Manage updates with the Download AppAcer ICONIA 6120 Dual-Screen Touchbook - 14" - Core i5 480M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD
Manufacturer: Acer Part number: CNETIconia
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- Unlike a lot of other unique proof-of-concept laptops, the Acer Iconia is fun to use and largely works as advertised. But it has a hard time answering the most frequent question we hear about it: why would anyone need a dual-touch-screen laptop?
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CNET editors' review
Acer ICONIA 6120 Dual-Screen Touchbook - 14" - Core i5 480M - Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - 4 GB RAM - 640 GB HDD price range: $999.99
- Reviewed by: Dan Ackerman
- Reviewed on: 03/29/2011
- Released on: 03/29/2011
The good: The Acer Iconia's innovative dual-touch-screen design and virtual keyboard work better than you'd expect, and unlike other dual-screen PCs we've seen, this one has enough CPU power for everyday tasks.
The bad: Speed typists will find that the virtual keyboard has a hint of a lag, and its (virtual) touch pad is needlessly small. It's also saddled with last year's Intel CPUs, rather than the latest generation, which might have given it better battery life.
The bottom line: Unlike a lot of other unique proof-of-concept laptops, the Acer Iconia is fun to use and largely works as advertised. But it has a hard time answering the most frequent question we hear about it: why would anyone need a dual-touch-screen laptop?
User reviews
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Not for Everyone!
by E-Otto on June 18, 2011
Pros: The machine is very fast
Machine booted up the first time just fineCons: System is missing some basic features, like bluetooth and multimedia cards
Summary: While the dual screen configuration is more useful than I would have originally thought, the Iconia 6120 is not for everyone. Its especially not for people who do a lot ...
Summary: While the dual screen configuration is more useful than I would have originally thought, the Iconia 6120 is not for everyone. Its especially not for people who do a lot of writing. While the virtual keyboard works well, it is not the same as a physical keyboard.
The machine is very fast and I have noticed few bugs. The machine booted up the first time just fine, with no issues and the keyboard appears after a few seconds. I also have not noticed any unusual warmth.
But that doesn't mean all's perfect. There's the unexcusably missing bluetooth and multimedia card/ExpressCard slots. Also, while they give you easy access to the inards, via an easy to remove bottom access panel, that reveals an empty PCI Express card slot, there are no antenna leads. The European version of this system includes broadband, but without antenna leads, the slot becomes useless for USA upgraders who might want to use a CDMA broadband card or even a bluetooth card. There are ways to add your own antenna via third party solutions, but these usually don't work well.
And, as others have mentioned, the poor battery life is compounded by the fact that the battery is inconvenient to replace. The bottom access panel must be removed to expose the battery release latches. Not difficult, but the extra step of removing the bottom access panel is unwelcome, especially in a cramped space like an airplane.
I am very pleased with the performance of this laptop. I am used to working on dual screen systems at home and at work and it is only natural that this capability be extended to my laptop. But the system is missing some basic features, like bluetooth and multimedia cards, that are common on even a low end laptop. Its puzzling why Acer removed these features, though it appears there was sufficient room in the case for them.
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Chance it could revolutionize education.
by G2D2 on March 29, 2011
Pros: - Innovative dual touchscreens
- Good processor speed, RAM, and hard drive for average userCons: - processor speed and battery life low for high end user
- price high for unproven product without high end specsSummary: I am imagining this product being used for education purposes. The whole top screen could be used for viewing multimedia information, such as encyclopedias, study Bibles, college textbooks on human ...
Summary: I am imagining this product being used for education purposes. The whole top screen could be used for viewing multimedia information, such as encyclopedias, study Bibles, college textbooks on human anatomy and physiology, geography, astronomy, etc., leaving a giant touchscreen navagation system on the bottom that could be customized to the material. If the response time between the touch screen navigation and the screen changes were fast enough, some students would be able to blast through the educational material at high speed in a manner completely different than any linear teaching methods currently used. With training and practice, maybe lots of people could be more effectively educated. Just a theory.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Needed a new laptop and this one looked pretty cool.
by hang10panama on January 20, 2013
Pros: Touch screen very good and love the keyboard. Spill proof and crum proof.
Cons: Battery life is terrible. Theres no CD/DVD player. Must be a windows program but can't stand this little box for spell check that follows you around when ever you type something. Have to find out how to get it disabled.
Summary: Have had it 3 days now and slowly finding my way around it. Its not a laptop to take any were and expect to spend much time on with out ...
Summary: Have had it 3 days now and slowly finding my way around it. Its not a laptop to take any were and expect to spend much time on with out useing the charger. Will not be listing to music or watching a move on the airplane. If I had known the battery was a joke and no CD/DVD player I would have pick up something different.
Just a up date. I missed my 14 day return policy from the store I purchased it at. The $800.00 dollars I could have gotten a better Laptop. Yes the battery life is bad and the keyboard mouse not always responsive. I have a 1"X 1" spell check box that pops up every time you type Email and when doing a search. Its really irritating and does changes for you don't want. I have tried all I can to remove it. Many Emails to Acer Support has gone no were. Even a photo of the spell box has not helped remove the problem. The search to remove it goes on.
Updated on Jan 31, 2013
Updated on Apr 5, 2013Found the spell checker box that followed me around. Still surprised Acer did not know what it was. Now its not any fun to use the laptop. Mouse wanders off never to be found and the touch screen stops working. Have not used for a month or so and will give it one more time to try get it working right. If not its going out the 5th floor window. -
very slow ..
by imsaad on January 5, 2012
Pros: what more ....
Cons: nothing to say...
Summary: I also found very very slow in keyboard and mouse touch ... its really a problem to use this pc comfortably...its really disappointed me
Summary: I also found very very slow in keyboard and mouse touch ... its really a problem to use this pc comfortably...its really disappointed me
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My Dream Machine from my past is finally here!!!!!!!!!!
by DarkHeart1982 on June 29, 2011
Pros: no buttons!!!
Cons: Processor could've been the latest, it might've removed the delay of the touch screens (typing, etc. etc.) & the weight of it, should be as light as possiable.
Summary: I like it although the few cons were picky, but it's the truth. Hopefully their next model will be more up-to-date & ready to ripp the compition away. But.... ...
Summary: I like it although the few cons were picky, but it's the truth. Hopefully their next model will be more up-to-date & ready to ripp the compition away. But.... I'd buy that for a dollar. LOL!
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Good Product Not For Everyone..
by JoysonD on June 15, 2011
Pros: Innovate design with two screen, i5 CPU, great quality display. Its a little bit bulky but I can survive, (6.x pounds). When you work with this computer you can feel the weight like a Macbook Pro 17", or like a Dell Inspiron 15". The top display have a ve
Cons: Its a i5, I feel a little lag in the OS. The OS is full of bloatware I think that is the reason of the lag of the Windows 7. Sometimes its a very slowly running basics apps like installing or opening a Antivirus. I replace the Hard disk with a SSD and I c
Summary: A revolutionary notebook that needs some little changes to be perfect. First I was disappointed with the lower graphics in the bottom screen. Two screens are great but need to ...
Summary: A revolutionary notebook that needs some little changes to be perfect. First I was disappointed with the lower graphics in the bottom screen. Two screens are great but need to have the same quality. The Intel i5 cpu is not the last one in the market, I think replacing the Intel i5 for the new Intel CPU Sandy Bridge can help the battery and the overheating.
Bad:
The 2 hours battery need to be fix it, you can't travel with this computer in a airplane or use it in a Starbucks.
If you buy this computer its very important to re-install a fresh OS with out bloatware, that help you in the speed. Good for people that works with Photoshop or are Software Developers. Great for geeks, you can feel like a Star Trek movies. Intel HD graphics are good for videos this laptops is not for game. Overheating after 1 hour of use.
Its not compatible with Ubuntu Linux or Mint Linux, the computer scratch after the boot installation.
I recommend this product only for PC Technician or Graphic Artist. (GEEKS LIKE ME)
Its a good computer not perfect but good.
Updated on Jun 15, 2011
Its a i5, I feel a little lag in the OS. The OS is full of bloatware I think that is the reason of the lag of the Windows 7. Sometimes its a very slowly running basics apps like installing or opening a Antivirus. I replace the Hard disk with a SSD and I change the memory to 8GB DDR 1333 that was good for the speed. No bluetooth, you can use and external mini usb bluetooth card, but is not a good think for the design.
The borders of the housing have cheap plastic. If you clean the computer with a microfiber cloth you can easily scratch the notebook. Have the same black glossy plastic like the first Acer netbooks, easy to scratch it.
The software controls using the virtual keyboard and the acer ring are very good, but needs to have upgrades. (Acer need to work more with facebook app sometimes are very basic and the pictures have distortion).
Battery charge 2 hours, if you see videos in youtube or Hulu (1.5 Hours Aprox). Two AC/DC adapters??? -
Creative Laptop for the "well paid"
by thenflux on June 1, 2011
Pros: -Creative (Dual screen support)
-Average processing speed for a laptopCons: -Very heavy (about 6 pounds I believe)
-Underpowered for its price
-Laggy(?) touch keyboardSummary: Acer has done it again, making a very innovative laptop. However, it cannot be for those inclined to gaming as the Iconia is for those "well paid" types of people. ...
Summary: Acer has done it again, making a very innovative laptop. However, it cannot be for those inclined to gaming as the Iconia is for those "well paid" types of people. I could suggest some additions (if this review gets read by Acer) to make the laptop even more usable.
Iconia is not suited for gamers as the processor is not a quad-core, also the graphics are mainly for watching HD videos only. Touch keyboard cannot be useful as there seems to be a bit of lag when using it, so that means fast-paced gamers will definitely break the touchscreen.
My suggestions to make this laptop better:
1. Stylus pens (Like Wacoms for graphic artists)
2. Use of Nvida/ATI graphic processors for better viewing and graphic processing (again for graphic artists)
3. Bigger screen
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This laptop is the bomb!!!
by oggydog on May 7, 2011
Pros: It's light, fast, dependable and alot for your money
Cons: The only downside I would say is that it's not a quad processor
Summary: I shopped this laptop at www.priceflo.com and bought this at a great price, like I said it's alot of machine for the price
Summary: I shopped this laptop at www.priceflo.com and bought this at a great price, like I said it's alot of machine for the price
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A very special laptop
by iconian6120 on April 21, 2011
Pros: Very nice Core i5 laptop
Two screens is plusCons: - heavy
- no bluetooth
- only about 2 hours of battery lifeSummary: I just got mine about 3 days ago and I am still getting used to it. Keyboard is complicated. I hope I will perfect it after some days, as it ...
Summary: I just got mine about 3 days ago and I am still getting used to it. Keyboard is complicated. I hope I will perfect it after some days, as it happened to me with my Iphone and my BlackBerry Pearl.
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Acer Iconia is a Beeeeeast!
by WiFi-Nfusion on March 31, 2011
Pros: Dual Screens, Good Processor, USB 3.0, TouchScreen, HDMI
Cons: Not an iPad2,
Summary: Acers has just released the future of computing.
Summary: Acers has just released the future of computing.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Acer
- Part number: CNETIconia
- Description: The Acer ICONIA-6120 Dual-Screen Touchbook changes how you interact with your PC with dual-screen views and a full touch experience that comes together to make one awe-inspiring product. Each 14" HD widescreen LED-backlit LCD provides a seamless way to social network, view HD videos and manage your digital world. Wow your friends with never before seen features like the Acer ring control interface, launching your favorite apps and features with your fingertips or switch to the virtual keyboard mode and type like you would on a regular notebook, avoiding errors with adaptive typing and predictive text input. Packed with Intel Core i5 processing power to help you get it all done!
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- System Type Notebook
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Edition
- Notebook type HD display,
Midsize Processor / Chipset
- CPU Intel Core i5 i5-480M / 2.66 GHz
- Max Turbo Speed 2.93 GHz
- Number of Cores Dual-Core
- Cache L3 cache - 3 MB
- 64-bit Computing Yes
- Chipset Mobile Intel HM55 Express
- Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology,
Intel Advanced Smart Cache,
Intel 64 Technology Memory
- RAM 4 GB ( 2 x 2 GB )
- Max RAM Supported 8 GB
- Technology DDR3 SDRAM
- Form Factor SO DIMM 204-pin
- Slots Qty 2
- Empty Slots 0
Storage
- Hard Drive 640 GB HDD / 5400 rpm
- Interface Serial ATA-300
- Optical Drive None
Display
- Type 14 in Yes
- LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
- Max Resolution 1366 x 768 ( HD )
- Widescreen Yes
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Features Corning Gorilla glass,
CineCrystal Audio & Video
- Graphics Processor Intel HD Graphics
- Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
- Camera Yes
- Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
- Capture Resolutions 1280 x 1024
- Sound Microphone
- Compliant Standards Dolby Natural Bass,
Dolby Digital Live,
Dolby High-Frequency Enhancer,
Dolby Sound Space Expander,
Dolby Audio Optimization,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx,
Dolby Home Theater,
Dolby Headphone Input
- Type Touch-screen
Communications
- Wireless 802.11n
- Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
- Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Battery
- Technology 4-cell Lithium ion
- Capacity 3000 mAh
- Run Time 3 hour(s)
AC Adapter
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Connections & Expansion
- Expansion Bays None
- Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0,
HDMI,
VGA,
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack,
LAN,
Microphone input,
USB 3.0 Software
- Software Included McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial),
Bing Toolbar,
Norton Online Backup,
eSobi,
Microsoft Office 2010 Starter,
New York Times Reader,
EgisTec MyWinLocker,
Skype,
Nook,
Microsoft Silverlight,
SocialJogger,
TouchBrowser,
My Journal,
Windows Live Essentials,
Gesture Editor,
Device Control,
Scrapbook,
TouchMusic,
Virtual Keyboard,
Window Manager,
Acer eRecovery Management,
TouchPhoto,
TouchVideo,
Acer Video Conference Manager,
Acer Crystal Eye,
Adobe Flash Player 10.1,
Adobe Reader 9.1 - Microsoft Office Preloaded Includes a pre-loaded image of select Microsoft Office 2010 suites. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key Card or disc to activate preloaded software on this PC.
Miscellaneous
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Dimensions & Weight
- Width 13.7 in
- Depth 9.8 in
- Height 1.3 in
- Weight 6.2 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Traveler warranty - 1 year
Sustainability
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2011) 2.9
- Greenpeace policy rating (Nov 2012) 5.1
Accessories
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 16 GB (35141986)17.99 - 19.99
- Action Sport Drives Birdhouse SkateDrive Ptero - USB flash drive - 8 GB (34933084)11.99 - 12.99
- Action Sport Drives Burton SnowDrive Feather 11 - USB flash drive - 4 GB (35074397)9.99
- Logitech Performance Mouse MX (33769469)68.00 - 113.25
- Cyborg R.A.T. 9 Gaming Mouse for PC (34150179)128.70 - 139.00
- Cooler Master CM Storm Spawn mouse (34580173)27.97 - 44.99
- Cisco Linksys E4200 v2 Maximum Performance Dual-Band N900 router (35098697)149.99 - 216.92
- Asus RT-N56U Dual-Band Gigabit Wireless-N Router (34200558)115.24 - 143.89
- ASUS RT-N12 B1 - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35025047)39.99 - 70.00
- ASUS WL-330N - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (35224227)
- Belkin N300 Wireless N Router - wireless router - none - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34859949)38.35 - 39.99
- Belkin N750 DB Wireless Dual-Band N+ Router - wireless router - 802.11 a/b/g/n - desktop (35190485)99.09 - 149.66
- Belkin N900 Dual-Band Wireless Router - wireless router - 802.11n - desktop (35262637)195.99 - 299.34
- Cisco 881 Fast Ethernet Security Router supporting EVDO/1xRTT - router - cellular modem - 802.11b/g/n (draft 2.0) - desktop (35026157)886.99 - 907.99
- CradlePoint CBR400 Compact Broadband Router - wireless router - 802.11b/g/n - desktop (34846899)190.45 - 216.40
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Acer
- Address:
333 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95110 - Phone: 1-800-368-2237
