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.
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