This was launched sometime last month but I only had several close encounters with it lately. The Acer Timeline notebook boasts of up to 8 hours battery life and sports a nice slim design (slimmer than most netbooks).
Most of the Acer notebooks I’ve seen around are ugly and bulky but the Acer Timeline series changed that impression. And they’re very light too.
The Timeline has 3 models although I’ve only seen two — the 13.3″ and 14″ models with a resolution of 1366×768 pixels running GMA 4500MHD.
In order for the notebooks to squeeze out 8 hours of battery life, they had to use low-powered CPUs — an Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 (1.4GHz, 10watts TDP) and a Core 2 Solo SU3500 (1.4GHz, 5.5watts TDP) then couple that with 3GB of DDR3 1066MHz RAM. Storage options at 250GB and 320GB on each.
The 13.3″ Acer Timeline costs more at around Php45,000 while the 14″ has a retail price of Php39,990. And oh, did I mention it’s WiMax-ready, has WiFi 802.11n and has options for 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.7 Mbps HSUPA (for 3G models)?
When I asked the guys at ElectroWorld why the smaller 13″ model is more expensive, one of them said “the smaller they are, the more expensive they become”. I should have said “Have you seen the Acer Aspire One” but didn’t bother to argue anymore.
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No, smaller LCD panels == Lower cost.
The difference is because they put more RAM and HDD into the 13″. Weird, but true: http://www.acer.com.ph/timeline/spec/spec.html
I want to know what the price is for the Core2 Duo SU9400 is. I’m not sure if I can go back to single-core CPUs.
I just bought a ACER TIMELINE AS4810T with SU3600 CPu 3gb DDR3 ram and 320GB HDD. also 14″..i still didnt try it..iam at office right now..its in my cars baggage lol…iam sure i dont need a powerful Laptop at all..i have 1 at home.. both my pc and laptop r powerful..i needed a LANG BATTERY LIFE laptop for mobility…i thought Asus eee 1000he but it looks like a KID toy and if this acer even goes 4 hours i will be happy..i need internet on the go as my business.
Acer notebooks aren’t ugly and bulky as they’re designed by BMW fyi. Read and experience before you talk and this isn’t a review as you’re just commenting products without even having one. A reviewer should have the product for him or her to tell something about it not to despise it. CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG. I just had my Timeline 4810T and its working great.
hello! were can i buy acer aspire timeline in pangasinan? is it already available here? thanks!
i already own acer timeline for almost a month now, battery is quite okay, it lasted for 4hrs straight use, pwede na to watch movie and go surfing net nonstop hahaha.
preloaded with vista OS, kya lang nababagalan talga ako sa vista kya.downgrade ko sa windows xp..mas happy ako..
@migz – the more powerful one costs Php45k
@KC – I own 2 Acer netbook/laptop right now. Ugly is a subjective term so I guess we don’t agree on that plain.
I’ve hear rumors that may be the battery was well manufactured with the cooperation of Energizer battery corporation. Do you think that’s true? ( for all readers of this site and including the web master ).
I bought 3810T 3GB DDR3 RAM 320GB HDD. I noticed theres a sim slot hidden at the back. remove the battery and you will see its. I found out that they are using this device for it http://www.option.com/en/products/products/modules/gtm382e/about/#start GTM382E module. It has an NTC sticker so i was thinking to use the device but no software/driver was provided to allow the use of such device. I also dont see it on the device manager. tried downloading the software at the manufacutrers site but it requires a serial number or an IMEI to allow download of driver/software… Maybe I’ll just contact acer regarding this
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does the acer timeline ideal for online gaming?
Why does the U.S. model have built in Wimax/3G/HSPDA? and we don’t? I am still buying this but it is just a bummer to carry a globe tattoo modem on this small laptop.
Hi all the Timeline OWNERS !!
I wonder if the Timeline u got, …
1) has the “SimSlot” or not? (The slot is hidden in the back by the Battery)
2) If it exists, what is your FULL CODE NAME of your Timeline? (For example: 4810TG 354G32Mn/X007)
2) If it exists, can you use “GPRS/EDGE” or “3G” with it?
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH !!!!
Scott and I talked and both felt strongly that the company needs a personal touch. ,
Hi. Does anyone know if the Core 2 Duo SU9400 model is out in the market already and where can i get it? I’ve asked a number of stores but they know when it’s coming out.
Thanks.
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Thinking of recommending this to a casual user – it’s down to ~33K!
hi, meron po b d2 nong chrome finish just like in the US?
here’s the site:
http://www.acer.com/timelinex/en-us/gallery.html
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I’m in a dilemma of choosing the right laptop…….. I shortlisted these two but still can’t make up my mind. Acer timeline x has 8-12hours of battery life and intel core i5 while MacBook pro has the same? Help!
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