Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3721 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black)

by Acer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8 x 11.2 x 1.1 inches ; 3.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.7 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003N3JJJY
• Item model number: AS1830T-3721
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,680 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 19, 2010

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-3721: Extreme Mobile Performance

The next-generation of Acer's popular "all day computing" lineup, the 11.6-inch Aspire TimelineX 1830 (model AS1830T-3721) is an ultra-portable powerhouse that weighs just over 3 pounds yet packs in a full-size keyboard and ultra-low voltage Intel Core i5 dual-core processing.

The TimelineX 1830 provides up to 8 hours of battery life thanks to a combination of Intel's Core processing technology and the LED-backlit display, which enables a 22.2 percent power savings compared with other notebook displays. 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.

Housed in premium, black brushed aluminum, the sleek TimelineX 1830 notebook measures just over 1 inch thin--making it extremely easy to carry, maneuver, and store while you're out and about but without sacrificing usability. And with a full-size keyboard for more accurate and comfortable typing and a multi-gesture touchpad for mouse-less, fingertip convenience, this ultraportable notebook functions like a much larger one.

Burn through the hottest new digital media, content creation and advanced 3D gaming with the breakthrough performance of the Intel Core i5 ULV processor--with 4-way multitasking processor power to work on four tasks simultaneously.

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. 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.

The convenient Backup Manager software 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 drive, thumb drive, or to a secure hidden partition on their PC.

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.

Averaging more than 8 hours of battery life, the Acer TimelineX sets a new standard for value, mobility and productivity. Click here for a larger image.

 

Handsome diamond-black chassis. Click here for a larger image.

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

Key Features

• 11.6-inch LED-backlit widescreen display with 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and 200-nit high brightness.
• 1.2 GHz ultra-low voltage Intel Core i5-430UM dual-core processor for smart performance with a speed boost (1.73 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology; 3 MB L3 cache). Intel's Turbo Boost technology maximizes speed for demanding applications, dynamically accelerating performance to match your workload--providing more performance when you need it the most. It also comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics--an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.
• 500 GB SATA hard drive (5400 RPM)
• 4 GB of installed DDR3 RAM
• Intel HD Graphics with 128 MB of dedicated system memory
• Multi-gesture touchpad supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip (Learn more)
• Crystal Eye webcam with 640 x 480 resolution and Acer Video Conference Manager software.
• 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.
• Next-generation Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity provides faster throughput while minimizing on power requirements. It's compatible with new Bluetooth 3.0-enabled devices as well as backward compatible with older Bluetooth-enabled peripherals such as printers and cell phones.
• Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
• HDMI port 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)
• Three USB 2.0 ports
• 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.
• Up to 8 hours of battery life from 6-cell battery (5800 mAh)
• Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.0 x 1.1 inches (WxDxH)
• Weight: 3.1 pounds
• Warranty: One-year parts and labor limited warranty with concurrent International Traveler's Warranty
• Energy Star compliant

What's in the Box

This package contains the Acer Aspire Timeline AS1830T-3721 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 eRecovery Management; Microsoft Works; Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Trial (60 days); Norton Online Backup

Learn More

The Acer Multi-Gesture Touchpad

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.

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium

 

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.

And with Windows Anytime Upgrade, you'll be able to add new features to your PC in as little as 10 minutes. Windows will walk you through the simple upgrade process, it requires no software or downloads, and you'll keep your existing programs, files, and settings

Product Description

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3721 Notebook comes with these specs: Intel Core i5-430UM Processor, Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 11.6-inch HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Mobile Intel HM55 Express Chipset, 4096 MB DDR3 Memory, Intel HD Graphics, 500 GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, Built-In Webcam 1.3MP (1280 x 1024), Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, High-Definition Audio Support, Dolby Sound Room, 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 - USB 2.0 Ports, HDMI Port, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5800mAh), up to 8 Hours of Battery Life, 3.09 lbs. | 1.4 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (60-day trial).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty decent quality with great performance, July 3, 2010

By 

The UnderTaker (Monterey Bay) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3721 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

Just received one of the very first AS1830T notebooks available in the US from Amazon.

Its for my wife who had been running off with my similar year-old 11.6" Acer AS1810tz.

I've been setting up and using her new 1830t i5-430 for a few days.

Took some learning time because she needs the multi-language features

now available with Win7 Ultimate, that previously required a hard drive

partition and the installation of more than one operating system.

Just wanted to say that I've been using both the new 1830t and my old

Acer 1810tz (SU4100) side-by-side and have rarely noticed the 1830t being faster.

The new 1830t measures faster in benchmark tests, but most users won't notice.

BTW... happy to report that Acer has dumped the Synaptics touch pad in the older series

in favor of the Alps Electric touch pad. Acer also replaced the small hardware

switches for wireless (& bluetooth) with function-F3 key control.

Overall, its a very nice machine. Display is bright and sharp.

Build quality seems decent. Keyboard is ok... seems the same as my AS1810tz.

Mouse buttons are stiff and clicky towards the center. Mushy and quiet towards the outside.

I suspect they will wear-in... but still acceptable as-is.

Battery is 5800 mAh verses 5600 mAh in the AS1810, but typical usage endurance

seems to have decreased from 7.5 hours in the AS1810 to around 6 hours in

the new AS1830t. I guess because of the increased power requirement of Intel's i5 chip.

I'm sure you could squeak out another hour using minimalistic settings.

It runs noticeably hotter than my AS1810tz, but not hot enough to be offensive.

So.. we will keep it.

She loves it already... really!

She carries it around the house like a new puppy.

(her 14" Lenovo T400 was always tabletop to briefcase, etc.)

Me... I'm now much more content with my little AS1810tz.

Probably won't bother to upgrade.

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July 9th, 2010 - Changed from 4 stars to 5 stars. Great little machine!

August 11th, 2010 - Ordered a second 1830T. Can't explain... I just want one for myself!

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good ultraportable, July 17, 2010

By 

Eddie "Music lover" (Memphis, TN USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3721 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

I'm pretty impressed that this computer comes with Windows 7-64 bit Operating System. Performance of the computer is excellent. It shuts down and starts up fast-just be sure to have the operating system and programs properly updated.

This computer is a bit bigger than most netbooks at 11.6 inches but in fact it is an ultra-portable. It is thin and light and just a great travel tool. The nearly full size smooth keyboard is a plus. Quality of build is solid. The fan is very quiet and the machine only gets slightly warm when used for prolonged periods. The speakers are not great but these are not used on plane flights out of courtesy to other passengers anyway. For home use, the device should be connected to external speakers. Movies and TV are streamlined very well.

The computer is compact and does not have a cd/dvd. This can be expected from notebook of this size. Storage is 500 gb. It can carry lots of music, pictures, and videos. With a drive this size, I decided to partition the drive into C/D.

I have not sat in a plane for 8 hours yet but I know for a fact, that the battery can deliver more than 5 hours on long trips. Therefore, for a frequent air traveler like myself, you should not have to be looking for a wall socket at each airport to recharge or use this computer. That does not mean that you should not carry the around the power cord- just in case.

For someone that travels a lot, I believe that this is a winner hands down. I have been researching this for a while and the alternatives are made by Sony (Sony X $1299.99) and Apple (MacBook Air $1499) which are very good but more expensive.

My writing is for someone that needs a travel tool that is light enough and capable enough. This is in my opinion an ultra-portable with much more computing power than a netbook. I have not loaded games and will not use it for this purpose either. Please also note that I am not affiliated to ACER either.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ultraportable Notebook, July 7, 2010

By 

Jayayess1190 (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-3721 11.6-Inch Laptop (Black) (Personal Computers)

Before I even turned it on I put in the 160GB Intel G2 ssd that was previously in my Acer 3810t. Then once I turned on and after a few driver downloads and restarts, I had my original desktop and programs all ready to go. This machine is fast. I am coming from a 13.3" Acer 3810t that had a 1.4GHz SU9400. This 1830t is much faster. Programs open fast. I remember when I first got the ssd and put it in my 3810t and was amazed at the speed increase over the hard drive. Well now I am experiencing that feeling all over again, and I love it. Editing images is a much more pleasant experience. Where as Adobe Lightroom 3 and Corel Paintshop Pro X2 would be a little slow on the 3810t, they are both rockets on the 1830t. Overall I am glad I upgraded, as the new Core i5-430UM is a big speed boost over the Core 2 Duo SU9400. The computer is lightweight and easy to carry, and shall hold me over until 2013 when Intel launches Haswell processors and I upgrade again.

Pros for the 1830t:

Weighs only 3.1lbs.

Core i5 processor is very fast.

Fans are quieter than on my 3810t, but at full speed seem to be louder.

Fun to watch Turbo Boost do its thing.

Runs very cool, except for the left side which gets a little warm but never hot.

Cons:

Keyboad has more flex than the 3810t's.

I got an Alps touchpad, wish I had gotten one with Synaptics.

Touchpad is not recessed, looks pretty but I do not like this and is hard to use in low lighting.

No multimedia keys like on the 3810t.

Wish I had an Intel Wireless card, might change out the Broadcom.