Consolidated Information & Tweaks on the R7-572 (Artist-centric)

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With unique selling points like a 15.6 inch screen, the Ezel hinge AND a N-trig active pen, the refreshed R7 has become very relevant as an artist's tool.

However, I thought it will be better if there's a thread that caters specifically for artists thinking of using the R7, since we tend to look for things that normal users do not care about. I will be uploading a few videos that pertains more to the use of the notebook as a equipment for art software, and some thoughts of my own.

Collection of info and tweaks for the R7-572/R7-572G:

 

1. Art / Graphics software supporting R7-572 / N-Trig / Microsoft Tablet PC API:
- Clip Studio Pro / Manga Studio
- Photoshop CC : http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/tablet-functions-dont-photoshop-142.html
- Windows Journal
- Autodesk Sketchbook Pro
- Artrage
- Toon Boom Animate / Harmony / Storyboard
- Fresh Paint (Windows 8 app)

2. R7-572 / N-Trig digitizer main problems visualised
The N-Trig digitizer that Acer went with is a pretty good alternative to Wacom these days. That said, there are still issues that prevent it from reaching the level of quality Wacom is known for. If I were to single out one feature that N-Trig still lags behind Wacom big time, it's the jitters when drawing / tracing slowly.

 

Pen Jitters when Drawing Slowly : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKHLU0bjH_Y

 

Hovering Accuracy / Lag : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nbi9_QhsLw

 

Windows Bezel Button Issue (R7-572) : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqbHPbAHxBE

3. N-Trig issue with fluorescent lamps:
"I bought a Sony Stylus and when the laptop is connected to the power supply it only work on the upper part of the screen, if I disconnect the laptop from the battery and put the screen down in tablet configuration then it works perfectly. If I put the screen on laptop position starts to fail in the lower part even on battery only. I need to replace the laptop or is "normal"."

 

"The only time I have gotten erratic behavior like you describe is when my R7 is plugged in to the same plug as a desk lamp that has a Fluorescent bulb."

 

http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/acer-gateway/60638-acer-aspire-r7-572-tweaks-artist.html#post373389

4. BIOS Bug - Does not boot after Exiting BIOS without Saving:
http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/acer-gateway/60638-acer-aspire-r7-572-tweaks-artist.html#post368539

5. Pen Only Mode, Disable Touch[/B]
Use the Tray Touch Toggle. Software found here: http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/software/56322-apps-tablet-pc.html

6. R7-572G Screen Quality

99% sRGB, 76% Adobe RGB

7. R7-572 / Acer / Sony / N-Trig digitizer styli visualised

The Acer stylus needs to be longer, seriously. And my hands are definitely not large.

8. Using R7-572G in different configurations and accessories
I've been playing with the machine, and realised that with a couple of accessories, one can improve the usefulness of the different configurations.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ81zGFpni4

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PenguinJim

You've compared Acer's pen length with Sony's, but am I right in saying that Sony's is compatible with the R7-572? And $10 cheaper?

 

If you're swapping out the HDD or SSD inside an R7 (as a lot of people are doing), fellow user Dan_Rasch did a great write-up here with pictures here.

 

There's a walkthrough video for opening the R7 here, including dealing with the hidden screws and pointing out the drives and memory.

 

It's also worth emphasizing that the R7-572 is a good option for artists, but the R7-571 is not, as it doesn't have the active digitizer in the screen. (The R7-572G is the same as the R7-572; the 'G' means there is a nVidia GT 750M inside for much improved 3D performance)