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I think im wayyyyy tooo trusting of Engadget...lol. Ok Time to read.

Been really looking for power and portability, hope this is it.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/For a 14 inch, this thing is light!]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
MEGAFAIL.

Small lappies should use all that space for guts/refrigeration and battery.

Who uses optical drive anyway nowadays? Makes no sense.]]>Jul 9th 2010 12:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
Mega fail? you don't get full voltage laptops any thinner than this, the DVD drive is icing on the cake.

I had a pretty good look at the i7 model, very impressive spec, BUT quite a cheap looking machine up close, that's a turn-off. the plastic keyboard looks and feels cheap/mushy as well, not as good as 4810 timeline series.

but for almost half the price of a similarly spec'ed macpro/vaio z, it's a pretty good deal, if looks is a non-factor.]]>Jul 9th 2010 12:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 1:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
You should be reported for having too low IQ]]>Jul 9th 2010 3:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:10AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
The person who went to 16:9 ratio for notebook screens should be left on a remote planet.

Instead of 1440x900 we get 1366x768, instead of 1920x1200 we get 1920x1080. Not everyone just watches HD video on their laptops, some of us actually use them for work and need the extra screen real estate.

Even Dell stopped making business laptops that support WUXGA. Gah.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/And AMEN to you, sir! 16:9. Does not help when working with top-end monitors, as most of them are 16:10.]]>Jul 9th 2010 12:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
consumers decided glossy screens would reign, because they look sharper and more crisp under ambient light in stores. ]]>Jul 9th 2010 6:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/

It's not much different from the way televisions are sold at BestBuy. BB employees jack up the contrast and brightness ratios to levels that you'd never actually use in the living room. Yet, people are naturally attracted to what's brighter. With lower glossy screens, it's about what's shinier and with lower res screens, it's all about what's more affordable.]]>Jul 10th 2010 12:35AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Good idea,bad build quality. Same with almost all Acer laptops.
Too bad.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:11AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:12AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
I'm looking for a new laptop, but I'm worried about getting stuck with another laptop that's going to burn my legs.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
Yeah I read the full review, I'm just looking for more detailed information. Sorry I'm just really worried about getting a fiery laptop again.

Does it get uncomfortably warm, or just noticeably? Is there anything on the top or the keyboard?]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:25AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
Yeah I have a cooling pad as well. Doesn't help accept that it keeps the heat directly off my legs. Still though the M1330 is aluminum, or something, on the top which acts as it's own sort of heat sink. So after about 30+ minutes the entire keyboard and mouse become uncomfortable to use.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Also, mine was a different model, the 3697, which was equipped with an 2.4ghz i5. Mine can play source games pretty reliably with the intel hd gpu on max performance. i'm talking steady 60 frames with vert. sync on.
Mine also has the 9 cell battery, which has lasted mine the promised 10.5 to 11 hours of battery life.
The only downside i can really find about this laptop is that it was impossible to get both a dedicated gpu and 9 cell battery.
Also, the thing is a fingerprint magnet. MAGNET. It comes with it's own micro-fiber cleaning pad...]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
Ugh except... not accept. Don't know what I was thinking there.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
You'd still never purchase one, but then maybe one day you'd consider one?

We need to get this guy to run for office!]]>Jul 9th 2010 12:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/I see your point, I was a little of a hypocrite, but what I meant to say was that if they get their build quality up to par with others I might actually consider one in the future, but right now, the build quality of my T61 is like no other.

Office? C'mon, its not like i said I'm sorry to BP]]>Jul 9th 2010 12:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/The AS180T was available for $520 shipped a couple weeks ago, which I thought was a steal for an i3 thin/light of this caliber. After this review, I'm sure of it.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
You oughtta be! No, I'm kidding, but seriously, no amount of gloss will make the contrast and the richness of colors match even a reasonably decent desktop monitor. Personally, I'd take a reduction in the perceived levels of those things in exchange for the increased overall usability of a matte screen. When your reds are orangish, your greens are yellowish, and your blues are greenish, you're just never going to get decent colors.

I have a year-old Acer Timeline and really, the screen is pretty abysmal. The contrast between it and a mid-range Samsung TN display is stunning, about the same as the contrast between that desktop TN and a wide-gamut IPS Dell. I'd happily increase the thickness of a laptop in order to get a better display.]]>Jul 10th 2010 2:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
ASUS Eee PC 1215N..... EASILY.

1.8 dual core processor
ION 2, with a +5,400 3DMark 03 score!
NVIDIA OPTIMUS
Chiclet keyboard
Matte lid
7-hr battery
less than $500
Privacy webcam toggle

... can't wait for the August launch.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
I've been waiting on this one as well. But honestly, this will come down to $$ for me. ]]>Jul 9th 2010 1:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
Ideally, I still want a 13.3" thin laptop with a decent graphics chip, but I'm beginning to give up on that.

I still wish Alienware would release something like an M11x in 13" form factor. An m13x would get my money.

I'm holding out until August I think. I keep hoping some "back to school" products will come out closer to what I want. But this one is definitely interesting.

Nice review.]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/ASUS Eee PC 1215N]]>Jul 9th 2010 3:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 5:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 12:42PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
Thanks.]]>Jul 9th 2010 1:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
- No CD drive
- Two fans/ heatsinks
- Resolution more native on 13" display
- Lighter by 0.4 kg
- Tighter keyboard layout
]]>Jul 9th 2010 11:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 11:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/Jul 9th 2010 12:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
It is a much more desirable machine. I have had the 3820TG-5454G32iks (Core i5 450M, ATI HD5650, $850). http://bit.ly/aTB4Zy

The switching works great, theres almost no heat in 2D operation, the keyboard is not even slightly flexible.

But the shiny bezel and glossy screen are pretty annoying on all of these laptops. I hope to god they fire the guy that keeps designing these... ]]>Jul 9th 2010 12:39PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://bit.ly/d1VuYK]]>Jul 9th 2010 1:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/
Some people seem to be importing for reasonably prices, and digging through Engadget it seems like they've announced them to eventually hit the US:

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/22/acer-aspire-timeline-x-laptops-arrive-stateside-sans-ulv-process/

So maybe soon they'll show up here somewhere.]]>Jul 9th 2010 1:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://bit.ly/akE5DT

I know its a big thread, but there are lots of people ordering these abroad - i think theyre even on sale in Canada! Personally got mine in Russia and there are stores here that would ship via DHL.]]>Jul 9th 2010 1:29PM