Acer Aspire 1410 and 1810T Timeline (single core) 11.6" Thread

[jackbean818]

It's just an alternative road machine - true its not in the same class as ulv machines but thinking about what we'll use these for, its an option.

The only problem is that Samsung N510 will be worse than Acer 1410, so you are simply waiting to pay more for less, which does not make sense. (Atom 280, and only 1GB RAM)

[Aerows]

It's just an alternative road machine - true its not in the same class as ulv machines but thinking about what we'll use these for, its an option.

I think many of us will still probably have our higher spec desktop pcs for intensive use and or gaming.

I'm in the same boat as many here - considering this along with others, including the samsung, and thinking about what I need a road machine for.

I had an nc10 before and it was perfect as a road machine. In fact it became pretty much my main & home machine. unfortunately its small screen made it unpractical for continued use.

12 inc screens are too big, and I believe 11.6 are the sweet spot.

Phil is right its best to wait and see what happens from next 2 weeks to end of oct for win 7 release.

Yeah, I don't like hearing we should wait some more , but I agree. Thanks for your input, though hanybanoub, if I was looking for strictly mobile gaming, that would be fine. It just sucks that it has such slow processor.

In fact, the one I was looking at has discrete graphics, which I probably need. I don't think I can do the tasks that I need to do, though, with even a single core processor, now that I have actually tried it. I'm surprised it didn't burn a hole through the 1410 and make the cpu fall out of the housing.

[hanybanoub]

Fair enough guys I appreciate many of you will want to have more power from your ultraportable.

From what I remmber using an atom on the nc10, it was perfectly fine for web browsing, word/excel processing, acrobat files reading/review, and film and music - many at the same time.

I didn't need to stress or use it any more so I can understand if many here have many more programs open at same time, or have CPU hungry programs running (photo shop or similar).

Battery life is key for me when I evaluate these machines. I abs loved the NC10 long battery life. If it only had a slightly larger screen I would have kept it.

[jackbean818]

Fair enough guys I appreciate many of you will want to have more power from your ultraportable.

From what I remmber using an atom on the nc10, it was perfectly fine for web browsing, word/excel processing, acrobat files reading/review, and film and music - many at the same time.

I didn't need to stress or use it any more so I can understand if many here have many more programs open at same time, or have CPU hungry programs running (photo shop or similar).

Battery life is key for me when I evaluate these machines. I abs loved the NC10 long battery life. If it only had a slightly larger screen I would have kept it.

If battery life is your priority, that's fair enough assessment.

[Aerows]

Fair enough guys I appreciate many of you will want to have more power from your ultraportable.

From what I remmber using an atom on the nc10, it was perfectly fine for web browsing, word/excel processing, acrobat files reading/review, and film and music - many at the same time.

I didn't need to stress or use it any more so I can understand if many here have many more programs open at same time, or have CPU hungry programs running (photo shop or similar).

Battery life is key for me when I evaluate these machines. I abs loved the NC10 long battery life. If it only had a slightly larger screen I would have kept it.

Agreed, I may be looking in the wrong segment, too, though I'm not buying a new one if my old Sager can still do the job.

That's the issue: doing the job, for many of us. For many of us, it has to do the job and provide some added features. If it can't, no matter how new, thin, light and energy efficient it is, it goes back. In my case, I had broken keys AND it was slow.

[der_mali]

Did some Half-Life 2 gaming
Works nicely. I'll do a benchmark later.

All in all, this little device performs better than expected I would give 9 out of 10 stars. The one missing star is the fan. I'm very picky about noise and the fan has got too much low frequency humming. I think a proper decoupling from the chassis is missing. This is on top of my modding agenda

[postbusjj]

The power supply of the ESAU208 provides 5V & 2A
The device needs 5V & 1.8A (which is listed on the label on the back)

Bummer V1810T
My Acer dvdrw needs 5V/2.0A and is working. Hope it's not your 1810t.

[Phil]

ASUS UL20 should be out soon too. If you want more power you can configure it with the SU7300.

I knew there was a brand I forgot and you got it.

Asus UL20 is a serious contender for me. Almost the same weight as 1810 but 13" screen. I'm afraid it will be a lot more expensive than 1810TZ.

[Aerows]

The dv2z looks like it is pretty decent for my needs, even though the battery life is low. I've been searching the threads on Notebookreview looking for good info on it. It costs more, and has far lower battery life, but I can't find anything better within my budget. I like the discrete graphics, and prefer that it is like the 1410 - no integrated, huge dvd-rom drive. That's what usb ports are for

[Metallion]

I knew there was a brand I forgot and you got it.

Asus UL20 is a serious contender for me. Almost the same weight as 1810 but 13" screen. I'm afraid it will be a lot more expensive than 1810TZ.

The UL20 will have a 12.1" screen with 1366x768 resolution. I've got my eye on that one too, but I'm pretty sure your right about the price.