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Acer made something of a splash when it trotted out its Timeline Ultra series of Ultrabooks at CES; those waves are just now hitting the shore with a full-on release in the UK under a tweaked Aspire M5 name. Both the 14- and 15-inch models are now known to be packing Intel's Ivy Bridge-era third-generation Core processors, and the "dedicated" video we heard about in January is NVIDIA's Kepler-based GeForce GT 640M, which we saw in the Timeline Ultra M3. Either new PC is still under 20mm (0.8 inches) thick with the option of an SSD, like the M3, but slapping the M5 badge on top means a much narrower display bezel, a backlit keyboard and other more upscale touches that show where your money's going. Picking the 15-inch model adds an optical drive along with a keypad for number-crunching. Mum's the word on exact specs and that all-important pricing, but those questions will be answered by the time the M5 hits British shops in mid-June. Now all that's left is to know when the new Aspire reaches the other side of the Atlantic.

Continue reading Acer ships Aspire M5 Ultrabook to UK in June, Ivy Bridge and Kepler chips in tow

Acer ships Aspire M5 Ultrabook to UK in June, Ivy Bridge and Kepler chips in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire m5AcerAspireM5aspireaspire m5aspire timeline ultra m5AspireM5AspireTimelineUltraM5GeForcegeforce gt 640mGeforceGt640mgt 640mGt640mIntelintel coreIntel Ivy BridgeIntelCoreIntelIvyBridgeivy bridgeIvyBridgekeplerM5nvidianVidia GeForceNvidia KeplerNvidiaGeforceNvidiaKeplertimelinetimeline ultratimeline ultra m5TimelineUltraTimelineUltraM5ultrabookultrabooksTue, 15 May 2012 10:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 brings an NVIDIA Kepler GPU to the ultrabook party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/#comments Acer unveiled several new Ultrabooks at CeBIT last week (we spent time with the V5 and V3) but its M3 may be the most special one of all. NVIDIA mentions it will not only be the first with a discrete GPU -- beating Lenovo's T430u to the punch -- but that the included GeForce GT640M is based on the long-awaited 28nm Kepler architecture. That should give it enough power to run the latest games while still remaining true to the ultrabook tag with a 20mm thick frame and (promised) 8 hours of battery life thanks to Optimus technology. The 15-inch Aspire Timeline M3 Ultra also breaks the mold by squeezing in a DVD drive for games you can't get from Steam, along with options for either a hybrid hard drive / SSD or SSD-only storage setup. Neither company has included a pricetag in their joyful announcements, but these no-compromise packages are expected to begin shipping later this month.

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 brings an NVIDIA Kepler GPU to the ultrabook party originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15 inch15-inch15Inch20mm28 nm28Nmaceraspireaspire timeline ultraaspire timeline ultra m3AspireTimelineUltraAspireTimelineUltraM3discrete gpudiscrete graphicsDiscreteGpuDiscreteGraphicsgeforcegeforce gt640mGeforceGt640mgpukeplerm3nvidiaoptimustimelinetimeline ultraTimelineUltraultrabookTue, 13 Mar 2012 23:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer announces 'world's thinnest' 13.3-inch Aspire S5 Ultrabook at CES 2012 (update: pictures)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/acer-aspire-a5-ultrabook-announced-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/acer-aspire-a5-ultrabook-announced-ces-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/08/acer-aspire-a5-ultrabook-announced-ces-2012/#comments Not surprisingly, Acer's jumping on the quickly-expanding Ultrabook bandwagon here at CES 2012, with the Aspire S5 being the first out of the chute. It's a 13.3-incher that'll check it at under three pounds, offering up Instant On functionality, a magnesium-aluminum alloy cover (in Onyx Black), HDMI / USB 3.0 / Thunderbolt (!) ports and an SSD for good measure. We're told that it'll start shipping in Q2 of this year, but other details remain under wraps.

Gallery: Acer Aspire S5 announced

Gallery: Acer Aspire S5

Continue reading Acer announces 'world's thinnest' 13.3-inch Aspire S5 Ultrabook at CES 2012 (update: pictures)

Acer announces 'world's thinnest' 13.3-inch Aspire S5 Ultrabook at CES 2012 (update: pictures) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceraspireaspire s5AspireS5breaking newscesces 2012Ces2012hdmilaptops5thunderboltultrabookusb 3.0Usb3.0Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook-review/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook-review/#comments Until now, Windows fans have had precious few alternatives to the MacBook Air. Sure, there's Samsung's Series 9, but just like the original Air, it's far from cheap. Since then, of course, Apple has cut the Air's starting price to $999, while the Windows options -- now marketed as Ultrabooks -- are about to mushroom in number. And so far, they're all starting in the (more reasonable) neighborhood of a thousand bucks, making these pinch-thin, long-lasting laptops accessible to the budget-conscious masses.

Acer's Aspire S3 was the first to hit the market here in the States, and with an entry price of $899, it's currently the least expensive. That it's skinny (just 13mm thick, to be exact), should be a given, but it also claims to wake from sleep in two seconds flat and reconnect to known networks in two and a half. But, as the least pricey Ultrabook on the shelf, it also forgoes some specs you might have liked to see -- namely, all-flash storage and USB 3.0. But does that matter much when you're potentially saving hundreds of dollars? Let's find out.

Gallery: Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook review

Continue reading Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook review

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AcerAcer Aspireacer aspire s3Acer Aspire S3 UltrabookAcer S3AcerAspireAcerAspireS3AcerAspireS3UltrabookAcerS3Aspireaspire s3AspireS3Core i5Core i5-2467MCoreI5CoreI5-2467minstant-onIntelreviewS3s3 ultrabookS3Ultrabookultra low voltageultrabookUltrabook S3ultrabooksUltrabookS3UltraLowVoltageultraportableultraportablesulvFri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook opened up for the FCC, should have showered first]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook-opened-up-for-the-fcc-should-have-show/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook-opened-up-for-the-fcc-should-have-show/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/21/acer-aspire-s3-ultrabook-opened-up-for-the-fcc-should-have-show/#comments Dark stains aside, it looks like the S3's WiFi and Bluetooth credentials are all in order so we'll hopefully see its skinny 17mm (0.67-inch) form stateside before too long. The regulatory teardown pics don't tell us a great deal, but then we already know plenty from our earlier hands-on: a choice of Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, a 13.3-inch (1366 x 768) display and a competitive €799 European price tag, not to mention some heavy expectations from the Ultrabook promoters at Intel.

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook opened up for the FCC, should have showered first originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire Ultrabook S3 hands-on

Continue reading Acer Aspire Ultrabook S3 hands-on (update: video!)

Acer Aspire Ultrabook S3 hands-on (update: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't mind eyeballing a few impossibly clean renders when we get wind of a new toy, but there's nothing like the real McCoy. Today's bones slipped out of a (now pulled) HDblog hands-on of the Acer Aspire 3951 Ultrabook, possibly leaked ahead of an IFA 2011 embargo. The genuine article looks nearly identical to its rendered counterpart, albeit a bit thicker and more plasticky. The unveiled 13.3-inch MacBook Air competitor reportedly sports a second generation Intel Core processor, boots from sleep in under two seconds, and is only 13mm thick. The price? While there is no official word on this exact model, Acer head-honcho JT Wang mentioned last week that the outfit was prepping to launch a new Ultrabook in September for about $800. Lines up nicely with the Acer 3951's rumored $770-960 price range, doesn't it?

Acer Aspire 3951 photos leaked, new Ultrabooks to launch in September originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 19:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like Acer may be dropping down to the lightweight laptop division, now that images of its so-called Aspire 3951 have leaked out of Vietnam. An ostensible rival to the recently refreshed MacBook Air, the 13.3-inch 3951 reportedly boasts a similarly slim design, measuring 13mm thick and weighing less than 1.4 kilograms (about three pounds). According to Sohoa, the aluminum-cased device is powered by a second generation Intel Core processor, features an optional 160GB SSD, and offers more than six hours of battery life, along with Bluetooth 4.0 support. Much like the Air, this Aspire can purportedly boot up pretty fast, as well, rousing from sleep mode in just 1.7 seconds. It's rumored that Acer will release this new line in October within the curiously affordable price range between $770 and $960, but we'll have to wait and see whether that actually comes to fruition. In the meantime, you can check out an extra image of the Aspire 3951 below, or hit the source link for the full collection.

[Thanks, @tranquochuyvn]

Update: Oddly enough, it appears that we've caught a glimpse of this exact same laptop before, except it was portrayed by M.I.C. Gadget as a Thunderbolt MacBook Air leak. Perhaps the folks received some bad intel, be it intentional or not.

Continue reading Acer's Aspire 3951 leaks with MacBook Air-like specs, available in October?

Acer's Aspire 3951 leaks with MacBook Air-like specs, available in October? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Aug 2011 07:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13-inch160gbaceracer aspireAcerAspireairaspireaspire 3951Aspire3951battery lifeBatteryLifebluetoothbluetooth 4.0Bluetooth4.0bootingCPUimageintelintel coreIntel Core iIntelCoreIntelCoreIlaptopleakmacbookmacbook airMacbookAirprocessorrumorssdvietnamTue, 09 Aug 2011 07:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer debuts WiDi-equipped Aspire 5755 laptop]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/acer-debuts-widi-equipped-aspire-5755-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/acer-debuts-widi-equipped-aspire-5755-laptop/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/18/acer-debuts-widi-equipped-aspire-5755-laptop/#comments Intent on buying a new Acer laptop but not satisfied with the just-announced TravelMate 8481 thin-and-light? Then perhaps you'll find the company's new and slightly larger Aspire 5755 model more to your taste. This one packs a 15.6-inch display with a rather lowly 1366 x 768 resolution, but it at least boasts some built-in WiDi so you can easily view movies (or anything else) on a larger display without the need for any pesky cables. Otherwise, you'll get your choice of Intel Core processors (up to a Core i7-2820QM), up to 8GB of RAM and a maximum 1TB of storage, NVIDIA's Optimus-enabled GeForce GT 540M graphics, and either a Blu-ray or basic DVD drive -- all for a starting price of £899 (or roughly $1,440). Still no word on a North American release, but this one's available in the UK right now.

Acer debuts WiDi-equipped Aspire 5755 laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5755aceracer aspireacer aspire 5755AcerAspireAcerAspire5755aspireaspire 5755Aspire5755widiMon, 18 Jul 2011 19:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer releases third-gen Aspire Timeline X laptops with Sandy Bridge, but only in Taiwan for now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/acer-releases-third-gen-aspire-timeline-x-laptops-with-sandy-bri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/acer-releases-third-gen-aspire-timeline-x-laptops-with-sandy-bri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/acer-releases-third-gen-aspire-timeline-x-laptops-with-sandy-bri/#comments If you've been waiting for Sandy Bridge to land on Acer's Timeline X laptops, then today's your day. Well, it depends, as these new machines are only available in Taiwan for the time being. Just a few hours ago, the lucky folks over at Engadget Chinese managed to get up close and personal with these bad boys: we have a couple of 13.3-inch 3830TGs (pictured after the break), a 14-inch 4830TG, and a 15.6-inch 5830TG (pictured above). With the exception of Core i3-2310M on one of the 3830TGs, these laptops all come with Core i5-2410M, NVIDIA GT540M (with 2GB DDR3 RAM), 640GB hard drive, 2GB DDR3 RAM, and USB 3.0 ports. As for multimedia, sitting below the 1,366 x 768 LED-backlit LCDs are Dolby Home Theater speakers by Kenwood, and additionally, the two larger models also pack a DVD Super Multi DL drive.

Compared to the previous-gen Timeline X range, the most notable difference here is the new chiclet keyboard brought over from the Ethos range, which should trap a lot less dirt thanks to the tighter gaps. You'll see that the new Timeline X ID has gone for a more tranquil look -- the touchpad no longer has a silver trim around it, and likewise, the edges around the body are no longer tapered. Also gone is the removable battery underneath, but given the impressive portability (4.12 pounds, 4.67 pounds, and 5.49 pounds, respectively), we won't miss this feature too much. On the contrary, there's now an extra mouse button, presumably for offering better left and right-clicking. So far so good, and if you're digging these laptops as well, then they can be yours for between NT$32,900 (US$1,133) and NT39,900 (US$1,374). Head over to Engadget Chinese for the whole stash of hands-on photos.

Continue reading Acer releases third-gen Aspire Timeline X laptops with Sandy Bridge, but only in Taiwan for now

Acer releases third-gen Aspire Timeline X laptops with Sandy Bridge, but only in Taiwan for now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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 Acer's just outed several of its latest laptop offerings, including the new Aspire 5750, 5750G and 7750G, and all three have Intel's 2nd gen Core i7 2630QM CPUs. The Aspire 5750 and 7750 boast up to 6GB of memory, while the 5750 is upgradeable to 8GB via two 4GB modules. Likewise the 7750G has a hard drive capacity of up to 750GB, while the 5750 has an up to 640GB HDD. All three have a host of graphics options, and the 5750G comes with NVIDIA's brand new GeForece GT 540M graphics, which the 7750G comes with ATI Mobility Radeon HD 6550 or 6650 graphics standard. All three models have LED, backlit displays, with the Aspire 5750 and 5750G measuring in at 15.6-inches, while the 7750G is a 17.3-incher with a resolution of 1600 x 900. All three laptops have Dolby Advanced Audio v2 virtual surround sound and HDMI ports, and the 7750G has an optional BluRay drive. All three Aspire models will be available on January 9th, and the 5750 and 5750G will have a starting price of $899.99, while the 7750G will start at $1029.99. Full press release is after the break.

Continue reading Acer rolls out new Aspire 5750, 5750G, and 7750G laptops with Intel's latest processors

Acer rolls out new Aspire 5750, 5750G, and 7750G laptops with Intel's latest processors originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>525357505750g7750gaceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneaspirecesces 2011ces2011laptoplaptopssandy bridgeSandyBridgeWed, 05 Jan 2011 14:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer debuts Aspire AS8950G laptop with updated Intel CPU]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/acer-debuts-aspire-as8950g-laptop-with-updated-intel-cpus/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/acer-debuts-aspire-as8950g-laptop-with-updated-intel-cpus/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/acer-debuts-aspire-as8950g-laptop-with-updated-intel-cpus/#comments Acer's just announced its newest addition to the Aspire laptop lineup, the AS8950G. The latest Aspire packs the just announced Intel Core i7 2630 QM CPU, an ATI Mobility Radeon 6850 GPU with 2GB of dedicated video memory, 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM (which is upgradeable to 16GB), and a 750GB SATA drive (with support for up to 1.5TB). The 18.4-incher also boasts and LED backlit full HD display, BluRay drive, and five built-in speakers and a subwoofer for surround sound. Other than that, it's got an HDMI port, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, Gigabit ethernet, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. The Acer Aspire AS8950 is set to be available on January 9th at a starting price of $1599.99. Full press release is after the break.

Continue reading Acer debuts Aspire AS8950G laptop with updated Intel CPU

Acer debuts Aspire AS8950G laptop with updated Intel CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We don't have full details yet, but Acer has just launched three new Aspire laptops, all featuring AMD's Fusion APU. Up first, the 10.1-inch Aspire One 522 -- which we've seen previously -- boasts the AMD C-50 APU, AMD Radeon HD 6250 graphics, and it supports 1080p video with HDMI output. The 10.1-inch panel has WXGA resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio, and other features include Wi-Fi and LAN, plus optional Bluetooth or 3G. The Aspire One 522 will come in green or black. No word on pricing or availability yet. The other two offerings Acer has announced are the Aspire 15.6-inch 5253 and the 14-inch 4253. These bad boys feature AMD's E-Series accelerated processing unit, as well as its Vision engine. The Aspire 5253 can pack up to 8GB of DDR3 SDRAM, and both laptops feature 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi. There's no pricing or availability information for these, yet either, but we'll let you know as soon as we do.

Acer outs three AMD Fusion powered laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 12:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceramdaspireaspire 4253aspire 5253aspire one 522Aspire4253Aspire5253AspireOne522cesces 2011ces2011fusionnetbooknetbooksWed, 05 Jan 2011 12:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire One 522 falls from the clouds, sporting dual-core 1GHz Ontario APU?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/acer-aspire-one-522-falls-from-the-clouds-sporting-dual-core-1g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/acer-aspire-one-522-falls-from-the-clouds-sporting-dual-core-1g/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/23/acer-aspire-one-522-falls-from-the-clouds-sporting-dual-core-1g/#comments AMD Fusion's taken its sweet, sweet time getting here, but we're hearing you'll be able to get your hands on some Atom-beating netbook chips soon -- for instance, in this Acer Aspire One 522, which will reportedly drive its oh-so-glossy 10.1-inch, 720p screen with a 1GHz AMD C-50 Ontario APU. In case you need a brief refresher, Ontario's the chip rated at just nine watts, meaning we should expect some fairly decent battery life here, though possibly not the heroic performance of its 1.6GHz Zacate cousin. Aside from those specs, the Acer's mostly your standard netbook -- three USB ports, VGA-out, a webcam and 802.11 b/g/n WiFi -- though it does have HDMI out, something you won't find on the otherwise similar Aspire One D255. It's hard to say what it'll cost stateside, but a Thai e-tailer's ringing up a version right now with 2GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive for 12,829 baht (about $425). Wonder if it runs Android?

Acer Aspire One 522 falls from the clouds, sporting dual-core 1GHz Ontario APU? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Dec 2010 18:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1GHzaceracer aspire oneAcerAspireOneAMDAMD FusionAmdFusionAPUaspireaspire oneAspireOneC-50dual-corefusionlaptopnetbookOntarioThu, 23 Dec 2010 18:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire 5742G laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics reviewed, es ist schnell]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/acer-aspire-5742g-laptop-with-nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-graphics-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/acer-aspire-5742g-laptop-with-nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-graphics-re/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/acer-aspire-5742g-laptop-with-nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-graphics-re/#comments Acer Aspire 5742G laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics reviewed, proven wunderbar When first announced, we had fears that the new NVIDIA GeForce GT 500M-series graphics would be little more than a tweak of a clock speed here and a new sticker there, as the specs of the 540M (96 CUDA cores, 128-bit memory interface) match the 435M series bit-for-bit. But, a Notebook Journal review of the first laptop to bear NVIDIA's latest, the Acer Aspire 5742G, finds that the performance boost is tangible. "Much stronger," even, scoring 8315 points in 3DMark 06 -- a good bit higher than the 435M scores we've seen. The laptop otherwise is said to be quite a powerhouse, with a massive 8GB of DDR3 memory onboard, but it's a gentle machine too, Optimus letting the thing run cool and long (up to five hours on a charge) when you're not getting your frag on. Indeed it's deemed the most powerful notebook you can buy for €700, and while that translates to roughly $920, we'll have to see what Acer decides to charge when it comes Stateside.

[Thanks, Markus]

Acer Aspire 5742G laptop with NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M graphics reviewed, es ist schnell originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>540m5742gaceracer aspire 5742mAcerAspire5742maspiregeforcegeforce gtgeforce gt 540mGeforceGtGeforceGt540mlaptopnvidiareviewTue, 21 Dec 2010 14:35:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M refreshes mobile graphics midrange (update: hands-on pics)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-refreshes-mobile-graphics-midrange-start/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-refreshes-mobile-graphics-midrange-start/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/05/nvidia-geforce-gt-540m-refreshes-mobile-graphics-midrange-start/#comments Uh oh, just as we thought NVIDIA had moved beyond its penchant for rebadging hardware, here comes the vanguard of its 500M mobile GPU series -- which happens to be specced nearly identically to what's already on offer in the 400M family. The GT 540M chip maintains the same 96 CUDA cores and 128-bit memory interface as the GT 435M, but earns its new livery by cranking up graphics and processor clock speeds to 672MHz and 1344MHz, respectively, while also taking the onboard memory to a max speed of 900MHz. Power requirements have been kept unchanged, mind you, and NVIDIA itself admits it's exploiting the maturation of the production process to just throw out some speedier parts. China gets the GT 540M immediately, courtesy of Acer, while the rest of the world should be able to buy in at some point next month. Jump past the break for the full press release.

Update: We've managed to track down the particular Acer model that'll mark the GT 540M's debut, it's called the Aspire 4741G. The option we saw came equipped with a 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-480M processor, 4GB of RAM, a 640GB HDD, a Blu-ray disc drive, and a 14-inch screen up top. There's not much, aside from the new top cover design, to really distinguish this from the rest of Acer's Aspire line, with the keyboard in particular being the very same one that we've witnessed on Timeline series machines for over a year now -- comfortable, well spaced, but exhibiting quite a bit of flex around the Enter key. See more of it in the gallery below.

Gallery: Acer Aspire 4741G with NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M hands-on

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NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M refreshes mobile graphics midrange (update: hands-on pics) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer goes pastel with 10.1-inch Aspire One Happy dual-booting netbook originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AcerAcer Aspire HappyAcerAspireHappyandroidandroid netbookAndroidNetbookaspireAspire Happyaspire oneAspire One HappyAspireHappyAspireOneAspireOneHappyatomatom n450AtomN450colorfulcolorsdual bootDualBootgooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidlaptopn450netbooknotebookukwindowswindows 7Windows7Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer unveils AMD-infused Aspire AZ3100 AIO, Revo 3700 nettop now available for $349]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/acer-unveils-amd-infused-aspire-z3100-aio-revo-3700-nettop-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/acer-unveils-amd-infused-aspire-z3100-aio-revo-3700-nettop-now/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/acer-unveils-amd-infused-aspire-z3100-aio-revo-3700-nettop-now/#comments Can you smell it in the air? Autumn is most assuredly here. Sure, you can deduce as much from equinoxes or changing leaves, but if you ask us, it's almost just as precise to go by a new, pre-holiday product cycle. Acer's taken the cue with two new desktop SKUs -- one each in the nettop and all-in-one categories. First with the latter: the 21.5-inch AZ3100 all-in-one (pictured). A tier lower than the AZ5700, this one lacks the multitouch and TV tuner, and instead utilizes a 2GHz AMD Athlon II 170u processor, NVIDIA GeForce 9200 graphics, 3GB RAM, and 500GB HDD. Add in a DVD drive, webcam, HDMI, six USB 2.0 ports, Windows 7 Home Premium, and a side chassis for "cable management." It does best its older brother in the price category, though, at just $599 -- about five Benjamins lower.

As for the Aspire Revo 3700, it was actually announced earlier this month, but now we've got the skinny on this book-sized nettop's price and availability. That'd be $349 for the tag, and a street date of approximately... now, according to the press release. Speaking of which, all pertinent paperwork can be found after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire Z3100 AIO and AspireRevo AR3700 nettop press photos

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Acer unveils AMD-infused Aspire AZ3100 AIO, Revo 3700 nettop now available for $349 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceraioall in oneall-in-oneAllInOneamd athlonamd athlon iiAmdAthlonAmdAthlonIiar 3700Ar3700aspireaspire revoAspireRevoathlon II neo dual core k325AthlonIiNeoDualCoreK325AthlonX2atomaz 3100Az3100d 525D525geforce 9200Geforce9200intel atomintel atom d525IntelAtomIntelAtomD525ionnet topNetTopnvidianvidia ionNvidiaIonrevoz 3100Z3100Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[NVIDIA trots out GeForce 400M series laptops, shows off StarCraft II gameplay (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/nvidia-trots-out-geforce-400m-series-laptops-shows-off-starcraf/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/nvidia-trots-out-geforce-400m-series-laptops-shows-off-starcraf/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/nvidia-trots-out-geforce-400m-series-laptops-shows-off-starcraf/#comments You might have hoped that NVIDIA's introduction of the 400M series of mobile GPUs would bring about a slew of hot new laptops to drop into our gaming boudoirs, but we are in fact left facing more of the same. Externally, anyhow. The chipmaker rolled out the green carpet for a set of upcoming machines in London today, but they were refreshes, rather than overhauls, of current hardware. The big news is to be found within, as the new GTX 460M has made a home inside the updated ASUS G53, Toshiba Qosmio X505, and MSI GT663. The common thread among these three is that they're all big and hefty, and all emit a subtle vroom sound every time you touch them. What we learned from NVIDIA today is that the GTX 480M will remain an exotic (you might even call it quixotic) GPU reserved for large-screen gaming stations, the GTX 470M will similarly be an enthusiast part, and the GTX 460M will be the company's big play for the mainstream performance market. It also became clear that even the third GPU in the company's mobile hierarchy will need quite a bulky cooling setup (and a proportionately huge charger) to do its job, but NVIDIA's promises of much-improved performance might just make it worthwhile.

As to the more sane among us, there was a selection of pleasingly thinner machines, like the ASUS N53 and Acer Aspire 5745, which make do with the lower-specced GT 420M and GT 425M graphics chips. Those are expected to be NVIDIA's biggest sellers, and the video demo after the break of the 425M churning through StarCraft II is certainly appealing. We should note, however, that the latest (though definitely not greatest) Prince of Persia game was also on tap on one of these machines and its frame rate gave us a delightful old-timey feeling any time we entered combat with its emulation of stop-motion animation. So, as ever, it's looking like great graphics will require great rigs, but we can probably expect a decent -- not game-changing (get it?) -- leap in performance among the lighter options as well.

Gallery: NVIDIA trots out GeForce 400M series laptops

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NVIDIA trots out GeForce 400M series laptops, shows off StarCraft II gameplay (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d vision3dtv play3dtvPlay3dVision400m series400mSeries5745acerakoyaaspireaspire 5745Aspire5745asusfermig53gameplaygamesgeforcegpugraphicsgt663gtx 460mGtx460mhands-onlaptoplaptopsmedionmedion akoyaMedionAkoyamobile gpumobile graphicsMobileGpuMobileGraphicsmsimsi gt663MsiGt663n53nvidiaqosmio x505QosmioX505refreshstarcraftstarcraft 2starcraft iiStarcraft2StarcraftIitoshibaupgradevideovideo gamesVideoGamesx505Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer introduces Atom D525-equipped Aspire Revo 3700, your den swoons]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/acer-introduces-atom-d525-equipped-aspire-revo-3700-your-den-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/acer-introduces-atom-d525-equipped-aspire-revo-3700-your-den-sw/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/08/acer-introduces-atom-d525-equipped-aspire-revo-3700-your-den-sw/#comments Ah, hello again! It seems like just yesterday that we were talking up Acer's latest Aspire Revo -- a '3600' model equipped with a dual-core Atom 330 and NVIDIA's Ion graphics system. Nearly a year to the day, we're now faced with the company's latest and greatest subcompact, the Aspire Revo 3700. As far as evolutionary advancements go, this one's fairly predictable -- within the one-liter box is a 1.8GHz Atom D525 dual-core processor, NVIDIA's next-generation Ion platform, support for 1080p video playback, a 500GB hard drive, four USB 2.0 ports, 4GB of DDR3 memory, VGA / HDMI outputs, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, gigabit Ethernet and a mini PCIe slot. It's expected to ship later this year with a $580 price tag, but it's still a TV tuner shy of being exactly what our living room asked for.

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Acer introduces Atom D525-equipped Aspire Revo 3700, your den swoons originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you can get an eye-catching all-in-one desktop or tower, or an especially small form factor PC (or Mac), but we're pretty sure there's plenty of folks just looking for a simple black box. Of course, there's not exactly any shortage of those, but Acer has now added a few more options with its new Aspire X3 and M3 series desktops, which it says are designed to be "efficient in form and function." That means each are small, but not too small, and pack the mid-range specs you'd expect, including your choice of AMD or Intel processors (Athlon II, Phenom II, Core i3 or Pentium E6600), ATI HD 5450, NVIDIA GeForce 9200 or integrated Intel graphics, up to 1TB of storage on the X3 or 640GB on the M3 and, last but not least, an illuminated blue power button that ensures the desktop "can be found even in a dark cabinet." Head on past the break for the complete press release, and look for the systems to be available at all the usual retailers immediately with a starting price of $449.99.

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Acer rolls out space-saving Aspire X3, M3 series desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hoping to get your hot little hands on those brushed metal keys and gorgeous LED touchpad? You're in luck, as the 18.4-inch Acer Aspire 8943G (aka Ethos) has finally arrived stateside. $1,549 buys you a 1.6GHz Core i7-720QM and 4GB of RAM, plus a 1GB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 and Blu-ray drive to power that 1080p LED-backlit screen.

If you'd rather not lug around a 10.1 pound desktop replacement, though, or if the 8943G's a little too rich for your blood, Acer's got some other machines that might better match your style. The Acer Aspire AS7745 and AS5745 -- incremental updates to these puppies -- bring home Core i5 and Core i7 processors, with the $1,399 17.3-inch AS7745G boasting Radeon HD 5650 graphics and Blu-ray while the $899 AS5745PG comes with a 15.6-inch multitouch screen. There's even a budget lineup starting at $429 next month if you're looking for a netbook alternative. No matter which you choose, you'll find details in the press releases after the break... but since you know you really want that 8943G (see the gallery below) you might as well hit Amazon at our more coverage link. You didn't need that rent money, right?

Gallery: Acer Aspire 8943G and 5943G hands-on


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Acer Aspire 8943G hits US retailers, less glorious laptops in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire One 521, Gateway LT22 and LT2203

AMD netbooks: Acer Aspire One 521 and Gateway LT22 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire oneacer aspire one 521AcerAspireOneAcerAspireOne521amdamd neoamd v105AmdNeoAmdV105aspireaspire oneaspire one 521AspireOneAspireOne521GatewayGateway LT22Gateway LT2203GatewayLt22GatewayLt2203hands-onimpressionsLT22LT2203netbooknetbook summitNetbookSummitpreviewWed, 26 May 2010 17:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer launches 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1825PT netvertible]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/#comments If you've suddenly found yourself torn between a tablet and netbook, Acer wants you to know you're not alone. It also wants you to know there are options, one of which would benefit said company's bottom line should you choose to accept. The new Aspire Timeline 1825PT is an 11.6-inch netvertible at heart, boasting a swivel-screen multitouch panel (1,366 x 768 resolution), up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor, integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, HDMI / VGA outputs, a 250GB or 320GB hard drive, integrated media card slot, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, a VGA webcam, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, gigabit Ethernet and a 6-cell battery that can reportedly last up to eight solid hours under ideal conditions (read: no chance). There's even a multitouch trackpad and gobs of bloatware to really cap things off, with color options including diamond black, sapphire blue and ruby red -- all of which sound seductively awesome. A 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium gets you going, but it'll take at least £599.99 ($886) to get one headed your way.

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Acer launches 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1825PT netvertible originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 01:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, TheLostSwede]

Acer Aspire 5551G, 5553G and 7551G keep the Phenom II X3 and X4 leaks flowing originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 May 2010 19:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5551G5553G7551GAceracer aspireAcerAspireamazonamdaspireleakleakedn830n930phenomphenom iiPhenom II X3Phenom II X3 n830phenom ii x4Phenom II X4 N930PhenomIiPhenomIiX3PhenomIiX3N830PhenomIiX4PhenomIiX4N930quad-coreTue, 04 May 2010 19:23:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G and TimelineX 3820T, 4820T, 5820T get hands-on treatment]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/acer-aspire-ethos-8943g-and-timelinex-3820t-4820t-5820t-get-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/acer-aspire-ethos-8943g-and-timelinex-3820t-4820t-5820t-get-ha/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/31/acer-aspire-ethos-8943g-and-timelinex-3820t-4820t-5820t-get-ha/#comments Oh, what a gloomy morning it's been in London, but that didn't stop Electricpig from attending Acer's UK launch event for its voguish Aspire Ethos and power-sipping TimelineX laptops. The Ethos 8943G, pictured above, is described as a more affordable alternative (at "half the price") to the ASUS NX90, packing a touchscreen-like trackpad for media control, a sturdy chiclet keyboard and an 18.4-inch full HD screen with decent viewing angle. As for the TimelineX trio, Electricpig praises the brushed aluminum lids and the grip on the closed 13.3-inch model, but the meat lies in the 12-hour battery life -- this is the same as the previous line-up, even though WiFi usage is included and the CPUs are now more powerful. If you fancy something more portable, word has it that the 11.6-inch TimelineX 1830T -- a no-show today -- will be out towards the end of June, otherwise the TimelineX trio can be yours from £599.99 ($909) in May, and the Ethos for £1,099.99 ($1,666) in June. Until then, gorge yourselves on the photos at the source links.

Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G and TimelineX 3820T, 4820T, 5820T get hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire Ethos

Acer launches Aspire Ethos line with swanky 5943G and 8943G models originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Acer sneaked in a bunch of other TimelineX models as well: the 13.3-inch 3820T, 14-inch 4820T, and 15.6-inch 5820T, each with your choice of Core i3, i5, or i7 processors, all under an inch thick, and again offering eight hours of battery life for frugal computers. No prices on any of 'em, though!

Acer unveils its thin and light Aspire TimelineX 1830T (update: other models too!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1830t520umaceracer aspireacer aspire timelinex 1830tAcerAspireAcerAspireTimelinex1830taspireaspire timelinexaspire timelinex 1830tAspireTimelinexAspireTimelinex1830tcore i5core i5-520umCoreI5CoreI5-520uminteltimelinexultralightWed, 17 Mar 2010 07:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/#comments Acer has rolled into CeBIT with a few all-new systems, but it's also taken the opportunity to introduce some updates to its existing models, including six new revisions to its Aspire and TravelMate lines. Leading things off are the high(ish)-end Aspire 8942 and Aspire 5942, which pack 18.4 and 15.6-inch displays, your choice of the latest 2010 Core processors, an integrated TV tuner, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 1.2TB of storage (courtesy of to 640GB drives), and some niceties like a multitouch trackpad, and a CineSurround sound system with a "Tuba CineBass" booster. It's joined by the TravelMate 8372 Timeline series, which is itself available in 13.3-, 14-, and 15.6-inch varieties with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and the 15.6-inch Acer TravelMate 6594, which packs a Core i5 or i7 processor and ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics. Rounding out the standard laptops are the 17.3-inch Acer TravelMate 7740 and 15.6-inch 5740, which come equipped with Core i3 or i5 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and either integrated or ATI Radeon HD5470 graphics.

As if that wasn't enough, Acer has also introduced the new 11.6-inch Aspire One 752 netbook, which actually packs a Celeron ULV processor instead of the usual Atom, and the Aspire Predator G7750 gaming PC, which finishes things off in a suitably over-the-top fashion with a Core i7 Extreme Edition processor, liquid cooling, dual LAN connectivity, swappable hard drive bays, and support for Acer's GD245HQ 3D monitor. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look at some of the offerings.

Gallery: Acer TravelMate Timeline laptops hands-on

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Acer kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire 1820PT convertible hands-on

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Acer Aspire 1820PT convertible hands-on, priced for 599 euros originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer Aspire One 532G with ION 2 priced at an aggressive 379 euros originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Core i5 and i7-equipped laptops / desktops emerge from every corner originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's maintained a steady lead in the race to sell as many netbooks as possible in the past year. That's largely because the Taiwanese manufacturer figured out early that basic netbooks at lower prices would fly off shelves. And the new Aspire One 532h doesn't mess with that formula: the 10.1-inch netbook packs a new Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of RAM, Windows 7 Starter, 160GB hard drive and a six-cell battery all for $299. Yeah, we said $299. But at $100 less than most of the competition, how does the 532h compare in quality? What sacrifices, if any, are made for the lower price? We spent some time with the little guy, so hit the break for the full review of one of the cheapest Windows 7 netbooks around.

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Acer Aspire One 532h review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer issues US recall for 22,000 laptops going disco inferno originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jan 2010 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gateway EC18T / Acer Aspire 1420P convertible tablet hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's Aspire 1820PTZ convertible tablet hits the wilds of Singapore originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Let's face it, not everyone needs (or wants) to carry their computer around on the daily routine. Sacrificing portability can have its advantages -- and while nettops and all-in-one PCs have become a much more dominant force this year, the traditional, highly upgradeable desktop tower is still the reigning bang-for-the-buck champ. Just make sure your certain special someone has enough desk real estate for whatever potentially-enormous chassis you decide to take home and wrap.

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Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Andy]

Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT now made to order in UK, estimated for January 25 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, SaintAndrew]

Aspire Timeline 1820PT convertible twists its way onto Acer's US site originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Acer's Aspire Timeline 1820PT lit up our radar today after going official in Italy and arriving unheralded on the company's Australian site. Yet another 11.6-inch convertible notebook, this guy ships with Windows 7 Home Premium and features both multitouch display and touchpad, up to 1366 x 768 display resolution, an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.2GHz) processor, GMA X4500MHD, up to 8GB RAM and 320GB storage, 3G, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. In addition to all that, this bad boy sports the usual ins 'n outs, including HDMI and a card reader, and boasts an eight hour battery life. Sounds like the company's 1820P, eh? We thought so too. No word yet on price or stateside availability, but you can get a closer look in the gallery below, and be sure to peep the specs after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT

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Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT convertible hits Australia, gets specs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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