This scenario will unlikely be the rule, though. The keyboard surface can also reach up to 43 ☌ in some places. We measured a hot spot of 48 ☌ on the underside. However, disconcertingly high temperatures could be reached under load. It will also always be possible to place it on the lap and in tablet mode during normal use. We initially did not discover any drawbacks.Īcer's Aspire R11 barely heats up in idle mode at a room temperature of approximately 25 ☌. Inputs are detected everywhere on the screen. The used touchscreen always responds without problems and identifies up to ten fingers. Loud clattering noises are produced during use and are distracting in the long run. The input occasionally lags in multi-program operation, which is due to the installed hardware. Multitouch gestures, such as scrolling through websites, functions smoothly and are detected properly. The drop of the buttons incorporated in the lower part is short but increases toward the corners. Inputting is possible up to the outermost edges without problems. The sleek surface ensures decent gliding properties. The touchpad's dimensions of 13.5 x 6 cm allow good handling. We deem the installed keyboard suitable even for longer typing sessions. The keyboard does not retract in tablet mode like in some Lenovo devices. Unfortunately, a keyboard backlight is not used. The keys have a very crisp feel thanks to the medium drop. The incorporated black chiclet keyboard features a lightly roughened surface that provides sufficient grip. The space between this slot and the power socket is very narrow.

One problem might be the power socket's positioning when using a Kensington lock. The common keys for volume control and power are found on the right for tablet mode. Another point of complaint is that only one of the two USB ports support USB 3.0. The device has to be turned around to laptop mode for inserting an SD card because the card reader is on the rear side. Except for the SD-card reader, all ports are on the left. The interface positioning is a bit unfavorable. With a weight of approximately 1.4 kg and a maximum height of 21 mm, the Aspire R11 is pleasant to hold.

The casing's build makes a sophisticated impression. The hinges are not too smooth-running in our factory state device. At a first glance, the casing does not have any weaknesses. The rounded corners and evenly spaced gaps provide a good feel. The review sample looks like a mixture of HP's Stream 11 and Dell's Latitude 3150. The display back and the base unit have a slip-proof texture and, unlike the rest of the black casing, are blue. The materials selected for the casing's components are exclusively plastic.

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