Acer unveils Aspire R 14 convertible laptop and Z3-700 all-in-one PC

Today is Columbus Day in the USA, so many Americans are off from work. This is not a holiday in Taiwan, however, so today, Acer is showing-off some new Windows 10 computers there. While Microsoft's new operating system is no longer fresh and new, it is still exciting to get new computers pre-loaded with it.

Acer is a value-focused manufacturer, so not only does it offer great designs, but affordable prices too. In other words, the company makes it possible for people on a budget to buy a solid PC. Today, Acer announces a new convertible laptop and all-in-one desktop PC. Both machines are competitively priced.

"At only 18.5mm thin and weighing in at just 1.9kg, the Aspire R 14 incorporates 6th Gen Intel Core processors, up to 8GB DDR3L system memory, and SSD storage for powerful performance both at home or on the go. For faster connection speeds, the new Aspire R 14 includes MU-MIMO wireless technology, allowing up to three times faster downloads compared to other 802.11ac products, especially in crowded networks", says Acer.

Outfitted with the latest Skylake Core processors, the R 14 convertible laptop should scream. Unfortunately, "up to 8GB" means there is only a single memory slot inside. While 8GB is fine for many, some consumers may be disappointed that 16GB will not be possible. Believe it or not, Windows 10 runs well on 2GB of RAM, so you will probably be OK with 4GB or 8GB unless you have some hardcore needs.

The machine is very attractive, and features the popular multi-mode style of design. It can be a laptop or tablet, but also positioned in a presentation mode to hide the keyboard for multimedia immersion.

You can buy it later this month for $699 in the USA, and €799 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Of course, these are starting prices, so you will pay more as the specs increase.

But what about the all-in-one? Acer says, "powered by Intel Pentium or Celeron processors, up to 8GB of DDR3L system memory, and SSD or HDD storage options, the Aspire Z3-700 provides ample performance for infotainment tasks. It features a Full HD (1920 x 1080) 10-point capacitive multi-touch screen, which also supports input via a dedicated stylus for even more precise control".

The Aspire Z3-700 uses less-powerful processors, but that is totally fine. The all-in-one desktop seems to be designed as a home family PC -- not a powerhouse. This would be a good computer for a family room; homework, web-surfing, email. The Celeron and Pentium processors should be totally passable and a good value.

Unfortunately, this machine will not be coming to the USA. It is exclusive to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The good news, however, is that it is extremely affordable. If you live in these areas, it will start at €599.

What do you think of these new Acer Windows 10 PCs? Tell me in the comments.