Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T: dedicated GPU and SSD at a knockdown price
As we have noted that the segment of ultra-thin notebook called was somewhat damaged, Acer recently launched a new variant of "TimelineX 3830" which, if not really mid-range, comes for an excellent price / performance.
The model corresponding to the reference "TimelineX 3830TG-2414G12N" actually offers a high-end specifications at a reasonable price.
A dedicated graphics chip suitable for Gamers
The Core i5-2410M (from 2.3 to 2.9 GHz and 3 MB cache), the same as in the base model, is actually supported by a powerful dedicated graphics chip Nvidia GeForce 540M GT, embedding 1 GB of memory. There are also 4 GB of DDR3 RAM.
A SDD for a high reactivity
This notebook is also distinguished by its storage. If it passes with a comfortable 750 GB to 128 GB, we go above a hard drive at 5400 rev / min, certainly the bottleneck of the first model, with a swift SSD. What benefits from a significant gain in reactivity, provided it can be satisfied with so little space and / or able to carry an external hard drive. Besides, autonomy should increase and weight decreased.
There are also the usual array of connectivity, including Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi N, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0 and HDMI, HD 720p with a webcam and a SD card reader. The set is powered by a 6000 mAh battery giving it a comfortable self-announced and a reasonable weight of 1.85 kg.
The "Acer TimelineX 3830TG-2414G12N" is already marketed in everywhere in the retail price of 800 euros. However, it is difficult or impossible to find another computer combining dedicated GPU and SSD at this price point.
Re: Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T: dedicated GPU and SSD at a knockdown price
There is another Acer TimelineX 3830T ultra-portable 13.3-inch laptop, less than 2 kg and with a processor Core i3 last generation. And it is intended to be the perfect companion of the traveler and it boasts a range of up to 10 hours. The keyboard has chiclet keys. They are well proportioned and well placed. They allow a flexible and instinctive strikes that minimizes failures and makes use pleasant.
