Bringing a new level of performance to its award-winning Timeline Series of thin and light notebooks, Acer America today launched the Aspire TimelineX family. This next-generation product line delivers the extreme mobility and battery life performance the Timeline Series is known for, and elevates it with impressive processing power. Available today at U.S. retailers nationwide, the TimelineX Series starts at $599.99.
The Aspire TimelineX notebooks are ideal for consumers, students and professionals on the move, who require extreme PC portability without being tethered to a power source or compromising computing performance. The Aspire TimelineX notebooks are designed to deliver eight hours of battery life,(1) achieved by combining Intel’s latest Core™ processing technology, advanced power management and LED backlit displays, which results in a thin, light, more energy-efficient and longer lasting mobile PC.
Extreme Thin and Light Mobile Performance
The new Aspire TimelineX Series is available in four distinct notebook display sizes, including the 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1830T, 13.3-inch 3820T, 14-inch 4820T and the 15.6-inch 5820T. Housed in premium, black brushed aluminium, the TimelineX notebooks are sleek and portable at less than one-inch thin in lightweight form factors ranging from 3 to 5.5 pounds.
Offering either Intel® Core™ i3 or Core™ i5 full-voltage processors and ample 3GB or 4GB of memory, the TimelineX Series is well-equipped to tackle multiple applications. Aspire TimelineX users can multitask vigorously, even with graphic-intensive applications, simultaneously exploring the Internet, listening to music and downloading videos – all on the go. The entire line of TimelineX notebooks comes with Windows® 7 Home Premium for maximum productivity.
Mobile Form Factors for Every Lifestyle
For consumers who require a full-size notebook with plenty of screen real estate, the 5.5 pound, 15.6-inch Aspire 5820T and the 4.65 pound, 14-inch Aspire 4820T are ideal. The Aspire 5820T and the Aspire 4820T notebooks feature an integrated optical drive and come configured with the Intel® Core™ i3 or i5 processors, 320GB or 500GB hard drive and 4GB of memory. For quick, one-touch control, the Aspire 5820T and 4820T feature Media Controls to open often used programs and control media. The Aspire 5820T also features a dedicated numeric keypad. The starting price for both lines is $749.99 (MSRP).
For users who require systems with discrete graphics, the 14-inch Aspire 4820TG features ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 Graphics for realistic gaming, video and more with full DirectX® 11 support. Switchable™ Graphics technology lets users have the best of both worlds with maximum performance when needed and long battery life when on-the-go. The Aspire 4820TG also utilizes Acer PowerSmart technology, which automatically adjusts the PC’s power settings to maximize performance and allow all-day computing on a single charge. One touch of the keyboard’s PowerSmart button adjusts the display color and brightness and saves 66 percent more power in sleep mode. Available in two configurations, the Aspire 4820TG is priced at $799.99 with a Core™ i3 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB internal hard drive, and at $899.99 with an Intel® Core™ i5 processor and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 500GB internal hard drive.
At just under four pounds, the road-ready Aspire 3820T features a high-def 13.3-inch CineCrystal™ LED backlit display. With prices beginning at $729.99, the Aspire 3820T comes in two configurations with an Intel™ Core® i3 or Core® i5 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB or 500GB internal hard drive.
The smallest member of the TimelineX family, the extremely portable 11.6-inch Aspire 1830T is ultra light at 3.09 pounds. Easy enough to carry anywhere, the Aspire 1830T features a 100% full-size keyboard for accurate and comfortable typing, and a multi-gesture touchpad for mouse-less, fingertip control. The notebook priced at $699.99 packs the powerful Intel™ Core™ i5 ULV (ultra low voltage) processor with Intel® Turbo Boost, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a massive 500GB internal hard drive for storage of digital albums, music library and rich media files. Core® i3™ ULV configurations with 3GB of DDR3 memory and 320GB hard drive begin at $599.99.
Smart PC Performance
Built for mainstream mobile PC users, Intel® HD Graphics provide superb visual performance for sharp images, rich color and lifelike video. The Aspire TimelineX Series sports stunning widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit displays featuring 16:9 HD True Cinematic View for enriched multimedia playback. Integrated Intel graphics and discrete ATI graphics options allow users to view high-def content in full HD with stunning clarity and easy viewing at any angle.
The Aspire 3820T, Aspire 4820T and Aspire 5820T notebooks utilize Dolby® Home Theater® v3 to complete the audio multimedia experience, while the Aspire 1830T boosts 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement to deliver surround sound from any pair of speakers or headphones. The TimelineX Series also features HDMI™ connectivity for enjoying high-definition entertainment on large external displays.
To remain connected wirelessly, the Aspire TimelineX notebooks feature 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ and fast Gigabit Ethernet LAN connectivity. A built-in 1.3 megapixel HD webcam delivers smooth video streaming and high quality images for online chats and video conferences. A built-in digital microphone conveys superior voice quality, keeping background noise levels low and minimizing echoes. Some Aspire TimelineX models also come equipped with Bluetooth® for seamless connectivity to a variety of devices.
The TimelineX notebooks feature a Multi-Gesture Touchpad, allowing users to pinch, flick and swirl their fingers across the touchpad for intuitive navigation. It also allows users to scroll, zoom in and out, and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. The TouchPad can also be disabled with a one-touch button, eliminating accidental cursor movement with palms and wrists when using an external mouse.
The convenient Backup Manager lets consumers easily select and protect their irreplaceable digital files through regular scheduled backups or on an as-needed basis. Data can be backed up to an external hard drive, flash drive, thumb drive or to a secure hidden partition on their PC.
The new Acer Aspire TimelineX models come with a standard one-year parts and labor warranty, which can be extended to three years with the Acer Advantage service. All Acer netbooks are backed by toll-free service and support.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Acer has refreshed its TimelineX series of thin-and-light notebooks, with the new range packing Intel Core i3 or i5 processors and starting from $599.99 in stores today. Four sizes are on offer, from the 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1830T, through the 13.3-inch 3820T and 14-inch 4820T, and finishing up with the 15.6-inch 5820T.The Aspire 5820T and the Aspire 4820T notebooks have 4GB of memory, up to 500GB of HDD space and an integrated optical drive, and start from $749.99. The Aspire 4820TG has ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics, which can be manually toggled with the regular integrated graphics; it’s $799.99 with a Core i3 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB hard drive, or $899.99 with a Core i5 processor, 4GB of memory and a 500GB drive.
Meanwhile the Aspire 3820T gets a 13.3-inch CineCrystal LED backlit display, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB or 500GB hard drive. It starts at $729.99. Finally the 11.6-inch Aspire 1830T weighs 3.09 pounds but still has a 100-percent full-size keyboard. For $599.99 you get a Core i3 CPU, 3GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB HDD; $699.99 steps up to a Core i5 ULV CPU, 4GB of DDR3 memory and 500GB HDD.
Meanwhile the Aspire 3820T gets a 13.3-inch CineCrystal LED backlit display, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB or 500GB hard drive. It starts at $729.99. Finally the 11.6-inch Aspire 1830T weighs 3.09 pounds but still has a 100-percent full-size keyboard. For $599.99 you get a Core i3 CPU, 3GB of DDR3 memory and a 320GB HDD; $699.99 steps up to a Core i5 ULV CPU, 4GB of DDR3 memory and 500GB HDD.
A smart option for road warriors and students, the HP Mini 5102 (starting at $399; $424 as configured) is more durable and secure than the typical netbook, and won’t need to see an outlet until the end of your work or school day. Like its predecessor, this 2.8-pound sequel sports an all-metal case and a comfortable keyboard, but HP has added new color options, facial recognition, and an optional capacitive multitouch display. But the most important addition is Intel’s ultra-efficient Atom N450 processor, which enables the 5102 to last more than 10 hours on a charge. You’ll pay a bit more for the Mini 5102’s sturdy design, and it doesn’t really outperform competitors, but overall it deserves our Editor’s Choice Award.
The Ferrari name is associated with fast cars, speedy performance, and good looks. Apply that to the laptop world and you’d naturally expect a notebook bearing the Ferrari name to share these characteristics. Acer certainly turns heads with its Ferrari One notebook ($599 as tested), a sleek system that is to traditional ultraportables what the Ferrari F430 is to the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Packed with an AMD Athlon CPU (instead of an Intel ULV processor) and ATI Radeon graphics, Acer’s Ferrari One obviously wants to set itself apart from the crowd. But will it speed past the competition to the checkered flag or end up in a twisted wreck on the side of the track?
Design
The Ferrari One looks like the sportier bad-boy twin of the Acer Aspire 1410. The chassis is nearly identical, but the Ferrari One adds an extra cut to the front of the system for an aerodynamic look. The lid highlights the notebook’s sports car motif with its Ferrari racing red color and the company’s canary yellow emblem embossed into the plastic. Though it’s glossy and attracts a few smudges, the lid doesn’t show them off too badly. Just keep the Turtle Wax handy for public exhibitions.
The similarities with the 1410 continue under the hood, but with key differences. For starters, there are red accents for the matte black of the deck and the notebook’s keys. The power button on the top right achieves a streamlined look with a backlit red glow and swoop. The wrist rest is also graced with a Ferrari logo and a textured pattern evocative of the checkered flag. The red accents continue on the left and right side; a red swoop peels around the VGA port on the left and the Ethernet port on the right.
The six-cell battery sits flush with the system. Overall, the Ferrari One gives an impression of sleekness and speed.
Heat
Though heat and high-octane performance often go hand in hand in the auto world, it isn’t exactly a desirable trait on a notebook. While writing this review we noticed that the underside of the Ferrari One got too hot for comfort. Even with a passive notebook cooler underneath, the excess heat continued to be noticeable. We let the Ferrari One sit idle for 5 minutes before streaming a Hulu clip at full screen. After 15 minutes of playback, we measured the temperatures at key locations. The touchpad was an uncomfortable 97 degrees Fahrenheit, and the space between the G and H keys was 95 degrees, which is just on the edge of tolerable. Unfortunately, the underside of the machine got considerably hot; the left front side measured an unacceptable 110 degrees.
Design
The Ferrari One looks like the sportier bad-boy twin of the Acer Aspire 1410. The chassis is nearly identical, but the Ferrari One adds an extra cut to the front of the system for an aerodynamic look. The lid highlights the notebook’s sports car motif with its Ferrari racing red color and the company’s canary yellow emblem embossed into the plastic. Though it’s glossy and attracts a few smudges, the lid doesn’t show them off too badly. Just keep the Turtle Wax handy for public exhibitions.
The similarities with the 1410 continue under the hood, but with key differences. For starters, there are red accents for the matte black of the deck and the notebook’s keys. The power button on the top right achieves a streamlined look with a backlit red glow and swoop. The wrist rest is also graced with a Ferrari logo and a textured pattern evocative of the checkered flag. The red accents continue on the left and right side; a red swoop peels around the VGA port on the left and the Ethernet port on the right.
The six-cell battery sits flush with the system. Overall, the Ferrari One gives an impression of sleekness and speed.
Heat
Though heat and high-octane performance often go hand in hand in the auto world, it isn’t exactly a desirable trait on a notebook. While writing this review we noticed that the underside of the Ferrari One got too hot for comfort. Even with a passive notebook cooler underneath, the excess heat continued to be noticeable. We let the Ferrari One sit idle for 5 minutes before streaming a Hulu clip at full screen. After 15 minutes of playback, we measured the temperatures at key locations. The touchpad was an uncomfortable 97 degrees Fahrenheit, and the space between the G and H keys was 95 degrees, which is just on the edge of tolerable. Unfortunately, the underside of the machine got considerably hot; the left front side measured an unacceptable 110 degrees.
Acer and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission have announced a recall today, affecting some 22,000 laptops. Several of Acer's 13.3-inch models have been named in the recall, including the AS3410, AS3410T, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. The computers were solid through many popular outlets, including ABS Computer Technologies, D&H Distributing, Fry's Electronics, Radio Shack, Synnex Corporation and more.
Similar to a recall in October, the issue stems from a faulty microphone wire. Located under the palm rest, the wire can reportedly short circuit, overheat, and potentially burn users. Not all units suffer from the defect of course, and owners should contact Acer to determine whether their systems are affected. If you own one of the mentioned models, you can contact Acer toll-free via 866-695-2237. If you've experienced the issue, you can submit an incident report with the CPSC.
Similar to a recall in October, the issue stems from a faulty microphone wire. Located under the palm rest, the wire can reportedly short circuit, overheat, and potentially burn users. Not all units suffer from the defect of course, and owners should contact Acer to determine whether their systems are affected. If you own one of the mentioned models, you can contact Acer toll-free via 866-695-2237. If you've experienced the issue, you can submit an incident report with the CPSC.
Finally there is the integrated refrigerator-freezers that are both spacious and energy efficient. Siemens cool concepts are extremely energy efficient fully-integrated refrigerators and freezers which, thanks to an entirely new type of vacuum insulation is not compromising on the internal volume. By compressor also has been moved down to the appliance base - an area that previously had not used - creating a unique design and cabinets are the first in its class with as much interior space. New features such as integrated LED lighting in all compartments and shelves, large white fresh-drawers and adjustable shelves - even when they are filled with food - makes cool concept for a new standard in the kitchen.
Maximum comfort through unique design
Siemens' new series of cool concept is to match the kitchen decor whether choosing independent or
fully integrated cabinet. All refrigerators and freezers have a beautiful finish at the top of the cabinet thanks
whether the compressor is now located in the appliance base. The outside is destroyed no longer the ugly or
impractical ventilation grilles. With the new series met the individual needs of both design and
energy efficiency as high standards for durability and fresh food.
Functionality through new innovative technologies
The interior in cool concept consists of innovative design and functionality. Old refrigerators and freezers
may be perceived by many as poorly lit with difficulties to find what you are looking for. The concept is cool
for the first time, all compartments and drawers in both refrigeration and freezer cabinets are fitted with integrated LED
lighting that creates a good overview of the food.
Storage of food in the new white fresh-slots extends the life of food and vitamins are retained
better. The compartments are equipped with a stable temperature even if the temperature changes in the refrigerator.
The boxes are also transparent and has a new wavy design that allows the goods are never
flat on the bottom. Easy lift will cause the new shelves in the door and glass shelves in the cabinet
can easily be adjusted up or down as needed - even when they are filled with groceries.
Part of the range EcoPlus
All products in cool concept series is very energy efficient with the best energy class A + +.
Thanks to this cool concept is obvious in its own class EcoPlus - Siemens most
energy-efficient products.
Visit Siemens Energy Calculator at www.siemens-home.se to calculate how much you can
savings by replacing older products with new energy-efficient. Siemens also offers its
Consumers help to choose the most energy efficient products and tips and advice on
Energy efficient use over the phone. The number to Siemens' energy advice is 0771-10 40 50th
Maximum comfort through unique design
Siemens' new series of cool concept is to match the kitchen decor whether choosing independent or
fully integrated cabinet. All refrigerators and freezers have a beautiful finish at the top of the cabinet thanks
whether the compressor is now located in the appliance base. The outside is destroyed no longer the ugly or
impractical ventilation grilles. With the new series met the individual needs of both design and
energy efficiency as high standards for durability and fresh food.
Functionality through new innovative technologies
The interior in cool concept consists of innovative design and functionality. Old refrigerators and freezers
may be perceived by many as poorly lit with difficulties to find what you are looking for. The concept is cool
for the first time, all compartments and drawers in both refrigeration and freezer cabinets are fitted with integrated LED
lighting that creates a good overview of the food.
Storage of food in the new white fresh-slots extends the life of food and vitamins are retained
better. The compartments are equipped with a stable temperature even if the temperature changes in the refrigerator.
The boxes are also transparent and has a new wavy design that allows the goods are never
flat on the bottom. Easy lift will cause the new shelves in the door and glass shelves in the cabinet
can easily be adjusted up or down as needed - even when they are filled with groceries.
Part of the range EcoPlus
All products in cool concept series is very energy efficient with the best energy class A + +.
Thanks to this cool concept is obvious in its own class EcoPlus - Siemens most
energy-efficient products.
Visit Siemens Energy Calculator at www.siemens-home.se to calculate how much you can
savings by replacing older products with new energy-efficient. Siemens also offers its
Consumers help to choose the most energy efficient products and tips and advice on
Energy efficient use over the phone. The number to Siemens' energy advice is 0771-10 40 50th
Electrolux Assistant AKM is the classic of Swedish cuisine and has given name to the phenomenon, the word household name assistant is protected by Electrolux.
We have also decided to test Braun K3000 and two machines from Bosch MUM 7200 and Profimixx 47th They are food processor with some ambitions as kitchen appliances. Not at all so crazy compromise for the smaller household.
Ingela Gangby, at SIK, has been involved in the testing machine.
- I must admit that I had the vehicle
March against Bosch Profimixx 47, the smallest of them. But it was better than I thought and takes off half a liter Dough liquids. More is promised, nor in the manual.
Braun's engine had problems with degmängden. The states manage a liter Dough liquids and 2 kg meal, but then began to hack the machine and get warm. Something that the manufacturer apparently is aware, in the instructions to get the Council to let the dough rest for 15 minutes before you continue kneading. When does it with a matbrödsdeg?
- It's probably the machine that needs rest, "says Agnes Broberg.
Noises
Bosch MUM 7200 is able to mix a dough with 1 liter Dough liquids. Easy to work with but it sounds terrible! A shrill, piercing sound when the machine is running on and which are missing from any of the other machines, nor the smaller Bosch machine.
KitchenAid is clearly heaviest among the machines with 11 kilos and Kenwood lacquer red pâtissier also see hefty out. But the kitchen AIDS machine can not handle dough more than half a liter, Kenwood's not even there. I hardly get two loaves at the back, not much for a family. When we experimented with a larger dough pâtissier ferment it up and into the machine itself. I had to use the toothbrush to get all the nooks clean. Pâtissier is too heavy and clumsy. When to lift up the head to get degbunken free, it is difficult to grasp the smooth surface. Then it is easier to grasp the heavier KitchenAid.
But both of these machines, as well as Kenwood Titanium Major, is good at making biscuits. They have a so-called k-flat and shovel mixers are well suited for mixing småkaksdeg.
Electrolux Assistant has a completely different capacity, it has a big bowl of
holds a dough of 1.5 liters Dough liquids. Yeast doughs and mixes sockerkaksdeg the excellent but to småkaksdeg has a tool, a roll with a knife, which is not at all good. The margarine caught in the reel and does not go into the dough.
Kenwood Titanium Major is the second machine in the test that is capable of really big dough. Agnes Broberg and Ingela Gangby becomes lyrical when talking about the machine. It is easy to use, runs quietly and has good and sturdy accessories. With one exception: Green-saksskäraren.
We have chosen to test the gadget because it is what most people are most useful and available to all machines except Kenwood pâtissier.
It is here that Kenwood's big machine failures. Vegetable cutter attached to the machine so high that you get an unreasonable posture with upraised arms. There must be better solved on a machine that costs more than 7000 dollars.
Mud flaps
As far as baking is all the machines easy to work with. An important difference between them is the splash guard for degbunken. The machines may be classified as food processors also have a lid for the bowl, as in Braun's case must be locked to the machine to go. Good for safety, but a disadvantage when to fill up with more flour, for example. The small Bosch machine has a ridiculously small feed tube, on the other hand, need cover on the machine does not necessarily sit on the go.
Electrolux machine has no lid for the bowl. You look great how the machine works, on the other hand, it is important not to have any small children around when you bake.
We have also decided to test Braun K3000 and two machines from Bosch MUM 7200 and Profimixx 47th They are food processor with some ambitions as kitchen appliances. Not at all so crazy compromise for the smaller household.
Ingela Gangby, at SIK, has been involved in the testing machine.
- I must admit that I had the vehicle
March against Bosch Profimixx 47, the smallest of them. But it was better than I thought and takes off half a liter Dough liquids. More is promised, nor in the manual.
Braun's engine had problems with degmängden. The states manage a liter Dough liquids and 2 kg meal, but then began to hack the machine and get warm. Something that the manufacturer apparently is aware, in the instructions to get the Council to let the dough rest for 15 minutes before you continue kneading. When does it with a matbrödsdeg?
- It's probably the machine that needs rest, "says Agnes Broberg.
Noises
Bosch MUM 7200 is able to mix a dough with 1 liter Dough liquids. Easy to work with but it sounds terrible! A shrill, piercing sound when the machine is running on and which are missing from any of the other machines, nor the smaller Bosch machine.
KitchenAid is clearly heaviest among the machines with 11 kilos and Kenwood lacquer red pâtissier also see hefty out. But the kitchen AIDS machine can not handle dough more than half a liter, Kenwood's not even there. I hardly get two loaves at the back, not much for a family. When we experimented with a larger dough pâtissier ferment it up and into the machine itself. I had to use the toothbrush to get all the nooks clean. Pâtissier is too heavy and clumsy. When to lift up the head to get degbunken free, it is difficult to grasp the smooth surface. Then it is easier to grasp the heavier KitchenAid.
But both of these machines, as well as Kenwood Titanium Major, is good at making biscuits. They have a so-called k-flat and shovel mixers are well suited for mixing småkaksdeg.
Electrolux Assistant has a completely different capacity, it has a big bowl of
holds a dough of 1.5 liters Dough liquids. Yeast doughs and mixes sockerkaksdeg the excellent but to småkaksdeg has a tool, a roll with a knife, which is not at all good. The margarine caught in the reel and does not go into the dough.
Kenwood Titanium Major is the second machine in the test that is capable of really big dough. Agnes Broberg and Ingela Gangby becomes lyrical when talking about the machine. It is easy to use, runs quietly and has good and sturdy accessories. With one exception: Green-saksskäraren.
We have chosen to test the gadget because it is what most people are most useful and available to all machines except Kenwood pâtissier.
It is here that Kenwood's big machine failures. Vegetable cutter attached to the machine so high that you get an unreasonable posture with upraised arms. There must be better solved on a machine that costs more than 7000 dollars.
Mud flaps
As far as baking is all the machines easy to work with. An important difference between them is the splash guard for degbunken. The machines may be classified as food processors also have a lid for the bowl, as in Braun's case must be locked to the machine to go. Good for safety, but a disadvantage when to fill up with more flour, for example. The small Bosch machine has a ridiculously small feed tube, on the other hand, need cover on the machine does not necessarily sit on the go.
Electrolux machine has no lid for the bowl. You look great how the machine works, on the other hand, it is important not to have any small children around when you bake.
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