The Official Arrandale Timeline Thread

The "States of England"?
Sorry but what I know the "states" to be is the United States and that article was written for the good people of England.

Sorry to burst your bubble guys...unless your English..

 

In the link it mentions a 9-cell option:
"Acer is giving the Timeline X line stamina by offering a 9-cell battery, albeit as a £200 option. The firm says that the standard 6-cell unit provides around eight hours of battery life with WiFi enabled."

1. Is it normal for it to cost £200 ($300) for just 3 cells more?
2. Would it sit flush with the laptop?
3. Would it be the same weight?
4. If 2 and 3 hold true, would you guys be willing to pay the price for a few more hours of battery life?

 

Well, with regards to the HP Envy's 9 cell battery. Theirs does NOT sit flush and weighs about 2.5 pounds on its own I would upgrade for no more than $200 dollars, and that's only because I want this laptop to last me for years.

 

I posted a link with photos showing the 9 cell pages back, it is not flush it sticks up from the bottom of the laptop.

 

So just read the Engadget post on the release of these laptops. A little disappointed that it'll be in May...which could even end up being at the END of May... ...But at least we have a release date now. Hopefully that release date applies for Canada too.

Will be getting the 6 cell, I think 8 hours is enough for me.

 

Why does this thing look so terrible inside? It's time for them to hire someone as a designer.

 

Just keep staring at it, it'll look better =]
it's working for me~

 

If I had it I guess I would like to close the lid every time someone approached my desk,lol

@essense
I can't .I feel abused.This thing hurts my eyes!

 

Anyone with more Infos about the x751 and x754 ?
The 14" model with blu-ray could be more interesting than the 4820TG.

 

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/blogs/2010/03/31/first-look-review-acer-aspire-timeline-x-laptops/

"Intel’s Core i3 and i5 processors take pride of place, while the *larger two* models in the range employ ATI’s HD 5000 series graphics chipsets."

http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2010/03/31/acer-aspire-timelinex-12-hour-laptop-hands-on-photos/

"On the specs front, the *two larger* Acer Aspire TimelineX laptops pack dedicated ATI Mobility Radeon 5650 or 5470 graphics for some gaming on the go,"

 

Yea I saw that too. My first thought was "does that mean no 3820TG?". I've just decided to sit quietly and wait for these devices to go to retailers. Then I can decide if I buy a 3820TG or a Sony Z. Unless, of course, someting else comese along in the meantime and catches my fancy.

Bronsky

 

That's the problem with technology... There's always something to wait for

Bergs

 

Let's stop questioning if the 3820TG will have a dedicated card. It's already confirmed by the official Acer sites (Singapore and German), where they specify the 5650 for the 3820TG. The only reason to sites states differently is perhaps Acer not selling the high end models in the beggining. But i'm sure there will be a Core iX + 5650 13.3'' 3820TG.

 

There can be those high ends,but the question is will that be available for us?or we should wait another 2 months after initial release in may?

 

Nobody seems to have read this post, or the article that said the computer would be available in May. All the prices in this article are in British pounds, and there is no mention of U.S. release dates. I'm not sure if we should bank on a May release date in the United States just yet...

 

I wonder what is the reasoning behind the delay in announcing models and prices in the US. What is the benefit of doing this only in select countries in the world before the US? Isn't the US a big market? Sure, they might not have the numbers in stock, but why not announce anyway to persuade potential buyers to wait instead of buying something else already out?

 

The delay allows acer to separate the true believers! I'm sure HP's sale took out some unfaithful people that don't deserve the TimelineX!! LOl no offence to anyone, just a theory

or acer and other brands are colluding to form a cartel (I'm in a game theory class)

 

^^demand - supply

 

May. Damn, at this rate we'll be lucky to see this thing in Canada in August. And yes, I'm very cynical about our product arrival dates.

 

I agree w/ you.

 

Noooooooooooooooooooooo, please don't make that happen, Acer! I need new laptop NAOOOO

Does anyone here know whether Acer laptops are usually release in Canada at the same time as US or much later?

 

Atleast, Acer should give some notebookreview-sites a sample....want to read a review already!

 

Check this out!!
Acer Aspire Ethos and TimelineX - Hands-on

http://www.trustedreviews.com/laptops/review/2010/04/01/Acer-Aspire-Ethos-and-TimelineX---Hands-on/p1

Acer officially announced its new Aspire Ethos and TimelineX laptops last week, but yesterday it took the time to demonstrate them to assembled UK journalists. I spent a little time acquainting myself with both systems, starting with the Ethos.



When I first saw the pictures of the Ethos I was far from convinced. It looked like someone trying very hard to design a minimalist laptop, rather than one that naturally was that way. Seeing it in person, however, my reaction was rather more positive. There are still things I'm not so certain about, but on the whole it's quite a step forward from Acer.

Just hearing the company talking about the Ethos shows it has been listening. A regular complaint of ours about Acer laptops is their somewhat fussy appearance. For the most part that accusation can't be placed at the Ethos' door. It's a fact helped by how incredibly thin the chassis is despite the overall footprint, which in the case of the 18.4in model we saw is sizeable.



Acer can't help itself in some instances, though. While it has removed any dedicated shortcut buttons for media playback, it has simply integrated them into the touchpad instead. In fairness, though, this is actually a rather novel approach. These are activated simply by hitting the circular button between the two touchpad buttons, giving you quick access to the shortcuts without moving away from the touchpad.

We're not overly keen on the touchpad itself, though. Despite resisting the glossy plastic urge in the rest of the chassis, Acer has given the touchpad the kind of sticky, irritatingly reflective finish that would drive any reasonably minded person to distraction. Happily the keyboard, which is a smart looking chiclet-style one, doesn't pose any similar concerns.



There are some other nice touches, such as the wireless radio switches that are placed right by the relevant indicators - a nice bonus seeing as you can toggle Bluetooth and Wi-Fi independently. We also like the volume dial tucked into the front edge, right in front of the touchpad.



On the hardware side of things, the specs and dimensions indicate this ought to be a pretty serious multimedia machine. It'll be sold in 15.6in and 18.4in sizes using Core i5 and i7 processors and ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5000-series graphics. Those who opt for the 18.4in can be guaranteed a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) screen and there's the potential to have two 640GB hard drives, totalling 1.28TB of storage.

Expect systems to begin to ship towards the end of April.

 

What exactly is the Acer Ethos? Can someone post its specs here? Thanks.

 

That thing looks huge. It has a full sized keyboard with plenty of space on the sides.

 

Yea, I wonder about promoting an 18.4" laptop (you need a pretty big lap). The space for 2 hard drives is interesting, you could easily replace one with a smaller, inexpensive SSD and use the other for storage.

Bronsky

 

Acer 5820T really makes my day!! Powerful machine with a very sleek design!! :yes:

Sorry , but i don't resist to post some pictures!!

http://www.trustedreviews.com/laptops/review/2010/04/01/Acer-Aspire-Ethos-and-TimelineX---Hands-on/p6

 

That's one of the reasons to live for.

 

We'll get Congress to approve/ratify the UK as our 52nd state (after absorbing Canada as our 51st, of course - abolish the provinces and then make of them as counties, big ones) and make England, Wales, Scotland, and N. Ireland as the counties. And then may be Israel as 53rd before we even consider Puerto Rico and Mexico.

 

I emailed acer support (german)

they told me that the upcoming acer TRAVELMATE timeline serie 8x72 (also with core i cpus..) will as usual have non-glare displays and dedicated graphics too (but no further details on which so far)

 

Not sure what to make of this April 2nd DIGITIMES article...

Intel holding off new ultra-thin notebook CPUs

"Intel has recently decided to hold off the launch of new ultra-thin notebook processors until the third quarter as Acer has halted the production of its ultra-thin notebooks and has turned to work on its new Calpella-based TimelineX ultra-thin notebooks, according to sources from notebook players."
Link to complete article here.

Are the Acer "ultra-thins" different from the TimelineX series?

 

I'm guessing this is about the Core i ULVs.

 

This doesn't seem to be a big deal to those of us waiting on the i-core processors. Basically Intel is going to focus on the i-core chips now making their way into the market and not seek to develop the next generation of mobile chipsets.

Here are related and more clearly written stories:
http://www.slashgear.com/intel-freeze-culv-refresh-over-calpella-success-0280119/
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intel-Delays-Launch-of-New-Notebook-Processors-139073.shtml


Here's what is said about the next gen chips on Wikipedia:

Huron River platform (2010)
The codename Huron River refers to the seventh-generation Centrino platform.
Mobile chipset an Intel Mobile Express Series 6 chipset (PCHM codenamed Cougar Point).
Processors - based on Intel Sandy Bridge microarchitecture

 

Sandy Bridge was already meant for 2011, though, so that doesn't make so much sense either.

 

Doesn't that mean ULV i-cores?

 

The ULV i-cores are already out there. A number of companies are already selling and shipping computers using the very processor we are waiting for in the TimelineX series. People are already using those very processors to read this posting. We are not going to have to wait until 3Q this year to get our hands on the kind of computer we are all waiting for. It looks like it is going to be a May release for many of these type models.

 

Correction some people in some countries are already using TimelineX Laptops.

 

Hi a2bucks...

Could you point me out to some laptops having the.... "ULV i-cores" ???

 

Certainly! You can find these by linking from this page on Intel's website: http://www.intel.com/consumer/shop/notebook/core_i5.htm

These are all shipping now, and in most cases are already in the hands of consumers.

Dell
http://www.dell.com/us/en/home/note...cs=19&~oid=us~en~29~laptop-studio-1450-cto4~~

HP
http://www.shopping.hp.com/series/category/notebooks/dv4i_series/3/computer_store?

Lenovo
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...-category-id=24ABE3A59126498186434450AAAFE461

Sony
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...-category-id=24ABE3A59126498186434450AAAFE461

Also including the Sony Z series which has had extensive discussion by owners on notebookreview.com.

 

I must only agree with Rana. I've never seen a notebook with ULV core iX... and TimelineX do not use those. They use regular mobile cpu's, ie, full power ones. So that notice makes perfect sense to me. And it's a good thing, since Acer will benefit from an increase in TimelineX cpu's availability... perhaps that even mean we will have the i5 540m sooner...

 

those are standard voltage. the question was about the 'ultra-low voltage' core i5/i7.

here's one: http://store.shopfujitsu.com/fpc/Ecommerce/buildseriesbean.do?series=P770

 

Sounds like good news for all the folks waiting for the Asus UL30JT! lol

It's really a shame, actually. The ULXXJT seems like a nice laptop, for people in the market for something with a ULV chip.

 

The 1830t does, and it is a TimelineX.

 

whats gonna happen to the 1830T man...???

I dont know how long this is gonna take....

Should i get the 1810T...??

I'm so confused....!!!

 

The 1830t won't be out until summer. Can you wait? By then the Core i5-540UM and Core i7-660UM will be out, so maybe the 1830t will get upgraded to those...

 

You've been asking that same question for the past month. Why not just get the 1810T and be done with it?

 

ULV Core i's delayed? Only months from the release of Sandy Bridge ulv's with USB 3.0 and Sata 6.

Well this sucks. The sooner they get full power cpu's down to ulv level power usage the better. Till then I keep my 3810t.

 

Hi jay,

When you say Summer.... Which month do you mean....?? I could decide depending on the month.

Hi ck,

Yeah pal i ve been asking the same question for the past month. However since the 1830T was announced on 17th March 2010, ever since then i had decided that i'll wait for it.

But now with this article....

http://www.netbookchoice.com/2010/04...until-q3-2010/

I'm confused all over again....

 

After reading the article, I'd say you should buy the 1810t now. Looks like the 1830t might not come until the summer is nearly over (July-Sept), if at all.

 

Cheers bro.... I think i'll wait till july.... just dont have the heart to buy a 1810T when i know that 1830T is just around the corner...!!!