As capable as it is captivating As if the Acer S7’s seductively slim figure and supremely good looks weren’t enough, this skinny vixen of a portable also boasts an impressive performance acumen. It must drive the competition crazy. The spare elegance of the S7’s aluminum interior is complimented by its stylish white Gorilla Glass display frame and lid. Setting a new standard in svelte, the 13-inch S7 measures less than a half-inch at its thickest and its carry weight comes in under three pounds. As a result, it’s nearly effortless to tote around. And tote it around you will, if you’re a sucker for admiring glances. Besides attracting attention with its pancake-flat form factor, the S7 sports a striking glossy-white lid made of Gorilla Glass, for the dual purpose of durability and style. A simple Acer logo glows blue when the S7 is powered on. When open, the S7’s elegant anodized aluminum interior, backlit keyboard, and glass touchpad steal the show. As does its IPS screen, which features a precedent-setting 1920x1080 resâ€"at least, it’s a first among the Ultrabooks we’ve tested. Images look sharp and vibrant from any angle, although the screen’s glossy surface inevitably picks up the glare of ambient lighting. In use, the chiclet keyboard is extremely shallow, with minimal travel, but that’s an inevitable consequence of the notebook’s ultra-low profile. It took us just a little bit of time to get used to the feel, and the size and spacing of the
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