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Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
The 3810 Timeline is a high performance notebook PC that is intended for business and home users and is the smallest in Acer's Timeline series for 2009. The notebook features an ultra-thin design, at less than 1" thick, and is very lightweight, at only 3.5 lbs. It has a 13.3" LCD display with Acer's CineCrystal technology and an Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics card for high performance graphics. The notebook offers a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, and comes with an up to 500GB HDD.
MSRP $800.00
Release date June, 2009
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The 3810 Timeline is designed with a 5-in-1 memory card reader, built-in webcam and microphone, super-multi drive, and includes Dolby Sound Room technology to produce quality sound through headphones or external speakers. It also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and offers a variety of connectivity options including HDMI /w HDCP and 3 USB ports. The notebook uses very little power, achieving a battery life of over 8 hours on a 6-cell battery and has ComfyTouch technology to keep it cool during long periods of operation. The 3810 Timeline operates on Windows Vista Home Premium or XP Professional and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features/Specs
- 13.3" TFT LCD Display
- 1366 x 768 pixel resolution
- Acer CineCrystal Technology
- Intel GMA 4500MHD Graphics
- Up to 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Processor
- Up to 4GB DDR3 SDRAM
- Up to 500GB Hard Drive
- 6-cell Battery with 8+ hour life
- ComfyTouch Technology
- Super-Multi Drive
- Built-in Microphone & Webcam
- Dolby Sound Room Technology
- 5-in-1 Card Reader
- OS: Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows XP Professional
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g WiFi with Acer SignalUp Technology, Bluetooth
- Ports: VGA, Headphone/Line-Out, Microphone, 3 x USB, RJ-45, HDMI /w HDCP
- Weight: Approx. 3.5 lbs
- Energy Star Qualified
- 1 year limited warranty
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Buy It
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline AS3810T-6775 | 1.4GHz - 4GB RAM - 80GB SSD
• Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6775 13.3-Inch Black Laptop - 8+ Hour Battery Life
UPC: 884483851355
EAN: 884483851355
MPN: LX.PCR0X.274
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline AS3810TZ-4880 | 1.3GHz - 4GB RAM
• Acer Aspire Timeline AS3810TZ-4880 13.3-Inch Laptop - 8+ Hour Battery Life
• Aspire Aspire 13.3 1.3GHz Notebook
UPC: 884483703609
EAN: 884483703609
MPN: LX.PE60X.052
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline AS3810T-6415 | 1.4GHz - 4GB RAM
• Acer Computer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-6415 13.3" Notebook PC
• Aspire AS3810T-6415 Notebook
UPC: 884483697588
EAN: 884483697588
MPN: LX.PCR0X.092
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline AS3810T-8640 | 1.4GHz - 2GB RAM
• Acer Computer Aspire Timeline AS3810T-8640 13.3" Notebook PC
• Aspire AS3810T-8640 Notebook
UPC: 884483848430
EAN: 884483848430
MPN: LX.PCR06.004
Competitors
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline is ranked 1st among it's competitors.
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MSRP $449.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- higher resolution than most netbooks - full 720p capable 1280 x 800px
- includes HDMI output
- nice keyboard layout and size
Cons
- basic 3-cell battery - 6-cell will be a higher priced option
- beginning to shy away from some of the pros of the netbook category (small size, cheap price, good battery life)
- heavier and less mobile than smaller 10" models (3.1 - 3.4 pounds)
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad S12
MSRP $550.00
Releases January, 2010
Pros
- HDMI output (unlike most business-oriented laptops), VGA as well: extremely flexible!
- affordable price
- comes with Windows 7
Cons
- AMD version has poor battery life in comparison to the Intel version ~5 vs ~8 hours
- webcam is only 0.3MP (seriously?)
- fairly low powered processor options - low individual core clock speeds
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge
MSRP $770.00
Releases December, 2009
Pros
- dual core processor, DDR3 memory, HDD or SSD storage options
- miniature AC adapter
- good battery life - 5+ hours
Cons
- battery sticks out of the bottom
- low end dual core ULV processors, Intel GMA - poor for heavy applications, games
- fully plastic build
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
Lenovo IdeaPad U150
MSRP $735.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- lightweight and compact - weighs around 3.3 pounds, 1" thick
- optional external DVD / Bluray drives
- 720p capable display resolution
Cons
- slower AMD Neo single core processor, DDR2 667MHz RAM, and older onboard ATI graphics
- high price compared to comparable ultra-portables
- no discrete graphics option
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
MSi X-Slim X410
MSRP $699.99
Released August, 2009
Pros
- lightweight - 3.74 pounds
- great battery life for all day computing (up to 12-hours claimed)
- affordable compared to previous generation ultra-portables
Cons
- Intel GMA 4500MHD - superior to the common netbook chip, however still poor compared to other onboard and discrete options from Nvidia and ATI
- ULV Intel Core 2 Solo is designed for power savings, single core and lower clockspeed will mean slower operation for intensive tasks - not suited as a dedicated desktop replacement device
- no optical drive
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
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Asus UL30A
MSRP $650.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- lightweight for a 14" notebook (4.4 pounds)
- dual core processor
- HDMI output
- affordable price
Cons
- Dell build quality can't match the that of laptops from higher end manufacturers such as Apple or Lenovo
- Intel GMA graphics only - extremely limited, best for 2D applications and media only
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
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Dell Inspiron 14z
MSRP $600.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- large 11.6" screen with higher resolution of 1366 x 768px
- Bluetooth connectivity
- great battery life of up to 11 hours
Cons
- slower 1.33GHz Atom processor
- pushes the price and size point of the netbook category
- weak Intel Atom processor and GMA graphics do not allow for HD content to be displayed - enhanced resolution for overall comfort only
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
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Asus Eee PC 1101HA
MSRP $749.99
Released June, 2009
Pros
- powerful components - speed Core 2 Duo, lots of memory, drive space
- quality touchpad and keyboard
- great build quality
Cons
- a lot of pre-installed bloatware
- standard battery life
- Intel graphics - worst of the worst when it comes to gaming, 3D rendering, media...
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
Sony VAIO CS Series
MSRP $549.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- powerful internals - Intel Core 2 Duo processors, DDR3 memory
- slick aesthetic
- multi-touch trackpad
Cons
- relatively small keyboard
- pales in comparison to the world renowned ThinkPad series
- mediocre battery life - (poor is too harsh)
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y550
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MSRP $469.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- larger than average screen for a netbook
- extremely thin
- 12" screen allows for an enhanced 1280 x 800px resolution
Cons
- expensive for a netbook - the price of a full notebook
- heavier than most netbooks - 3.3 pounds
- Via Nano processor is unproven for performance as well as power consumption
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
Samsung NC20
MSRP $500.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- higher resolution 11.6" screen (1366 x 768px)
- wide keyboard extends to the edges of the device - even more usable than 10" models
- respectable battery options and battery life
Cons
- Protruding 6-cell battery
- continues to push the price and size of the mainstream netbook category
- battery life doesn't really compare to smaller 10" models (5.5h vs 7-8h+)
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
Acer Aspire One 751h
MSRP $849.00
Released May, 2009
Pros
- 1,366 x 768px resolution
- lightweight - 2.8 pounds
- slim body
- good balance between power and mobility
- HDMI output
Cons
- single configuration - no SSD option
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
MSI X340
MSRP $699.00
Released April, 2008
Pros
- affordable compared to most other sub-notebook computers
- despite being slightly less powerful it can still do as much as most other sub-notebooks
- Atom processor sips power and creates very little heat
Cons
- cheaper plastic netbook-like construction
- somewhat expensive versus netbook options that present most of the usability of such a device
- limited ports (3 USB and VGA output)
Acer Aspire 3810 Timeline
vs.
MSI X320
Reviews
July 15, 2009
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Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- ultra-thin design
- 8-hour battery life (claimed)
- HDMI output
- well designed, comfortable keyboard
- runs quiet and cool
- affordable compared to ultra-portables and higher-end netbooks
- 3.5 pounds
- dual core Core 2 processor - much more powerful than Atom or Core 2 Solos
- solid construction
- LED backlit display
Cons
- poor speakers
- Intel GMA graphics
- display quality is lacking - viewing angles, contrast, blacks, etc...
- 13.3" form factor - not small enough for those truly interested in mobile computing
- poor mouse buttons
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September 23, 2009
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Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- ultra-thin design
- 8-hour battery life (claimed)
- HDMI output
- well designed, comfortable keyboard
- runs quiet and cool
- affordable compared to ultra-portables and higher-end netbooks
- 3.5 pounds
- dual core Core 2 processor - much more powerful than Atom or Core 2 Solos
- solid construction
- LED backlit display
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August 15, 2009
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Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- ultra-thin design
- 8-hour battery life (claimed)
- well designed, comfortable keyboard
- runs quiet and cool
- affordable compared to ultra-portables and higher-end netbooks
Cons
- poor speakers
- Intel GMA graphics
- 13.3" form factor - not small enough for those truly interested in mobile computing
- Cannot install WinXP
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September 11, 2009
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Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- ultra-thin design
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September 5, 2009
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Pros
- good balance between expensive ultra-portable and netbook
- HDMI output
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