The rest of the design is more practical, with a magnesium alloy body that – a little unfortunately – resembles grey plastic from a distance. The fact that it’s metal is obvious once you’re hands on, with a sturdiness and coolness to the touch that emphasises the quality shown throughout the laptop. Design isn’t all about looks, though, and Porsche Design has nailed portability.
A 90% screen-to-body ratio contributes to a compact design, measuring only 209mm from front to back when closed. With an 18mm thickness and 1.2kg weight, this laptop is tailor-made for life on the road. It helps that battery life is equally strong, surviving 9hrs 56mins in our video rundown test. Naturally, you can charge via the USB-C port, although a more mundane proprietary charger comes in the box.
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Porsche Design Acer Book RS review: Sports car on the outside, sedan under the hood
The Acer Book RS is a fine laptop for those who don t mind paying extra for a stylish design and a brand name. Josh Goldman/CNET
Acer makes some of the best inexpensive laptops you ll find, as well as interesting premium models that are more about design than being a good bargain. With the name Porsche Design stamped on the lid of this one, I m guessing you can figure out which group this falls into. Built from carbon fiber and magnesium with diamond-cut edges, the Acer Book RS certainly makes an impression and is something different at least on the outside.
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