I was invited to a bloggers’ event for Acer’s latest laptop, Timeline. It is a very sexy device. Very thin and has a very long battery life (8hrs). It comes with technology that makes the laptop cooler (by up 5 degree Celsius, according to the brochure). It is Energy Star 5.0 Compliant), a multi-touch pad and comes in 4 different configurations for Singapore market during the launch.
According to Acer, the 4 configurations will vary below the S$2000 range. The biggest differences in the configuration are the screen size, processor, RAM and hardisk capacity. This Aspire Timeline range will be officially launched on the 15th May in Singapore.
Here is a short video of the 14-inch Acer Aspire Timeline 4810T
Acer Aspire 3810T
- Screen: 13.3-inch HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, LED backlit TFT LCD
- Processor: Centrino Core Solo Processor SU3500 (1.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB) or Centrino 2 Core Duo Processor SU9400 (1.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB)
- RAM: 2 GB for Core Solo and 4 GB for Core Duo
- Storage: 250GB for Core Solo and 500GB for Core Duo
- NO built in Optical Drive
Acer Aspire 4810T
- Screen: 14-inch HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, LED backlit TFT LCD
- Processor: Centrino Core Solo Processor SU3500 (1.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB) or Centrino 2 Core Duo Processor SU9400 (1.4 GHz, 800MHz FSB)
- RAM: 3 GB for Core Solo and 4 GB for Core Duo
- Storage: 320GB for Core Solo and 500GB for Core Duo
- Built in Optical Drive
So much so for the highlights of the specs. Now, lets see the real thing 🙂
Most of these pictures are based on the 14-inch model (4810T)
The keyboard is big and well spaced, which is good. However, the arrow buttons are a tad too small. You will need a little bit of time to get use to. Otherwise, the keyboard is very comfortable.
I like the exterior. The finishing is very good and it is not a finerprint magnet. 🙂
All the models come with Windows Vista Home.
The optical drive is very slim.
The Aspire Timeline range comes with HDMI port. Good!
One of the innovation on this range is the cooling through the collabration with Intel by adopting the Intel Laminar Wall Jet Technology. BTW, this is the same advance cooling technology applied in today’s modern jet engines. 🙂
Multi-touch on the touchoad. Look at the gesture. You will need to remember them as the sticker is usually removed after purchase.
As metioned earlier, the keyboard is well spaced.
Although the Timeline range can achieve 8hrs of battery life (through smart battery management software), it still retain the small battery size factor.
As you can see, the latest Acer adaptar has a new logo onto them. BTW, the adapter is the standard 65w type.
A blow up of the adapter information for the serious reader.
The Acer Crystal eye can deliver 720p (HD) quality video. It is the first that I have seen, so far.
In the software, you can choose from the 3 settings.
Video Capture control.
This is the smart battery management. Of course, it also has to do with the Ultra Low Voltage processor and the type of application that it is running. According to Acer, the 8 hours is the maximum that this Timeline range can achieve.
This is the 13.3-inch model. Everything is the same except the screen size and it comes without the optical drive
That is it. Hope you enjoy this post. 🙂
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