
#Acer 360 tiny planet full
I very much prefer 14-inch displays over the more common 13.3-inch variety, but I wish that the Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel was a taller 16:10 or even 3:2 aspect ratio, given how much extra space there is at the top and bottom. But convertible PCs like this strike the right balance, I think, as most will typically use it in the traditional clamshell-style laptop mode and only need the other modes on occasion. Of course, the Acer is a bit big and thick as a tablet, given its 14-display, and the display’s 16:9 aspect ratio makes it awkward to use in tablet mode. But the bluish-gray body looks and feels good, and Acer says it’s durable, with MIL-STD 810H4 impact resistance and shock-absorbent corners.Īs a convertible PC, the Spin P4 display can be rotated back a full 360 degrees, enabling the usual four usage modes-laptop, stand, tent, and tablet-and the resulting versatility. Acer describes the build material as “semi-metal,” which means that the base and display lid are both made of magnesium alloy and the rest of it is some kind of plastic. But I like the design, and, as odd as this may sound, I prefer a bit of additional size and heft and often find today’s tiny and thin PC designs to be too small. This will be controversial in some circles.

Thanks to its laptop-like heft, the TravelMate Spin P4 cuts an unusual figure in this era of thin and light Ultrabooks. The Acer TravelMate Spin P4 is a business-class convertible laptop with a 14-inch IPS display, modern components, and a nice mix of expansion ports.
