Alongside the R11, Acer unveiled the two new 10.1 - inch hybrids
with magnetic hinges.
Not exact matches
Russian gold plated brass
magnetic hinged cuff bracelet
with rusticated branch motifs, glass stones, imitation pearls, and Swarovski crystals.
Design note — the
hinge and handle details are exactly like these
magnetic decorative garage door accents that I have shared
with you.
Instead, the cover has a built in free - swinging metal
hinge,
with enough
magnetic oomph to snap into place
with worrisome force — this will cause real wear and tear to the tablet chassis over time — but it lacks the tenacity to then stay in place when even a modicum of force is placed upon it.
The rear also comes off to reveal a welcome removable battery and a microSD slot and the
hinge is extremely sturdy, opens and closes
with a gentle
magnetic pull and should last well beyond the device's lifetime.
With a sleek - looking design and a
magnetic multimode
hinge, the Aspire Switch 10 is worth a look if you want on - the - go Windows capability.
Pair it
with a smartphone and you've got your self a tiny workstation for emergency use but the
magnetic hinge design will need care and reviewers report that it can slip apart from the tablet.
The docking aspect of the device is simple, and the keyboard is attachable to the tablet
with the support of
magnetic hinge.
We did have difficulty opening the Chi when docked
with its keyboard, as the
magnetic hinge gives some heavy resistance.
With smooth, rounded contours, it resemble the MacBook Air, and there appears to be the
magnetic hinge borrowed from entry - level MacBook, which would be a big improvement on the Pro's current latch / hook design.
There's a
magnetic hinge on the Surface Pro 4 for attaching the keyboard, while the iPad Pro attaches
with a cover and passes data and power through a small Smart Connector interface.
The other version detailed features a
magnetic hinge that allows the display to be popped free — possibly either for a 2 - in - 1 convertible laptop or a future iPad model
with a display - based «keyboard.»
Where Google opted to place a battery in their Bluetooth keyboard and use a
magnetic hinge to connect it to the tablet, Dell went
with an asymmetrical design that put the battery along the long edge of Venue 10, but this design allowed room for an incredibly clever
magnetic barrel
hinge that powers a unique Bluetooth keyboard.
The device sports a
magnetic detachable Acer Snap
Hinge design for transition between modes along
with a latch - free keyboard docking.