Acer TimelineX 3830/4830/5830 T/G

[jerg]

So tempting....I bet the screens are still poop though.

[Deltido]

I would think that, if they follow the same distribution schedule as last year, new models would be in the US by late May or June.

Bronsky

Maybe because of the amount of success the 3820tg has seen, retailers will release its sandy bro earlier?

That is why I am done with ulv's.

Agreed, once you get so many hours (8+) you're pretty much good to go...This thing should be more powerful than my Q6600 Desktop and still have 9+ hours battery life. I'm so looking forward to this.

[Deltido]

The refresh of the Timelines looks great (except for the blue??). Is it me or does it look like the new 13" Sony SA.

The non-removable battery is a real negative but the 4182 3DM06 score of the Intel HD 3000 IGPU is incredible. The SB version of the 1830T should be great with HD 3000 graphics.

Bronsky

Isn't the rediculous 9.5 hour battery life partially due to the non-removable battery? For me it's a great addition as I never buy extra batteries. And here I was thinking that I had to compromise with battery life coming from my ul80vt

Edit: sorry about the double posts Mod, if I weren't on my cellphone posting I may have noticed it.

[Bronsky]

Isn't the rediculous 9.5 hour battery life partially due to the non-removable battery? For me it's a great addition as I never buy extra batteries.

I think the longer battery duration is due primarily to the SB's amazing draw. Lenovo us claiming 15 hours per charge.

With my 2 6 cells, I can keep my 3820TG running for 12 hours. 9 is a step down for those of us who use the acer as a mobile office. I won't be trading in my unit just yet.

Bronsky

[Deltido]

I think the longer battery duration is due primarily to the SB's amazing draw. Lenovo us claiming 15 hours per charge.

With my 2 6 cells, I can keep my 3820TG running for 12 hours. 9 is a step down for those of us who use the acer as a mobile office. I won't be trading in my unit just yet.

Bronsky

I kinda figured that to be the main factor, but I'm sure that 6000 mAh battery adds a bit, eh?

[Meaker]

You can't just look at the mAh, you have to know the voltage as well.

The only figure you can directly compare are the Whrs.

Eg 10.8v 4400mah vs 14.8v 4800mah.

The 14.8v battery actually holds 50% more energy.

[Deltido]

You can't just look at the mAh, you have to know the voltage as well.

The only figure you can directly compare are the Whrs.

Eg 10.8v 4400mah vs 14.8v 4800mah.

The 14.8v battery actually holds 50% more energy.

Oh, thanks for imparting that knowledge to me. So "6000 mAh 11.1v 66 Wh" is a better statement to make when referring to the battery.

[tktk]

I keep (and use) my laptops for a long time. So if I can't replace the battery then I won't by the laptop.

My current laptops are 8 years (T40) and 10 years (Acer C100) old. I had a newer one but it died.

Part of the reason to get bleeding edge CPU/GPU is so that it can be usable a long time. Batteries die after 300 cycles...

[jerg]

I keep (and use) my laptops for a long time. So if I can't replace the battery then I won't by the laptop.

My current laptops are 8 years (T40) and 10 years (Acer C100) old. I had a newer one but it died.

Part of the reason to get bleeding edge CPU/GPU is so that it can be usable a long time. Batteries die after 300 cycles...

What sized laptop are you looking for this year? Lenovo and Sony hae some good new models out too which all seem just as if not more promising compared to the X830TG Acer lines.

[tktk]

I'm torn. I think I'll probably go for an X220 since SB graphics are probably all I need. But I'm tempted by the 14" crowd (4830TG, 460p, e420s.)

I'm bummed all of the SB's are 16X9. that is a huge adjustment coming from a 4X3. and I don't understand why anyone would want so little vertical real estate on a small screen.

But using the T40 with discrete graphics (3DMark=1200) has taught me that having better graphics can make for a much longer lasting laptop. Given how powerful even integrated graphics have become- expect all software and OS's in the coming years to really be graphically demanding. I worry that the HD3000 in 4 years won't cut it.

Of course I realize 95% of laptop users plan on much more regular upgrades...