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We have collected 2 reviews of the Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-640. Experts rate Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-640 8/10. Reviewsor.com helps you find reviews, best prices, user reviews of the Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-640 and Acer Laptops.
The Acer TimelineX 5830TG sets itself apart from the 15-inch laptop crowd with its angular good looks. But it's also a solid performer and a decent gaming machine, and--with 8 hours, 17 minutes of battery life--a long-distance runner. At a penny less than $800 (as of July 6, 2011), the 5830TG is a great deal, but you'll need to spend some time culling the software herd for optimal results. Componentry was pretty much state-of-the-art on our 5830TG-6402 test unit, the top-of-the-line configuration for the 5830TG. The CPU is an Intel Core i5-2410M; also included are 4GB of DDR3 memory, a 500GB 5400-rpm hard drive, and both Intel HD and Nvidia GeForce GT 520M graphics. The laptop turned in a WorldBench 6 score of 116--fast, but about average for the all-purpose laptop class. Thanks to the GT 520M, its gaming frame rates were acceptable on simple 3D games in our tests, but hard-core gamers seeking to play the latest and greatest should look elsewhere. Watching video on the 15.6-inch, 1366-by-726-pixel display is a pleasant experience--everything we threw at the 5830TG played smoothly, including high-bit-rate 1080p material. The screen does suffer from a rather narrow optimal viewing angle, however.
With great power comes great responsibility, and also - if you're talking about Intel's 2011 Sandy Bridge processor line-up, at least - generally sizable pricing. Acer is looking to change that with the new Aspire TimelineX AS5830TG-6402, a lengthy name for a 15.6-inch Core i5 notebook that ticks all the spec boxes for a high-speed desktop replacement only with a bargain $799.99 price tag. Too good to be true or the best deal around? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut. Your $800 gets you Intel's Core i5-2410M processor, normally running at 2.3GHz but capable of up to 2.9GHz with Intel's Turbo Boost, and paired with 6GB of DDR3 1066MHz memory, NVIDIA GeForce GT520M graphics with 1GB of dedicated video memory, and a 640GB 5,400rpm hard-drive. There's also WiFi b/g/n, an 8x DVD burner and Bluetooth 3.0+HS. The display is a 15.6-inch panel running at 1366 x 768 and, like most notebooks around today with a decidedly glossy finish. Still, colors are impressive and the LED backlighting is even and bright. Above is a 1.3-megapixel webcam. Ports include three USB 2.0 and a separate USB 3.0 port, VGA, HDMI, audio in/out (supporting S/PDIF digital) and gigabit ethernet.