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Product Description

Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008 Olympic Edition Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor SU4100, Windows 7 Home Premium, 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel GS45 Express Chipset, 3072MB DDR2 667MHz Memory, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD, 320GB SATA Hard Drive, Built-in Webcam, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room Audio Enhancement, Intel WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, 1 - HDMI™ Port, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh), 8+ hours of battery life, 3.08 lbs. | 1.4 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5498 in Personal Computers
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Acer
• Model: AS1810TZ-4008 Olympic Edition
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.18" h x 11.20" w x 8.03" l, 3.08 pounds
• CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core 1.5 GHz
• Memory: 3GB DDR2 SDRAM
• Hard Disk: 320GB
• Display size: 11.1

Features

• 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core SU4100 Processor
• 3GB DDR2 667MHz SDRAM; Upgradeable up to 4GB
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive
• 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• Windows 7 Home Premium, 8+ hours of battery life

Amazon.com Product Description

Acer Aspire Timeline 1810TZ: All-Day Performance

Commemorating the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, this special edition Acer Aspire 1810TZ Timeline notebook (model AS1810TZ-4008) sports a silver brushed metal finish with diamond-cut Olympic Games composite logo and delivers over 8 hours of battery life--making "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.

This special edition Acer Aspire 1810 Timeline commemorates the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver with a diamond-cut Olympic Games composite logo on the cover (see larger image; see also a schematic of all ports).

Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life, the Acer Timeline sets a new standard for value, mobility and productivity.

The thin and light Timeline 1810 is made for modern mobile work and play with its 3.1-pound weight and thin measurements--less than one-inch thin at its slimmest point and just over an inch at its thickest. The high-definition, 11.6-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, 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.

Pre-installed with the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium operating system (64-bit version), you'll be able to easily create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. Windows 7 is the easiest, fastest, and most engaging version of Windows yet. Better ways to find and manage files, like Jump Lists and improved taskbar previews, help you speed through everyday tasks. Windows 7 is designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC just works the way you want it to.

Note that this laptop does not include an optical drive, but you can use optional external DVD/CD drives that connect via USB.

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Key Features

• 11.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 200-nit high brightness. The LED backlight technology is 33 percent more energy efficient than standard CCFL LCD screens.
• Energy efficient, 1.3 GHz Intel Pentium SU4100 processor with ultra-low voltage for extended battery life. The dual-core SU4100 has a has a power consumption rating of just 10 watts, a fast 800 MHz front-side bus (FSB), and 2 MB L2 cache.
• 320 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 3 GB of installed DDR2 RAM with 667 MHz speed (4 GB maximum)
• Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with up to 1700 MB of shared video memory and support for DirectX 10 games.
• 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)
• Acer Backup makes it easy to back up your data without a hassle. Duplicate files to another location quickly and easily with a single press of the Acer Backup Key.
• 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.
• Stereo speakers with 2nd generation Dolby Sound Room audio enhancement transforms the experience of movies, music, and games.
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) for ultra-fast connectivity to home and business networks.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• HDMI port (with HDCP support) for connecting to a compatible HDTV or home theater receiver for uncompressed digital audio and video via a single cable. Also includes standard analog VGA video output.
• Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD)
• Windows 7 Home Premium makes it easy to create a home network and share all of your favorite photos, videos, and music. And you can watch shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV on Windows Media Center. Get the best entertainment experience with Windows 7 Home Premium.
• Get more features with Windows Anytime Upgrade. It's the best way to add features to Windows 7, takes as few as ten minutes, requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process.
• Pre-loaded software includes Microsoft Works SE 9.0 for word processing and spreadsheet work. Enjoy a 60-day trial version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007.
• 8+ hours of battery life from 6-cell battery (5600 mAh)
• Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.03 x 0.87/1.18 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty
• Energy Star compliant
• Acer PowerSmart Adapter stops consuming energy when the battery is fully charged, providing a 66 percent energy savings over typical adapters.

What's in the Box
This package contains the Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810T-8459 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 Toolbar; Acer Recovery Management; Acer GridVista; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days); Norton Online Backup

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The Multi-Gestured Acer Timeline

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.

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Cool to the Touch

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.

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Easy Backup for Peace of Mind

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.

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome so far!
By Wintermute
Well, I've had this little baby for 3 and half days and I love it! It's fast, Windows 7 is surprisingly slick and once I get used to it I'll probably like it even more. The notebook itself is nice and "netbook" sized and very light. This was one of the only models of notebook/netbook that had all the things that I wanted:

-Small and portable, not 13-15 inch screens. This 11.6" screen (measure diagonally) makes the whole thing about the size of a sheet of paper!

-Windows 7 64-bit.

-Atleast 2GB of ram and room for more (This comes with 3GB ram and supports up to 4GB)

-1080p HD Video support and HDMI port (which worked perfectly with my Samsung LCD, plugged right in and was simple as can be)

-Keyboard is full-sized

-Best part of all which is what made me buy this over the ASUS Eee PC Seashell 1201N-PU17-SL 12.1-Inch Silver Netbook - 5 Hours of Battery Life is that the battery life is MUCH longer! The advertised 8+ hours isn't too exaggerated, I got about 6 hours out of my first charge, and it easily could have been over 7 hrs if I had adjusted the settings a bit. The "balanced" power setting which changes depending on your battery level kept it perfect for a long time, but I turned up the brightness after it started dimming to conserve energy. No problem, it's now set to stay where I like it.

I also like how fast it boots up from sleeping or actually starting up. Windows 7 is going on my Desktop computer for sure.

I wasn't too crazy about the touch pad, it seemed too slow or overly sensitive, but I'm sure if I wanted to get used to it. The pinch-zoom and scroll features are really nice though! I still bought a mouse with it though, for when I'm able to use it (Logitech V220 Cordless Optical Mouse for Notebooks (Dark Silver)).

The keyboard might take a *little* bit of getting used to, but that's fine, what keyboard doesn't take a little getting used to? I should mention that it isn't really set up for any kind of graphics. I haven't tested any games on it since I don't plan on using it for anything much other than school, but from what I read at Newegg it's not going to play many 3D games, and certainly no newer ones at all. But, it can play Blu-Ray if you have an external BD drive. Pretty cool!

I will try to update this once I've owned it longer and field tested it more. So far so good, no regrets all. Buy this laptop! (also available in Black, but I dont want to be constantly wiping fingerprints off it...no prints on silver)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Outstanding little laptop!
By D. Witham
I first read about the Acer AS1810 in "a leading consumer magazine" (C.R.) where it received high marks for performance. I've had my laptop - the nicely done Olympic edition - about two weeks and have been very happy with it. Programs launch quickly, web browsing is fast and easy (even with downloading large video files), and the touchpad is the best I've ever used - I especially like the `press and scroll' (my own term) feature to scan pages. The large keys provide a good sense of touch, and the display is great. Did I mention that's its lightweight and has 8+ hours of battery life? An outstanding little computer!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Very satisfied
By MMZ
I've had this computer for a week now, it's just what I'd been looking for. It boots very quickly. It seems very capable and powerful -- I will not be gaming... I just wanted a smaller, lighter machine that I could take with me to use at work on breaks, when traveling, and that didn't weigh me down in carry-on luggage.

I like the keyboard and the way the keys feel. Some function keys (delete for examp;e) are in different places than my previous laptop (HP) but I am getting used to this already. I actually like the delete key location (full upper right corner.) It's hard to miss it now. With it on my lap the size of the keyboard and the depth between front edge and the keys feels comfortable, it seems easier to type on than my old full-size laptop. Held on my lap, it is warm underneath but not even close to hot, very comfortable.

The screen is clear, clean images. This is my first small-notebook (they call this a netbook + ) and I am still getting used to the smaller screen print... on some webpages I have to increase the font to read easily (I am not young!). But this is part of the smaller size machine... not a flaw. With the screen back a little it does seem a little top-heavy. On a flat surface this isn't an issue, but I do notice it when I put it on a cushion on my lap to raise it up a little.

I have not yet tested the full extent of the battery. Used it only on battery one evening for a couple of hours and the battery had gone down maybe a third.

The touchpad seems great. It is so smooth, I thought I would hate it but it is better than my D3ll touchpad at work. The vertical scroll works well. I haven't done much with the other touchpad gestures. Again, the smaller depth at the front of the machine (the touchpad buttons are right up to the edge) is easier for me than other touchpads on full-size laptops that are embedded within the space between keyboard and front edge.

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