If you're in Europe and you love Acer laptops, today is your lucky day. The company has gotten totally official with its
Aspire Timeline 1810T notebook, at least according to
ComputerBase in Germany. If you'll recall, the laptop boasts an 11.6-inch, 1366 x 768 display, a 1.4GHz ULV CPU, can support up to 4GB of RAM, and sports a GMA 4500MHD graphics chipset. The base model includes a 250GB hard drive, and all the systems come with an HDMI out, Bluetooth 2.1, a 3G option, and are preloaded with Vista -- just in case you were worried. For the low-ish starting price of €499 (or about $708) you can take one of these puppies back to your flat soon (they're on preorder now and should be available in two or three weeks). Hit the read link for all the nasty details... if you dare.
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posted Jul 27th 2009 10:47AM
Not with that processor...
Why charge so much when it's slower than the standard atom?
It has a 1.4GHz Core 2 Solo SU3500, it is much faster than an Atom.
Atom = In order CPU like a Pentium 1
Core 2 Solo = modern out of order CPU
Atoms are slow as shite, Core 2 solos wipe the floor with them at any clock speed.
Windblownmonkey if you don't know what you are talking about....don't talk. EASY!
I think what Major4Play was attempting to say that the Core 2 Solo can multi-task much better then the ATOM, which can only execute 2 instructions per clock cycle, the core 2 solo can do 4, so even at a lower cycle speed, you are still doing twice as many instructions. a 1.0Ghz Atom would be still be slower then a (hypothetical) 700Mhz Core 2 Solo.
oOPS. I read that wrong. I thought it was that low wattage atom they had in a similar model. Core 2 duo/ solo is a big improvement. They have that in the timeline series. Good battery life.
My bad : )
@IrishGandalf
Let me guess, 15.4" display, 1280x800?
I played with a similarly outfitted Timeline at staples, and it was slow as molasses. I wouldn't pay 700 for it.
IMHO, the price is not justified
Why ?
1.4GHz C2S
250Gb HDD
2GB ram
11.6" Screen
HDMI, S/PDIF, Gigabit LAN, Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN, optional 3G and optional Bluetooth 2.1+EDR support. Not to forget 8h battery life. Windows Vista Home Premium is pre-installed, with the option for a free upgrade to Windows 7 once it's released in October.
Sounds pretty GOOD VALUE to me !
until you see what brand it is...,then you can just walk away
@Grammar Delinquent
I don't know if you've noticed but Acer has been doing very well in the current market. People seem to be putting just a little less stock in brand name. Sure the build quality may not be nearly as good as any of their competitors, but Acers are relatively affordable. The only thing it's really missing is a solid graphics processor
@ major4play i've seen a compaq with a 2.1ghz dual core amd with 4gb of ram, an ati card with 128mb and either a 250gb or 320gb hdd (can't remember) for €549 and this is supposed to be good value for €499?
@IrishGandalf
how big was the compaq you're talking about though? it's probably not an apples-to-apples comparison.
i've got a 13" timeline myself (with the su9400). paid $900 for it. yes i could have gotten a notebook that runs circles around it for a lot less, but then again it's all about what you're looking for out of a notebook, right? with my timeline (and i'm assuming with this 11" one as well), it adds very little weight to my briefcase, cuts down on bulk when i travel, AND i can use it at the gate while waiting for a flight, make it across the country and catch a cab to a hotel, all without battery (6+ hours). to me, that's useful. to other people? maybe not.
if i could have gotten the 11" with a dual core processor, i probably would have waited for that one instead as it's even less bulk when i travel. i've found it's next to impossible on some planes (delta md-88's, i'm looking at you) to open up a full-size notebook and actually get some work done.
value is a very subjective term.
If only they would make a 1D10T model for corporate users...
When I saw this 1810T i thought ID10T as well,
Its a very good value when compared to the similar 11" Vaio TT for instance.
I would be all over this if it had an Ion chipset
I really like the form factor with this device. I would prefer an ION chipset but at least the Interl card is updated and it seems like is can playback 1080p video with enhanced 3D characteristics. My concern with the ION is battery life.
Also, the N510 + S12 book seem to be a slightly larger form factor. If you look at the dimensions, the 1810T is only slightly bigger than the Asus 1000HE (my current netbook) and is a little less than 1" wider and 1" deeper and slightly thinner.
hmm.. the only thing that's holding me back is no ION, with ION this would be the perfect portable laptop for my needs...
For me, 8 hr battery >>> Ion graphics, but everyone's different. Hopefully the Samsung N510 will be the machine you're looking for.
The price is pretty steep considering that the 4810T is priced at $599 here in the US. I recently picked up the 4810T for my wife a few weeks ago and she loves it. I had been waiting for Acer to release this since it had 3 key features she was looking for: 1)14" screen 2)Lightweight 3)Long battery life. After cleaning all of the shovelware off and optimizing it, this notebook is one of the best I have ever used. And as a soon-to-bee teacher, my wife can't stop raving about it. When other student are tethered to an outlet of struggling with 3-4 hour battery life, she is cruising through classes with 8+ hours of battery life on a full charge.
As for the processor, even though it is a Core 2 Solo, it handles all the basic tasks such as word processing (using MS Office 2007), web surfing (HD videos play smoothly), email, video streaming, and handles most any program the average person would use. It also generates very little heat using their 'ComfyTouch' technology. Now while the name sounds incredibly goofy, the fact is it works well. I have left it running all day and it doesn't heat up nearly as much as most laptops do. Unless you are going to be gaming on a laptop, I think the Timeline series is perfect for anyone who needs a powerful, lightweight laptop with a long battery life.
You can't compare European and American prices... The 1810T seems to end up around €100 cheaper than the 3810T and 4810T.
I might get one IF the 6-cell battery is flush with the body. Which is not the case with Acer's corresponding netbook 751h.
i've actually been eyeing the acer timeline 4810T. @M.Wright - what's the build of your wife's laptop like? someone told me that the screen is the first thing that will fall off, altho i feel he was exaggerating a bit. are the keys also not as comfy to type on?
if i had enuf money i wud buy more than one acer timeline laptop!
Also, remember that the European price is NOT necessarily the price that it will be in USD. This could be closer to $499 USD rather than the expected conversion rate from euros. BTW, one other thing I like about this puppy is the full-size keyboard that is only 1" wider than my 1000HE. I also of COURSE love the idea of a higher-res screen with a very thin bezel.
Acer is really stepping up their game, kudos!
its gr8 but the price is pricey
200$ more for just a better processor ?
intel need to stop act like monopoly
I see that it still has the same annoying arrow keys and PgUp/PgDown layout.
size and weight on these machines is astonishing, until you've futzed around with one you really cannot fault the value.
a big complaint is the keyboard though, a bizarre design with completely flat keys. unlike most keyboards where a press on any part of the key feels relatively the same, if you engage a timeline key in anywhere but the exact center, it requires more pressure and feels quite different to press. very toylike.