Product Description
AcerAspire Timeline AS3810TZ-4880 Notebook comes with these high
level specs: Intel Pentium Processor SU2700, Windows Vista Home Premium
64-bit with Service Pack 1, 13.3-inch HD Acer CineCrystal LED-backlit
Display, Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset, 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz Memory,
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 320GB SATA Hard Drive, Acer
Crystal Eye Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, 2nd
Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, Acer 802.11b/g/Draft-N
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI Port, Convenience Buttons:
Multi-Gesture Touchpad, Acer PowerSmart Technology, Acer Backup
Manager, Touchpad-lock, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), 8+ hours
battery life, 3.5 lbs. | 1.6 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter,
AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty
Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #52 in Personal Computers
- Brand: Acer
- Model: AS3810TZ-4880
- Dimensions: 4.00 pounds
- CPU: Intel Core Duo 1.3 GHz
- Memory: 4000MB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 320GB
- Processors: 1
- Display size: 13.3
Features
- 1.3GHz Intel Pentium SU2700 Processor
- 4096MB DDR3 1066MHz RAM
- 320GB SATA Hard Drive
- Windows Vista Home Premium (64 bit, SP1), Over 8 Hours of Battery Life (6-Cell 5600 mAh)
- 13.3" HD CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life, the Acer Aspire Timeline
notebook PC series makes "all day computing" a reality. You'll be able
to remain productive as you work remotely from 9 to 5 without ever
stopping to plug in and recharge, or keep yourself entertained
throughout an entire coast-to-coast flight without worrying whether
you'll make it to the end of your movie. The thin and light Timeline
3810 (model AS3810TZ-4880) is made for modern mobile work and play with
its 3.5-pound weight and thin measurements--less than one-inch thin at
its slimmest point and just over an inch at its thickest.
At its slimmest point, the Acer Timeline measures less than 1 inch thin and the AS3810 weighs just 3.5 pounds. |
Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life, the Acer Timeline sets a new standard for value, mobility and productivity. |
Glossy clean FineTip keyboard in water lily design offers new typing experience. |
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The high-definition, 13.3-inch CineCrystal LED backlit widescreen
display (16:9 ratio) offers 33 percent more energy savings than
traditional notebook screens. A Multi-Gesture Touchpad enables you to
pinch, flick and swirl your fingers across the touchpad for more
natural photo and video viewing as well as intuitive navigation of
websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to scroll, zoom in and
out and flip through web pages, photos, spreadsheets and more. An
integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam delivers smooth video streaming and
high quality images for online chats and business video conferences,
even in low-light situations. Providing an elegant, high-tech
design, a stylish brushed aluminum finish provides solid protection to
the display and internal components, and the system is also lead- and
mercury-free--making it easier to recycle. In addition, Acer has
incorporated Intel's Laminar Wall Jet technology for the first time,
directing air flow in parallel layers, to keep the notebook
significantly cooler.
Key Features
- 13.3-inch LED-backlight widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 200-nit high brightness (Learn more)
- Energy efficient, single core 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium SU2700 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life (Learn more)
- 320 GB hard drive
- 4 GB of installed RAM with 1066 MHz speed
- Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1700 MB of shared video memory and support for DirectX 10 games (Learn more)
- Multi-gesture touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip (Learn more)
- Thermal-efficient cooling innovation ensures the notebook achieves comfortable skin temperature during use. (Learn more)
- Crystal Eye webcam
supports Acer PrimaLite technology, which consists of a premium sensor,
firmware and lenses to provide superior video performance under
low-light conditions. A built-in digital microphone helps keep
background noise levels low and minimizes echoes.
- Backup Manager software and easy launch backup key for scheduled and as-needed backups of your most important digital files. (Learn more)
- Draft-N Wi-Fi wireless networking (802.11a/b/g/n) with SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency
- Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
- 5-in-1 memory card reader
- HDMI (with HDCP) and VGA video output
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement transforms the experience of movies, music, and games.
- Energy-sipping laptop thanks to low-power components and efficient technologies. (Learn more)
- Windows Home Vista Premium operating system (Learn more)
- Up to 8 hours of battery life with Acer PowerSmart Manager enabled and depending on configuration
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 8.97 x 0.9/1.13 inches (WxDxH)
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty
Networking, Connectivity & Expansion
With its integrated Draft-N Wi-Fi networking capabilities, this laptop
provides up to five times the performance and twice the wireless range
using 802.11n-compatible routers as you would with 802.11g networks.
It's also backward compatible with 802.11b/g networks (commonly found
at Wi-Fi hotspots and in older home routers) as well as 802.11a
networks (which has a higher throughput, but more limited range--great
for closed office environments). This notebook also provides ultra-fast
Gigabit Ethernet networking (10/100/1000).
- 3 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
- 1
HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater
receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable
- Analog video output: 1 VGA
- 5-in-1 card reader compatible with MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO and xD-Picture Card
- 1 headphone/line-out jack (with SPDIF digital audio support), 1 microphone jack
- 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
What's in the box
This package contains the Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810TZ-4880 notebook
PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating
instructions
It also comes with the following software: McAfee
Internet Security Suite (trial version); CyberLink PowerDVD; Google
Desktop; Acer Backup Manager; Acer GridVista; Acer PowerSmart Manager
Learn More
The 13.3-inch LED-backlit display (1366 x 768 pixels) presents true
16:9 aspect ratio with high-def resolution and fast 8ms (millisecond)
response time for high-quality media playback as well as increased
readability in low-light conditions. And the LED backlight technology
is 33 percent more energy efficient than standard CCFL LCD screens.
Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, which
uses shared video memory (providing up to 1700 MB of video memory as
allocated by the system memory). This graphics card is built with Intel
Clear Video technology, which delivers clearer, more detailed images by
eliminating many of the jagged edges and video artifacts seen when
viewing interlaced content and features powerful color control to
ensure videos are not too dark, overly bright, or washed out.
Offering the latest in ultra-low voltage processing power, the
single-core Intel Pentium SU2700 has a has a power consumption rating
of just 10 watts and a 1.3 GHz speed that's paired with a fast 800 MHz
front-side bus (FSB) and 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache
temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your
system's performance. The FSB carries data between the CPU and RAM, and
a faster front-side bus will deliver better overall performance.)
Designed for use in ultra-thin laptops to balance the competing needs
of high performance with battery consumption, the Pentium SU2700
features Intel SpeedStep technology, helping your system to dynamically
adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease power
consumption and heat production. It also comes with built-in Execute
Disable Bit technology, which helps keep your laptop safe from viruses,
worms, and other malicious attacks.
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A Multi-Gesture Touchpad allows you to pinch, flick and swirl your
fingers across the touchpad for more natural photo and video viewing as
well as intuitive navigation of websites. The Multi-Gesture Touchpad
enables you 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 Acer Timeline notebook series includes Acer's ComfyTouch
technology, which uses an innovative Laminar Wall Jet Engine design to
air-cool the processor and notebook case. Even when running for a full
day the notebook remains cool in your hands or on your lap.
The Timeline family of notebooks also includes a backup button that
lets you easily select and protect your irreplaceable digital files
through regular scheduled backups or on an as-needed basis. Data can be
backed up to an external hard drive, flash card, thumb drive or to a
secure hidden partition on their PC.
While most notebooks with long battery life use higher cell batteries
which protrude from the back of the notebook, Acer combined numerous
low power components with a standard high-capacity 6-cell battery,
allowing them to keep the design as small as possible.
In addition, a conveniently located PowerSmart button located above the
keyboard allows you to easily extend battery life. A simple press of
the button activates the advanced power savings settings, traditionally
a tedious procedure accessed through numerous software-based steps.
This one-button approach simplifies the process.
Lastly, an Acer PowerSmart adapter senses when the notebook is
unplugged, and stops sending needless energy. It also stops pulling
power from the wall outlet when the adapter is full. The PowerSmart
adapter saves 1752 watts of energy a year--equivalent to lighting a
15-watt (65W equivalent) light bulb for 116 days.
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Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit version) is the operating system for
users with advanced computer needs, and it includes all of the Windows
Media Center capabilities for turning your PC into an all-in-one home
entertainment center for watching DVD movies and accessing your digital
audio library. You can also use Windows Media Center to record and
watch your favorite TV shows (even HDTV) and to access new kinds of
online entertainment content. Computers that include Windows Vista Home
Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you
to access key data even when your computer is off. It is also easier
than ever to share files between other PCs in your household and to
manage your laptop computer settings to more securely connect via
Wi-Fi. Every edition of Windows Vista
provides the essential tools and technologies to help protect you
whether you are browsing the Internet, connecting to a wireless
network, or just reading e-mail. All editions of Windows Vista include
new tools that can warn you of impending hardware failures long before
you have lost any important personal data. And, all Windows Vista
editions include parental control features that allow you to manage and
monitor your family's use of games, the Internet, instant messaging,
and other activities.
Almost...
This is a product I really wanted to love, and came very close to loving it.
It is very well built. The lid is razor thin yet well hinged and
stable. The overall structure is solid. The keyboard is among the best
I have used, with full-size, dedicated, Home, End, and Page Up/Down
keys. Putting it side by side with my SONY Z, which costs over $2K and
is considered one of the best ultra-portables, the Acer more than holds
its own. In fact, I actually prefer some of the designs aspects of the
Acer. Performance wise, the Acer is a slower class machine. Compared
with my main work computer, a MacBook Pro running under Windows,
equipped with a solid-state drive, the speed difference is not that
obvious for my everyday tasks, which include Office applications and
Web access. Working with my 2+GB Outlook files, navigating through
large number of attachments, I didn't feel much speed compromise.
I will not go into all the features, only some things I noticed
immediately. You can get phenomenal battery life without much
compromise (some laptops require reducing display brightness to barely
visible to reach long battery life, not so with this Acer). The
computer runs quiet and cool. The wireless performance is stable (I use
802.11n exclusively).
A really pleasant surprise is the computer is equipped with S/PDIF
digital output, embedded in the headphone jack. This is the same
arrangement with all MacBooks, which in my opinion is one of the most
underappreciated features. Plug in a special Toslink cable (very easy
to find due to the popularity of Apple), connect the computer to a home
theater receiver with digital inputs, you can by-pass the computer's
analogue circuit and enjoy the best possible digital sound through the
receiver in your home theater setup. S/PDIF output is extremely rare
among laptops at ANY price, let along a $600 `budget' computer.
Now the downside, the first limitation is relatively minor but
peculiar. The sound from the built-in speaker is weak and shrill. I
noticed there is a decorative clear Mylar strip which covered not only
the LED indicators but also both speakers. I don't know if this is an
oversight but it is quite possible that the sound can be improved by
merely removing the Mylar. I didn't try it yet, the computer is a
little too new to go under the knife.
The LED display is crisp and can be turned up very bright. Compared
with the better displays, however, the screen is a bit washed out. This
makes long-term viewing a little fatiguing. Another limitation is the
viewing angle. I am not talking about several people reading the screen
at the same time. I am talking about one person trying to get a good
view of the entire screen. Viewing a movie with dark scenes in darker
surroundings reveals this limitation. There are always some parts of
the screen with poor color rendering no matter how you angle the
screen. This only came up under some conditions and at the price range,
the point is more an observation than a criticism.
Now the Achilles' heel, the mouse button is VERY hard to press.
This is further escalated by the fact that the button is recessed to
make room for the protruding Webcam when the lid is closed. The
combination of rigid switch, small button, and the awkward reach makes
the button extremely unpleasant to use. I read this in some reviews but
was unprepared by the degree of the problem. My fingers actual hurt
after prolonged use. I did somewhat remedy the problem by adding a
1/16" thick piece of foam on the mouse button (cut out a notch to clear
the Webcam). This softens the surface, making button pressing less
uncomfortable, while at the same time makes the button easier to reach.
Even with the modification, however, I still find it difficult to live
with this shortcoming and I don't know if I will ever get use to it.
Some people may not mind it as much and one can use an external mouse
or use tapping to perform some of the button functions. To me at least,
this is a glaring defect on an otherwise great product.
Other than the issue of the mouse button, this is an incredible laptop for the price.
UPDATE*** I WAS THE 13 YEAR OLD WHO POSTED EARLIER
Anyhoo, I erroneously clicked 13 year old
when I first wrote my review. So here's an update. I was able to get
the wifi working by restarting my modem and router.
TNE GOOD:
1.Thin and light
2.Nice screen. Movies are clear, crisp, and bright. Note: It is
best if you choose the balance mode instead of the high performance
mode. High performance mode is too bright for my taste.
3. Battery is great. You can get 6 hours watching dvd movies on a
balance mode; 5 hours on high performance mode; and 8 hours just by
surfing the web
4. Netflix and Youtube picture quality is excellent. No lag or stuttering. Very smooth
5. Keyboard is great. It's like a macbook keyboard.
6. It is fairly fast for a 1.3g processor although it won't beat any benchmark
7. It doesn't get hot. I have been using it for four hours now and it is just warm.
THE NOT SO GOOD:
1. Definitely not for graphic intensive gamers and power user. Of course, I knew this before I bought it.
2. 150 degree viewing angle.
3. Body doesn't feel as solid as the macbook. Then again, what would you expect for the price
CONCLUSION: This is just perfect for my needs. I am not a gamer and
not into heavy graphics. I just watch movies and surf the web. This is
a great laptop for the right price. I prefer the 13 inch because of its
thinness and lightness. There are many much powerful laptops for less
than the price of this but those are heavy. I used to have a netbook
(ASUS EEE PC 1000 HE). The screen was just too small for me and it
couldn't handle HD movies.
I recommend this laptop to anyone with basic computing needs. High end users should look elsewhere.
7.
Great notebook for Internet, Email and watching Videos
I received my Timeline 3810TZ today and so far I am very happy with it.
I was looking for a notebook I could use for browsing the internet,
email, video conferencing and watching videos (i.e., YouTube, NetFlix
Play Now Streaming Movies). I do not intend to use this for any "heavy
lifting" and processor intensive work (that is what my PC is for). I
was very delighted to find that it also comes with Windows Movie Maker
which will help me make little videos for posting on YouTube.
I tested the video and processor power by playing a movie streamed
from NetFlix in Full Screen mode. The task manager showed the processor
was at about 50% while the movie was playing. Not bad at all for a ULV
single core processor running at 1.3 Ghz. There was never any skipping
or stuttering in the entire movie.
The hard drive and cooling fan are both very quiet. I have to listen carefully to hear them.
The bottom does not get hot at all. It is very comfortable to rest on your lap.
The battery life is excellent. Even with playing movies and doing
other things to push the processor I'm still running on battery power
after six hours with about 40 minutes left on the battery indicator. I
suspect I could get the full eight hours promised if I was not pushing
the system so hard.
The weight is great. At only 3.5 lbs I can carry it around easily.
Another plus is that this notebook comes with a Windows 7 Upgrade
coupon. You must go online and fill out the coupon request. After you
do this the upgrade kit for Windows 7 will be shipped on October 22nd
2009.
Closing the top causes the system to go to sleep mode (this can by
changed by you) and when you open it again and touch any key, the
system is back up and ready to go in just one or two seconds.
Setting up my WIFI and my network printer was a breeze.
A few negatives:
The LCD screen is crisp and clear, however the viewing angle is a
bit narrow. The only other problem is that the stereo speakers are not
very loud even with the volume turned all the way up. I am hoping there
will be some sort of driver upgrade that will fix this.
If you are looking for the PC version of the MacBook Air (at half the price), this is it... and then some.
I might update my review after a few months of use to give you more details about "real world" use.
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