The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.
← Previous pageNext page →

    Acer Aspire Timeline Owner's Lounge

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Tocharius, Jun 19, 2009.

  1. bobcatmvp1

    bobcatmvp1 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    16
    He's right.
     
    bobcatmvp1, Jul 31, 2009
    #751
  2. bobcatmvp1

    bobcatmvp1 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    16
    Can I ask what your cold boot time is? From powered off until you can see the desktop and icons in seconds?
     
    bobcatmvp1, Jul 31, 2009
    #752
  3. michellelane71

    michellelane71 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    22
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    16
    19 seconds from the time you push the power button
     
    michellelane71, Jul 31, 2009
    #753
  4. tangananika

    tangananika Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    I can't... I get a message saying "the program... cannot start or run due to incompatibilities with 64-bit versions of Windows..."

    What version did you use, 1.10? Got it directly from the Acer website? The website is not really working now, but I don't recall seeing many options there...
     
    tangananika, Jul 31, 2009
    #754
  5. michellelane71

    michellelane71 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    22
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    16
    I get the same message.. Trying to flash to the 1.10 bios
     
    michellelane71, Jul 31, 2009
    #755
  6. tangananika

    tangananika Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Ok, then it's not just me... Does my FreeDOS suggestion sound safe to anyone knowledgeable about it?
     
    tangananika, Jul 31, 2009
    #756
  7. adamj023

    adamj023 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    701
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    31
    Yes.

    Timeline 8000 series notebooks will be offered in 13.3 inch, 14 inch and 15.6 inch displays that support 1366x768 resolutions. These notebooks will feature Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Solo Ultra Low Voltage Platform based processors. Up to 4GB or 8GB DDR3 RAM would be packed according to the 32-bit or 64-bit operating system
    chosen. Storage features either 160GB or 500GB HDD or 80GB Intel X25-M SSD. Graphics would be taken care of by Intel 4500MHD integrated chip or users can choose discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics card.

    http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Acer_unveils_Timeline_8000_Series_Laptops/551-105014-893.html
     
    adamj023, Jul 31, 2009
    #757
  8. Laptopaddict

    Laptopaddict Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    817
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Matte display like the Timeline Travelmate ?
     
    Laptopaddict, Jul 31, 2009
    #758
  9. bobcatmvp1

    bobcatmvp1 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    16
    WOW. And that's on Vista?
     
    bobcatmvp1, Jul 31, 2009
    #759
  10. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

    Reputations:
    4,009
    Messages:
    6,712
    Likes Received:
    54
    Trophy Points:
    216
    Nice, boot for me to desktop is like a minute. :p
     
    Jayayess1190, Jul 31, 2009
    #760
  11. lee_what2004

    lee_what2004 Wee...

    Reputations:
    822
    Messages:
    1,137
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    56
    review on Acer TravelMate 8371-944G32N :)
    Link
     
    lee_what2004, Jul 31, 2009
    #761
  12. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    That looks pretty good. I didn't see an HDMI port in that review though. I'm really disappointed by that. There's one timeline with intel graphics and HDMI and another that offers ATI graphics but no HDMI. I can get both in another notebook but not with nearly 8 hours of battery life. What a predicament!
     
    tizzao, Jul 31, 2009
    #762
  13. lee_what2004

    lee_what2004 Wee...

    Reputations:
    822
    Messages:
    1,137
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    56
    timeline aspire can get intel or ati, hdmi, glossy screen
    timeline travelmate will get intel or ati, matte screen, dvi on docking
     
    lee_what2004, Jul 31, 2009
    #763
  14. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Really? The aspire will get ati?

    I haven't seen that yet. I won't get my hopes up until I do.

    edit: Oh ho! Here it is from an australian retailer for a crazy price! http://www.digitan.com.au/product.php?productid=62674

    I don't know how much they expect it to be in the US. I hope it's still under $1000. That would be my perfect laptop.
     
    tizzao, Jul 31, 2009
    #764
  15. lee_what2004

    lee_what2004 Wee...

    Reputations:
    822
    Messages:
    1,137
    Likes Received:
    14
    Trophy Points:
    56
    well, there are some , 3810TG, 4810TG, those get intel + ati.
    Here, in malaysia, in couple days, 4810TG should be available.

    the price on that website is insane. Price here published on newspaper is around $850.
     
    lee_what2004, Jul 31, 2009
    #765
  16. BobbyNumber9

    BobbyNumber9 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    100
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Hey is there anyway I can see the eRecovery partition?
     
    BobbyNumber9, Jul 31, 2009
    #766
  17. clipzed

    clipzed Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I just bought the 4810T from staples for $583 including tax (su3500) is this the same thickness as the 13.3'?
     
    clipzed, Jul 31, 2009
    #767
  18. michellelane71

    michellelane71 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    22
    Messages:
    76
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    16
    That was with Windows 7 Rc Build.. I used Arconis to do a disk image to my USB 500gig drive before I installed

    this laptop is Great. It is very snappy!
     
    michellelane71, Jul 31, 2009
    #768
  19. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    If the 14" with the SU9400 and ATI 4330 shows up in the US, I'll be all over that. I like what I'm seeing from acer!
     
    tizzao, Jul 31, 2009
    #769
  20. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    912
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    dang o_O looks pretty good xD I wish I had the choice of getting that instead of the 4810t-8480 from staples xD
     
    runtohell121, Jul 31, 2009
    #770
  21. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    912
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I have a question: In msconfig, on the startup tab, I see a Startup Item "DefaultSettingEXE Application" located in C:\Windows\PLFSetI.exe
    Anyone know what is that? I'm worried that I got a virus or something or is this from Acer?
     
    runtohell121, Jul 31, 2009
    #771
  22. dymaxion

    dymaxion Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    27
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    The Google says it has something to do with the webcam but people have disabled it without issue.
     
    dymaxion, Jul 31, 2009
    #772
  23. IICODECll

    IICODECll Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    This morning I turned on my 4810T to be greeted with an entirely white screen (LCD/LED) from POST. If the screen isn't white the screen is completely black. I connected the laptop to an external monitor using the VGA cable, and got a picture from POST till Vista completely loaded. The display in Windows was limited to 800x600x32. The picture itself on the TV seemed to flicker a bit. Attempting to higher the resolution to what the Viera could handle caused the display to go out.

    I've owned the laptop for approximately 21 days. The 15 day exchange policy at Micro Center is up, no exceptions.

    What should I do?

    The BIOS version was updated to 1.23 using the TV screen, and it took. I was using 1.22 previously. Attempted to reinstall the video drivers, no such luck. Bad inverter?
     
    IICODECll, Jul 31, 2009
    #773
  24. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    912
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    is it just me or that the acer timeline boot up with 100% cpu usage? my computer boots up in around 41 second, but not able to access programs until like 20 seconds or so later.
     
    runtohell121, Jul 31, 2009
    #774
  25. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I don't think LED screens require inverters so it's probably something else. Does acer have a support system? If anything the laptop should have some warranty coverage. You could check to see if the lcd cable is loose, but I would check with warranty/support first.
     
    tizzao, Aug 1, 2009
    #775
  26. IICODECll

    IICODECll Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Was worth a shot. My Acer Aspire 2010 blew an inverter back in the day shorting out my display. I miss that guy. The 9200 ATi Radeon was awesome.

    I popped the back off. Everything looked fine. Cables are nice and snug, and man... I have to say it's very tight in there. I'm going to see if I can head back to the store and see if I can claim a "gift" policy on it. Maybe they'll let me exchange it for another one. Besides, it was a gift for my brother. Meh. He really liked it too.
     
    IICODECll, Aug 1, 2009
    #776
  27. PinoyBoy

    PinoyBoy Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    46
    Messages:
    228
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    31
    PinoyBoy, Aug 1, 2009
    #777
  28. clipzed

    clipzed Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Hello everyone! i just purchased a 4810T and i am totally lost as to what i can actually do with it in regards to expansion. I'm not sure what exactly the terminology is (PCIe mini?) or what it means.

    Could anybody give me a run down on what exactly i can add to my new timeline and what the slots actually are usable for? SSD? SSD + HDD? 3g modem? Does the sim card slot work?

    I really have absolutely no clue

    thanks!
     
    clipzed, Aug 1, 2009
    #778
  29. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

    Reputations:
    4,009
    Messages:
    6,712
    Likes Received:
    54
    Trophy Points:
    216
    You could add a mini pcie ssd in that slot. Some EEE netbooks used mini pcie ssd's. Here and here are good places to get one. I had a 16GB Runcore in my EEE 901 (though it was an older PATA one) and they are pretty good, except my write speed never got above 25mb. Or you could add 3G or Bluetooth, see this thread.
     
    Jayayess1190, Aug 1, 2009
    #779
  30. clipzed

    clipzed Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Someone told me that the 4810T does not have a Mini PCIe slot??? is that true? does the 3810T only have it?

    Regarding a Mini PCI-e SSD. it seems some of those read/write speeds are the same as the regular SATAII SSD drives. Would they show the same speed?

    What i want to know is can i buy a 64GB mini pci-e SSD and use that as my OS hard drive and my other 320GB hard drive for storage? otherwise i was thinking of getting a 2.5" caddy and removing the Dvd drive and putting in a SSD. What you think? Will they both work fine? I'm a bit clueless
     
    clipzed, Aug 1, 2009
    #780
  31. egan opperman

    egan opperman Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    6
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Does the Timeline AS3810T-6775 Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400 support Windows 7 virtualization? The Intel website indicates that the cpu does, but did Acer implement it on the motherboard? TIA?
     
    egan opperman, Aug 1, 2009
    #781
  32. embrion

    embrion Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    17
    Messages:
    170
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Timeline 8000 series is Timeline Travelmate (8371x, 8471x, 8571x).
    I can already buy 8371 (TM8371T-943G32N). 8471 (TM8471T-943G32N) should be 2009-08-21 and 8571 (TM8571T-943G32N) should be 2009-08-26
     
    embrion, Aug 1, 2009
    #782
  33. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

    Reputations:
    596
    Messages:
    2,798
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    56
    Look at this thread
    VT Options is not available in the BIOS but you can enable it.
    Oh and VT is implemented on CPU not motherboard.
     
    weinter, Aug 1, 2009
    #783
  34. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    912
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I'm not sure about having the extra Mini PCI-e in the 4810t. I don't even know will a "Mini PCI-e SSD" work in the extra PCI-e if it is on the motherboard. Mini PCI-e SSD are slower than the SATA II SSD drives. Their speed are completely different. Much slower. I don't think removing the DVD drive would be possible to use as a HDD/SSD slot.
     
    runtohell121, Aug 1, 2009
    #784
  35. sosorio

    sosorio Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    36
    Messages:
    109
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    i opened my 4810tz-4969 and it didnt have the extra minipcie... just the space... it didnt have sim slot also...

    still theres this:

    http://benyouhui.it168.com/thread-961825-1-1.html

    a chinese 4810t which also doesnt have it... (disassembly pics!!) im also looking to check wether are they all w/o the slot or which ones have it, so i can sell mine and get the other!
     
    sosorio, Aug 1, 2009
    #785
  36. teepee

    teepee Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    4
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    hi all,
    ive read a lot about this thread and i decided to buy my own timeline 4810t (su3500) here in the us.
    i think my laptop may have a problem with its mousepad tho - the right mouse button works fine, but the left one doesnt work the same. what i mean by this is, you can depress the left button and can hear the click, but it doesnt register with the computer - you have to press it further down for it to register and thats when you hear another click.
    so essentially, it the left mouse button clicks once n doesnt register. u have to press it harder to register.
    does anyone have this same problem? or know how to remedy this? tia.
     
    teepee, Aug 1, 2009
    #786
  37. ienhz

    ienhz Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    43
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Is the 3810T comfortable to type on?

    I tried it out at Best Buy and the edge of the laptop feels a little sharp against my wrist when my fingers are on "asdf jkl;", but I was standing up when I was trying it out. Does it feel better when you're sitting?
     
    ienhz, Aug 1, 2009
    #787
  38. clipzed

    clipzed Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I wanted to buy the 3810T but because it was sharp on my palms i went with the 4810T. Rather unfortunate..
     
    clipzed, Aug 1, 2009
    #788
  39. clipzed

    clipzed Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    I also have the AS4810-8480 from staples, have you opened it up? are you able to add a 3G modem?

    Do you require a PCIe slot for a 3g modem?
     
    clipzed, Aug 1, 2009
    #789
  40. bobcatmvp1

    bobcatmvp1 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    16
    If you buy an Acer Timeline from Newegg is it eligible for a Windows 7 upgrade?
     
    bobcatmvp1, Aug 1, 2009
    #790
  41. clipzed

    clipzed Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    The 3810T has a PCI-e slot, why wouldnt the 4810T :S

    Wouldn't a PCIe card like this for your OS improve speeds greatly? it says 200mb/s read 100 mb/s write speeds which are higher than most SATAII SSD's > http://www.tweaktown.com/pressrelea...ps_ssd_sata_mini_card_for_netbooks/index.html

    Could this be the idea setup for the timeline if you have 320GB normal HDD?

    Put the PCIe SSD as OS and HDD as storage (hybrid system)
     
    clipzed, Aug 1, 2009
    #791
  42. BobbyNumber9

    BobbyNumber9 Notebook Consultant

    Reputations:
    9
    Messages:
    100
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Yes, the upgrade is from Acer not the vendor where you buy the computer from.
     
    BobbyNumber9, Aug 1, 2009
    #792
  43. tizzao

    tizzao Notebook Evangelist

    Reputations:
    117
    Messages:
    341
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Has anyone heard about the 4810TG coming to the US? I'm hoping to find the SU9400/ATI4330 version sometime within the month.
     
    tizzao, Aug 1, 2009
    #793
  44. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    912
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    I haven't opened mine up yet, so I don't know about the mini pci-e or not.

    Different configuration=different motherboard/slots.

    Well, the question is, how much would be willing to spend on a SSD? No one can actually confirm that the Mini PCI-e SSD will work on any Mini PCI-e port. Those SSD were made for basically the Asus EEE PC and some other netbooks that support it via Mini PCI-e. Regular size notebook uses the standard size 2.5" SATA II SSD.
     
    runtohell121, Aug 1, 2009
    #794
  45. bobcatmvp1

    bobcatmvp1 Notebook Geek

    Reputations:
    5
    Messages:
    88
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    16
    bobcatmvp1, Aug 1, 2009
    #795
  46. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    912
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    runtohell121, Aug 1, 2009
    #796
  47. clipzed

    clipzed Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    39
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    15
    Who knows, hopefully it will support it, apparently you have to flash your bios.
     
    clipzed, Aug 1, 2009
    #797
  48. ldmelo

    ldmelo Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    7
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    Ok folks... Anybody found a way to watch youtube HD videos on a su2700?

    I am downloading the videos from youtube (speedbit+fdm) and watching them on mpc-hc... Altough it works fine (I guess because mpc-hc uses hw accelartion - dxa), it is a bit annoying (have to wait for the download to be completed to start watching them)
     
    ldmelo, Aug 2, 2009
    #798
  49. teepee

    teepee Newbie

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    4
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    anybody have any insight into this?
     
    teepee, Aug 2, 2009
    #799
  50. runtohell121

    runtohell121 Notebook Deity

    Reputations:
    79
    Messages:
    912
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    30
    Hm.. right now, I"m experiencing slow shut down.. like 20 second to 2 minute shut down..
     
    runtohell121, Aug 2, 2009
    #800
← Previous pageNext page →