncix.com
The Acer Aspire M Ultrabook is introduced as part of a cost-conscious refresh of Windows 8 touchscreen devices, aimed at bringing the touchscreen Ultrabook experience to a broader audience. The video opens with a thorough unboxing that reveals key hardware specifications: 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive with a 20 GB SSD cache, and a slim, portable profile characteristic of Ultrabooks. The presenter notes that the kit includes a slim power brick, an M disk for permanent storage, and an optical drive, highlighting how these elements impact overall portability and versatility. He also discusses the build quality, emphasizing the brushed aluminum finish, a robust hinge design that opens nearly 180 degrees, and a large, multi-touch capable touchpad. The Windows 8 touch experience is showcased, with the device responding quickly to multi-touch input and the start menu interactions evolving with the new UI. Overall, the Aspire M is positioned as a practical, affordable Windows 8 touchscreen notebook that balances portability, performance, and usability for everyday tasks and on-the-go productivity.
Topics · hardware_unboxing · laptops_ultrabooks · tech_reviews · windows_8_interface
Questions answered
- What are the core specs of the Acer Aspire M as shown in the video?
- The notebook ships with 4 GB of RAM, a 500 GB hard drive with a 20 GB SSD cache, and an Intel Core i5 processor, all within a slim ultrabook chassis.
- Does the Aspire M include a DVD drive and what is the battery life when playing a disc?
- Yes, the Aspire M includes an optical drive, and Acer notes about 5 hours of battery life with a disc spinning in the drive, or about 8 hours for general usage.