Acer Aspire 1410 and 1810 Timeline 11.6" Thread

[ohiomoto]

UPDATE: The Acer Aspire 1430 is going to replace the 1410 models and the 1830 will replace the 1810.

There is another thread started to discuss the 1830: Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T Thread
You can discuss the 1430 here if you like.

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This post has been updated to give an overview of the Acer Aspire AS1410 and AS1810 Timeline offerings.

Acer Aspire AS1410 US Configurations Subject to change!

There are three basic configurations. The first is actually a dual-core processor. The other two are single cores. (I believe the third offering will be phased out.)

1. AS1410: Intel® Celeron® Processor SU2300 (1MB L2 Cache, 1.20GHz, 800MHz FSB).

2. AS1410: Intel® Celeron® M Processor ULV 743 (1MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 800MHz FSB).

3. AS1410: Intel® Core™2 Solo Processor SU3500 (3MB L2 cache, 1.40GHz, 800MHz FSB). This model was originally sold outside of the US as the 1810T. Here is the AS1410/1810T thread.


Acer Aspire AS1810 US Configurations Subject to change!

There are two basic configurations.

1. AS1810TZ: Intel® Pentium® Processor SU4100 (2MB L2 cache, 1.30GHz, 800MHz FSB).

2. AS1810T: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor SU7300 (3MB L2 cache, 1.30 GHz, 800MHz FSB) Not to be confused with the original single-core 1810T.


Acer also offers a tablet version of this model (Here is the 1810 tablet thread.) and a 11.6 "netbook" called the Aspire 751h.

EDIT: Steroduede made this nice table showing the features of the 3 dual-core processors.

In a graphical table instead...

EDIT: k9hydr4 made a nice little comparison of the processor benchmarks. I updated the the list and posted it below. Keep in mind that the benchmarks are constantly changing, but this nicely shows how the processors stack up.

Updated PassMark Scores as of 12/17/2009.
Acer AS1410/1810 Passmark Scores:
AS1410(single)M743 =478 points
AS1410(single)SU3500 = 481 points
(Asus 1201N(dual)Atom330 = 622 points w/ION and really poor battery life.)
AS1410(dual)SU2300 = 925 points
AS1810TZ(dual)SU4100 = 953 points
AS1810T(dual)SU7300 = 1012 points

Other information:

AS1410/1810 Tweaks

If you're having a problem or just want to get the most out of your AS1410/1810, der_mali has been maintaining an extensive Timeline Tweaks thread.


AS1410/1810 on Linux

Want to run Linux on the 1410/1810? PatrickVogeli started this excellent thread about Linux on this machine.


Sleeve

As for sleeve, I'm using a Tuari Neoprene Netbook Sleeve I got from Target for around $11-$12. They advertise that it "fits most netbooks up to 10.2", but it measures 11.5" x 9" x 0.5" and fits the AS1410/AS1810 great.

I either drop it in a messenger bag or carry it like a book.

Shown here with a 11.6" Aspire One/AS751h.

Recovery Media

It looks like you can order the recovery media for $19.95.

https://secure.tx.acer.com/RCDB/Main.aspx?brand=Acer

Keyboard Flex
Some users have complained about keyboard flex. Here's a quick fix you can try if your keyboard has a lot of flex.

Dont let the keyboard flex worry you. The backing of the keyboard is just a very thin aluminum sheet with very little stiffness. If you have flex its because this aluminum plate is bulging, usually around the middle of the keyboard.
There is nothing wrong with the parts. It could be caused by how the keyboard was put in place or even temperature differences.

If you have flex, pop out the keyboard (described several places on this forum already), and put a very small piece of thin doublesided tape under the G H area. You dont need to loosen the ribbon cable.

You can use a tiny bit of glue, tape or anything sticky but remember it has to be thin (so not to bulge) and easy to rip off again or else you will ruin your keyboard next time you want to disassemble it.

[Jayayess1190]

So does this thread include the tablet 1820P/T and 1820PT?

[ohiomoto]

I don't know? I guess if the hardware (except the screen) is the same.

What do you guys think?

[Jayayess1190]

I don't know? I guess if the hardware (except the screen) is the same.

What do you guys think?

Yes, since it is an 1810 model.

[Stereodude]

Uh... the other thread already covers these models.

[Rahul]

Glad to see this has finally hit North America! Interesting this won't be available in red unlike the 1410.

And now, for the price....

[Jayayess1190]

Uh... the other thread already covers these models.

The other thread should be for the non "Timeline" models. It has gotten a little big.

[ohiomoto]

Uh... the other thread already covers these models.

The other thread is almost 3000 post long! It's nearly impossible to find information in there. In about two weeks the whole processor discussion in the other thread will be buried and you'll never figure out where the 1410 thread ends and the 1810(TZ) thread ends.

Besides, some of us still own 1410s and that thread would serve us better if it focused on that machine.

[ohiomoto]

Glad to see this has finally hit North America! Interesting this won't be available in red unlike the 1410.

And now, for the price....

I have the 1410 in black, but I think I like the red better than the blue.

I want to see the price on these as well. I love the AS1410 so far, but would like better HD/full screen video and longer battery life. Depending on the price I might spring for one of these or the ASUS UL20a. The ASUS might not get HDMI, but if they can get 12 hours out of the battery it might be just what I'm looking for.

[ohiomoto]

Also rep solitio for posting the link in the 1410/1810T thread!

Acer 1810 Timeline model gets finally officially announced at Acer U.S.

Available with both SU4100 and SU7300

http://us.acer.com/acer/productv.do?...&CRC=662014091