Acer has told TechRadar that it does not feel AMD's XGP external graphics project offers a good enough user experience, although it remains interested in the product.
Somewhat strangely, Acer was expected to release a branded ATI Radeon external graphics card to take advantage of XGP this year, but that appears to have been put on the backburner.
XGP was AMD's attempts to offer laptops users with an external discrete graphics cards, meaning that users could offer a massive graphical boost to their laptops when power was less of an issue.
AMD VP Leslie Sobon told TechRadar a few weeks ago: "Acer will be coming out with an external Radeon graphics card and when you plug that in you get discrete capability, we're really excited about it.
"I don't know If Acer has announced when it's coming out, I don't know myself, but it's coming out this year where they will have this XGP solution..."
Not the best
However, in response to TechRadar's probings about a release date Acer responded with a less than flattering description of XGP, even though it has already used the port part of the technology in its Ferrari laptop.
"Acer is interested in this solution, but at the moment it doesn't offer the best user experience," said a spokesman for the company.
Now obviously, TechRadar contacted AMD to get to the bottom of this, and the company responded by saying: "AMD has been working closely with Acer to bring XGP to market.
"The Acer Ferrari One, now available for purchase, does include the XGP port. AMD demonstrated a prototype solution with this notebook at International CES 2010 in Las Vegas at the beginning of this year.
"A shipping date for the XGP unit has not been announced."
Curiouser, and curiouser.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Acer Aspire 4820T review
Acer released the Timeline series last year to critical acclaim, but while the range boasted excellent portability, performance was slightly lacking. The new TimelineX range rectifies this and, despite a few usability issues, the Acer Aspire 4820T simply has it all.
The latest in cutting-edge technology is present, with an Intel Core i5 processor joined by 4096MB of DDR3 memory. Performance is stunning and you'll be able to run the most resource-intensive applications and programs with ease.
Our review unit featured an ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics card, providing the level of graphical performance we'd expect from a gaming laptop. However, retail units will feature a lower-powered 5470 chip, producing roughly half the power of the aforementioned. You'll still be able to edit photos and HD movies, but the latest games won't run quite so smoothly.
Slim chassis
This level of power is particularly impressive considering the size of the laptop. At only 31mm thick, it's easy to slip into a bag and the machine also weighs just 2.1kg – meaning it only narrowly misses out on ultraportable status.
Despite the use of powerful components, an excellent 428-minutes of battery life are on offer between charges, meaning true all-day usability.
Acer has achieved this using low-powered components, such as LED backlighting for the panel and a hard drive that allegedly uses 40 per cent less power than standard drives. At 500GB, storage is nevertheless still highly capable of containing all your files and folders.
The 14-inch screen has a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and is sharp and bright. It features a very reflective Super-TFT screen coating, however, making it a little irritating to use in bright conditions.
A brushed aluminium design is used on the lid to great effect, with silver plastics adding to the effect on the inside.
The keyboard is one of the laptop's very few weaknesses. It's poorly mounted into the chassis and this means it's fairly spongy and very noisy to use. The typing action is comfortable enough, however, and doesn't take too long to get used to.
Elsewhere, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet allow fast networking, while a Dolby Home Theatre system simulates 5.1 surround sound through your headphones. Three USB ports and an HDMI-out – for connecting to an external monitor or TV – round out the strong specification.
We're extremely impressed by the Aspire 4820T. There's a serious amount of power on offer in a very small package, making it ideal for everyone from the casual user to design professionals. It's a shame about the keyboard but, ultimately, it doesn't spoil the party.
The latest in cutting-edge technology is present, with an Intel Core i5 processor joined by 4096MB of DDR3 memory. Performance is stunning and you'll be able to run the most resource-intensive applications and programs with ease.
Our review unit featured an ATi Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics card, providing the level of graphical performance we'd expect from a gaming laptop. However, retail units will feature a lower-powered 5470 chip, producing roughly half the power of the aforementioned. You'll still be able to edit photos and HD movies, but the latest games won't run quite so smoothly.
Slim chassis
This level of power is particularly impressive considering the size of the laptop. At only 31mm thick, it's easy to slip into a bag and the machine also weighs just 2.1kg – meaning it only narrowly misses out on ultraportable status.
Despite the use of powerful components, an excellent 428-minutes of battery life are on offer between charges, meaning true all-day usability.
Acer has achieved this using low-powered components, such as LED backlighting for the panel and a hard drive that allegedly uses 40 per cent less power than standard drives. At 500GB, storage is nevertheless still highly capable of containing all your files and folders.
The 14-inch screen has a 1366 x 768-pixel resolution and is sharp and bright. It features a very reflective Super-TFT screen coating, however, making it a little irritating to use in bright conditions.
A brushed aluminium design is used on the lid to great effect, with silver plastics adding to the effect on the inside.
The keyboard is one of the laptop's very few weaknesses. It's poorly mounted into the chassis and this means it's fairly spongy and very noisy to use. The typing action is comfortable enough, however, and doesn't take too long to get used to.
Elsewhere, 802.11n Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet allow fast networking, while a Dolby Home Theatre system simulates 5.1 surround sound through your headphones. Three USB ports and an HDMI-out – for connecting to an external monitor or TV – round out the strong specification.
We're extremely impressed by the Aspire 4820T. There's a serious amount of power on offer in a very small package, making it ideal for everyone from the casual user to design professionals. It's a shame about the keyboard but, ultimately, it doesn't spoil the party.
Acer and Gateway launch new range of computers
Acer and Gateway launched their newest range of PCs, laptops and servers at the Sydney Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour.
The Acer range targets a broad market including SMBs and the Gateway line will strictly aim for consumers.
The new Acer Veriton 490 and 680 series PCs are for the commercial market and are made of environmentally friendly materials. The 680 uses Intel Core i7 processors and a Q57 chipset. Prices for the 490 series start from $1069 and 680 series from $1129.
The Acer Aspire 5820T, also named the Timeline X series, is designed to be a slimline device for home, school and office users on the move. The vendor claims it can run for up to eight hours on a single charge and it costs $1599.
Acer’s Aspire 5943G and 8943G have 15.6-inch and 18.4-inch screens, respectively. The 8943G’s screen supports Full HD 1080P resolutions and runs with an Intel Core i7 processor as well as up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and an ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics card. The 5943G costs $2799 while the 8943G is priced at $2999.
The AR110 F1, AT310 F1, AT350 F1 tower servers and the AR360 F1 and AR380 F1 rack servers are the latest additions to the Acer range. The AT350 F1 provides 18 DDR3 memory slots for up to 144GB of RAM. It has two Gigabit Ethernet ports and the ability to take up to eight SAS or Serial ATA drives.
The rack server models use 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive bays for data storage and have 18 DDR3 memory slots along with Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series processors. Prices start from $849 for the AR110 F1 and go up to $3365 for the AR380 F1.
The Acer Aspire 5741 series of laptops feature 15.6-inch screens and use DDR3 RAM with an option for a built-in 3G modem. Pricing starts from $899. The Aspire 5745G supports up to 16GB of DDDR3 RAM over four DIMM slots. It supports Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs and users can expect to pay $1399.
The cow-patch branded Gateway computers come with a range of designs aimed at general consumers. The ID59C is considered by the vendor to be its hero laptop thanks to its 15.6-inch screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor and Intel Core i7-620M. A 640GB hard drive provides storage space and the unit’s pricing starts at $2099.
The LT, EC and NV ranges of notebooks offer built-in 3G modems as an extra with the EC sporting an 11.6-inch form factor and Intel ULV CPUs.
The Gateway ZX range of desktop PCs are powered by Intel Pentium Dual Core CPUs and have 20-inch displays. The all-in-one PC can come with a multi-touch enabled screen.
The SX and DX series PCs are traditional box-based units. The DX uses Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs along with NVIDIA graphics cards. The FX68 is the vendor’s high-speed PC with a maximum storage capacity of 4TB thanks to its two 3.5-inch easy-swap hard drives and costs $1999.
All Gateway products are distributed exclusively through Synnex while Acer devices are available through Bluechip Infotech, Ingram Micro and Synnex.
The Acer range targets a broad market including SMBs and the Gateway line will strictly aim for consumers.
The new Acer Veriton 490 and 680 series PCs are for the commercial market and are made of environmentally friendly materials. The 680 uses Intel Core i7 processors and a Q57 chipset. Prices for the 490 series start from $1069 and 680 series from $1129.
The Acer Aspire 5820T, also named the Timeline X series, is designed to be a slimline device for home, school and office users on the move. The vendor claims it can run for up to eight hours on a single charge and it costs $1599.
Acer’s Aspire 5943G and 8943G have 15.6-inch and 18.4-inch screens, respectively. The 8943G’s screen supports Full HD 1080P resolutions and runs with an Intel Core i7 processor as well as up to 16GB of DDR3 memory and an ATI Radeon HD 5850 graphics card. The 5943G costs $2799 while the 8943G is priced at $2999.
The AR110 F1, AT310 F1, AT350 F1 tower servers and the AR360 F1 and AR380 F1 rack servers are the latest additions to the Acer range. The AT350 F1 provides 18 DDR3 memory slots for up to 144GB of RAM. It has two Gigabit Ethernet ports and the ability to take up to eight SAS or Serial ATA drives.
The rack server models use 2.5-inch hot-swappable hard drive bays for data storage and have 18 DDR3 memory slots along with Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series processors. Prices start from $849 for the AR110 F1 and go up to $3365 for the AR380 F1.
The Acer Aspire 5741 series of laptops feature 15.6-inch screens and use DDR3 RAM with an option for a built-in 3G modem. Pricing starts from $899. The Aspire 5745G supports up to 16GB of DDDR3 RAM over four DIMM slots. It supports Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs and users can expect to pay $1399.
The cow-patch branded Gateway computers come with a range of designs aimed at general consumers. The ID59C is considered by the vendor to be its hero laptop thanks to its 15.6-inch screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor and Intel Core i7-620M. A 640GB hard drive provides storage space and the unit’s pricing starts at $2099.
The LT, EC and NV ranges of notebooks offer built-in 3G modems as an extra with the EC sporting an 11.6-inch form factor and Intel ULV CPUs.
The Gateway ZX range of desktop PCs are powered by Intel Pentium Dual Core CPUs and have 20-inch displays. The all-in-one PC can come with a multi-touch enabled screen.
The SX and DX series PCs are traditional box-based units. The DX uses Intel Core i5 and i7 CPUs along with NVIDIA graphics cards. The FX68 is the vendor’s high-speed PC with a maximum storage capacity of 4TB thanks to its two 3.5-inch easy-swap hard drives and costs $1999.
All Gateway products are distributed exclusively through Synnex while Acer devices are available through Bluechip Infotech, Ingram Micro and Synnex.
New Acer Gaming PC Comes With 3D Monitor
Acer has today unveiled its third generation Aspire Predator PC that is bundled with a 3D Full HD Monitor.
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In a press event held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning, Acer said that the new Aspire Predator G7750 boasts enhanced features like customizable overclocking, dual LAN connectivity and liquid cooling.
The G7750 comes with an Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition quad core, NVIDIA SLI (3D Vision ready) or a 2-way ATI CrossFireX, supports up to 12GB of three-channel DDR3 1066 MHz memory , has Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU), and uses an advanced liquid cooling system. The HDD cage allows for 8 TBs of storage space with four easy-swap SATA hard disks, up to 2 TB each.
Acer Australia's Consumer Desktop Product Manager, Aaron Jambrovic said, "With the new Aspire Predator, gamers can enjoy a faster system bootup, quick application loading and lots of space for content creation and multimedia files. When you add on the Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology combined with the Acer GD245HD, the G7750 provides for a stunning 3D gaming experience with killer performance."
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In a press event held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning, Acer said that the new Aspire Predator G7750 boasts enhanced features like customizable overclocking, dual LAN connectivity and liquid cooling.
The G7750 comes with an Intel Core i7 processor Extreme Edition quad core, NVIDIA SLI (3D Vision ready) or a 2-way ATI CrossFireX, supports up to 12GB of three-channel DDR3 1066 MHz memory , has Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (IXTU), and uses an advanced liquid cooling system. The HDD cage allows for 8 TBs of storage space with four easy-swap SATA hard disks, up to 2 TB each.
Acer Australia's Consumer Desktop Product Manager, Aaron Jambrovic said, "With the new Aspire Predator, gamers can enjoy a faster system bootup, quick application loading and lots of space for content creation and multimedia files. When you add on the Intel Turbo Boost Technology and Intel Hyper-Threading Technology combined with the Acer GD245HD, the G7750 provides for a stunning 3D gaming experience with killer performance."
Acer Unveils New Aspire Notebooks
Acer has refreshed its Aspire line of notebooks, with the company revealing a multimedia notebook, a notebook that can last up to 8 hours, as well as an LED-backlit model.
Acer's entry level Aspire, the 5741, features Intel Core I processors, has a high-resolution 15.6" widescreen display, and sports a mesh-patterned exterior that protects against smudges and scratches. It also featured a full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with numeric keypad and large keys for comfortable typing, along with a multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate and flip through web pages, files and images.
Chris Osborne, Senior Product Manager, Acer Computer Australia believes the entry level Aspire provides a lot of options with great value: "The Aspire 5741 makes the latest technology affordable to the masses, while making no compromise on value."
The second notebook revealed by the company is the Aspire 5745G, a 15.6-inch LED-backlit notebook that offers a full selection of Intel's Core processor range and supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology on i5/i7 models.
The Aspire 5745G features a full-size keyboard with large keys for comfortable typing, while dedicated media keys give you total control over your entertainment. "Another special highlight is the multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate and flip through web pages, files and images," said Osborne.
Osborne also said that the Aspire 5745G supports up to 16GB over 4 DIMM slots when paired with an Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor.
Acer's entry level Aspire, the 5741, features Intel Core I processors, has a high-resolution 15.6" widescreen display, and sports a mesh-patterned exterior that protects against smudges and scratches. It also featured a full-size Acer FineTip keyboard with numeric keypad and large keys for comfortable typing, along with a multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate and flip through web pages, files and images.
Chris Osborne, Senior Product Manager, Acer Computer Australia believes the entry level Aspire provides a lot of options with great value: "The Aspire 5741 makes the latest technology affordable to the masses, while making no compromise on value."
The second notebook revealed by the company is the Aspire 5745G, a 15.6-inch LED-backlit notebook that offers a full selection of Intel's Core processor range and supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology on i5/i7 models.
The Aspire 5745G features a full-size keyboard with large keys for comfortable typing, while dedicated media keys give you total control over your entertainment. "Another special highlight is the multi-gesture touchpad that lets you easily scroll, pinch, rotate and flip through web pages, files and images," said Osborne.
Osborne also said that the Aspire 5745G supports up to 16GB over 4 DIMM slots when paired with an Intel Core i7 Quad Core processor.
Acer Aspire 5551G, 5553G and 7551G keep the Phenom II X3 and X4 leaks flowing
Ah, now we get it. Clearly AMD has a few mobile chips in the backroom that it has yet to inform us about, and unfortunately for the fine folks in Sunnyvale, it seems as if their partner firms aren't being quite so hush-hush. Just hours after discovering a quad-core Phenom II X4 within Dell's new Inspiron M501R, along comes a spate of Acer Aspire machines with -- you guessed it -- Phenom II X4 and X3 chips within. The 15.6-inch 5551G / 5553G and 17.3-inch 7551G are all listed now at Amazon's German portal, with the X3 N830 clocked at 2.1GHz and the X4 N930 chip humming along at an even 2GHz. The cheapest of the bunch is listed at right around €668 ($870), though you'll have to dig into that source link for specifics. Fret not -- we get the impression that each of these will be headed stateside just as soon as AMD sees fit to officially unveil its not-so-secret stash of new silicon.
Acer leaks AMD mobile tri-core
Earlier today we stumbled upon Acer's Aspire 5553G, a 15.6-inch laptop based on AMD's quad-core Phenom II X4 N930. A few more listings of upcoming Acer models with the new Phenom were brought to our attention by one of our colleagues and it turns out the new quad will also be featured in the 17-inch Aspire 7551G.
However, it also appears that Acer will also introduce a three-core part on new Aspire models, both in the 17-inch and 15.6-inch flavor. The Phenom X3 N830 is clocked at 2.1GHz and it should end up a bit cheaper than the quad. It will be featured alongside HD 5470 graphics in both the Aspire 7551G and 5551G, but on the upside tri-core models will end up around €100 cheaper. You can check out the listings here.
Although AMD's mobile quads and tri-cores are unlikely to match the performance delivered by Intel's Core-series quads, it's worth noting that the price difference is staggering. Judging by these early listings, laptops based on AMD quads will end up around €150 cheaper than similar models powered by Intel's entry level Core i7 parts. As for the tri-cores, they sound like an equally good deal, as they will probably be available in the €600 to €700 price range.
It's an interesting proposition. For example, consumers will be able to choose between Intel's 2.13GHz Core i3 with integrated graphics and a similarly clocked Phenom II X3 with an extra core. Intel will offer superior power efficiency due to the 32nm process, while AMD will offer superior graphics and potentially better performance in threaded applications.
However, it also appears that Acer will also introduce a three-core part on new Aspire models, both in the 17-inch and 15.6-inch flavor. The Phenom X3 N830 is clocked at 2.1GHz and it should end up a bit cheaper than the quad. It will be featured alongside HD 5470 graphics in both the Aspire 7551G and 5551G, but on the upside tri-core models will end up around €100 cheaper. You can check out the listings here.
Although AMD's mobile quads and tri-cores are unlikely to match the performance delivered by Intel's Core-series quads, it's worth noting that the price difference is staggering. Judging by these early listings, laptops based on AMD quads will end up around €150 cheaper than similar models powered by Intel's entry level Core i7 parts. As for the tri-cores, they sound like an equally good deal, as they will probably be available in the €600 to €700 price range.
It's an interesting proposition. For example, consumers will be able to choose between Intel's 2.13GHz Core i3 with integrated graphics and a similarly clocked Phenom II X3 with an extra core. Intel will offer superior power efficiency due to the 32nm process, while AMD will offer superior graphics and potentially better performance in threaded applications.
Acer Aspire One AOD250-1165 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook – 3+ Hour
Acer AOD250-1165 comes with these high level Specs. Intel Atom Processor N270, Windows XP Home with Service Pack 3, 10.1″ WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Mobile Intel 945GSE Express Chipset, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory, 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM, Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Acer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Integrated Acer Crystal Eye Webcam, Two Built-in Stereo Speakers, 3 – USB 2.0 Ports, 3-cell Li-ion Battery (2200 mAh, 2.44 lbs. | 1.11 kg (system unit only)
Acer Aspire One AOD250-1165 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook – 3+ Hour Battery Life
Features
* 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
* 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
* Windows XP Home (SP3), Over 3 Hours of Battery Life (3-Cell 2200 mAh)
* 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Acer Aspire One AOD250-1165 10.1-Inch Blue Netbook – 3+ Hour Battery Life
Features
* 1.6GHz Intel Atom N270 Processor
* 1024MB DDR2 SDRAM Single Channel Memory
* 160GB SATA Hard Drive (5400RPM)
* Windows XP Home (SP3), Over 3 Hours of Battery Life (3-Cell 2200 mAh)
* 10.1" WSVGA Acer CrystalBrite LED Display, Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Refurbished Acer Laptop
For instance, an Acer Aspire One 531H refurbished laptop helps you save about 120 dollars, being priced at about 270 dollars. The price is quite a reasonable one concerning the performance provided, including here a 10,1 inch TFT LCD Acer Crystal Brite display with a 1024x600 pixel resolution, 1 GB of DDR2 RAM system memory, along with 160 GB hard disk drive storage capacity, an Intel Atom Single Core N270 processor clocked at 1,6 GHz speed, 1 Smart Card Reader, an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam and a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery. Also, this cheap notebook uses Microsoft’s Windows XP Home version operating system.
Another cheap refurbished Acer laptop which is also priced at almost 270 dollars is Acer’s Aspire Timeline 5810T model. This computer features a 15,6 inch Acer Cine Crystal display with 1366x768 pixel resolution, 3 GB of DDR3 RAM system memory, along with a large 320 GB of hard disk drive capacity and an Intel Pentium Ultra Low Voltage SU 2700 processor which is clocked at 1,3 GHz speed. The model also includes an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD, DVD Super Multi-Dual Layer, an integrated webcam along with a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery providing 8 hours or more run time. The product uses Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.
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A bit more expensive Acer refurbished model is Aspire 5517. Priced at almost 400 dollars, the product features a 15,6 inch TFT display with 1366x768 pixel resolution, 4 GB of DDR2 667 RAM system memory, 320 GB of hard disk drive storage capacity, an AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core processor running at 1,2 GHz, integrated Audio, xD Picture Card, a microphone and a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery providing up to 2,5 hours run time. Apart from the other, this model uses Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit version operating system.
As for a rubbished Acer Aspire 5534 laptop, one can save up to 130 dollars from normal price, this product being priced at only 420 dollars (depending on store). The model features a 15,6 inch Acer Cine Crystal TFT display with 1366x768 pixel resolution, 4 GB DDR2 667 RAM system memory, 320 GB of hard drive capacity, along with an AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core clocked at 1,2 GHz speed, an ATI Radeon HD 3200, built in stereo speakers, an integrated microphone and an Acer Crystal Eye webcam included. Also the product features a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery providing up to 3,5 hours run time. Concerning the operating system, the model uses Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit version.
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Among the other cheap refurbished Acer laptops the K501J RX05, Aspire AS7540, Aspire 7736 models are also included, all of them being priced at almost 400-450 dollars each.
Another cheap refurbished Acer laptop which is also priced at almost 270 dollars is Acer’s Aspire Timeline 5810T model. This computer features a 15,6 inch Acer Cine Crystal display with 1366x768 pixel resolution, 3 GB of DDR3 RAM system memory, along with a large 320 GB of hard disk drive capacity and an Intel Pentium Ultra Low Voltage SU 2700 processor which is clocked at 1,3 GHz speed. The model also includes an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500 MHD, DVD Super Multi-Dual Layer, an integrated webcam along with a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery providing 8 hours or more run time. The product uses Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.
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A bit more expensive Acer refurbished model is Aspire 5517. Priced at almost 400 dollars, the product features a 15,6 inch TFT display with 1366x768 pixel resolution, 4 GB of DDR2 667 RAM system memory, 320 GB of hard disk drive storage capacity, an AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core processor running at 1,2 GHz, integrated Audio, xD Picture Card, a microphone and a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery providing up to 2,5 hours run time. Apart from the other, this model uses Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit version operating system.
As for a rubbished Acer Aspire 5534 laptop, one can save up to 130 dollars from normal price, this product being priced at only 420 dollars (depending on store). The model features a 15,6 inch Acer Cine Crystal TFT display with 1366x768 pixel resolution, 4 GB DDR2 667 RAM system memory, 320 GB of hard drive capacity, along with an AMD Athlon 64x2 Dual Core clocked at 1,2 GHz speed, an ATI Radeon HD 3200, built in stereo speakers, an integrated microphone and an Acer Crystal Eye webcam included. Also the product features a 6 cell Lithium Ion battery providing up to 3,5 hours run time. Concerning the operating system, the model uses Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit version.
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Among the other cheap refurbished Acer laptops the K501J RX05, Aspire AS7540, Aspire 7736 models are also included, all of them being priced at almost 400-450 dollars each.
Acer's mobile Phenom II Aspire range leaks
YESTERDAY IT WAS Dell; today it's Acer's turn to have its upcoming notebooks leaked ahead of the launch, although this time around it doesn't appear to be any fault of Acer. Amazon.de has helpfully posted a couple of new mobile Phenom II powered models with various configuration options. The models we're looking at are the Aspire 5551G, 5553G and 7551G.
The 555xG models feature a 15.6-inch display while the 7551G models have 17.3-inch displays, so these are not machines you’d want to carry around with you on a long business trip. The most basic models are the 5551G-N834G64Mn and the 7551G-N834G32Mn and both share the same AMD Phenom II X3 N830 CPU which is clocked at 2.1GHz. We can’t offer you much more detail on the CPU at the moment, but all should hopefully become clear once AMD actually launches the mobile Phenom II processors.
These two machines also share the same ATI Mobility Radeon HD5470 GPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and built-in optical drive. The 15.6-inch model comes with a 640GB hard drive, while the 17.3-inch model has to make do with a 320GB drive. Both models are available in silver and have a numerical keybpad as well as an off-centre touchpad.
Next up we have the 5553G-N934G64Mn, the 7551G-N934G32Mn and the 7551G-N934G64Bn. These three models are all built around the AMD Phenom II X4 N930 CPU which has a clock speed of 2GHz. Again, all four models come with 4GB of DDR3 memory, but the graphics card has been upgraded to an ATI Mobility Radeon HD5650. The 7551G-N934G32Mn gets stuck with the 320GB hard drive, while the other two models come with a 640GB drive. The 7551G-N934G64Bn also gets the added bonus of a Blu-ray drive. The 5553G-N934G64Mn comes in black while the other two models are available in silver.
In terms of ports you’re looking at a D-sub and an HDMI connector, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a pair of audio jacks for a headset and a mic, a memory card reader and three USB 2.0 ports. You do of course also get a webcam, unspecified 802.11b/g/n WiFi connectivity and a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium thrown in for good measures. The 15.6-inch models feature 1366x768 displays and weight in at 2.6kg, while the 17.3-inch models offer a higher screen resolution of 1600x900 and appear to weigh about 3.3kg. The battery life isn’t anything to write home about, as it’ll be sub 3 hours which is pretty pathetic, although we should hopefully see some good performance from AMD’s new mobile processors, especially in threaded applications.
As far as pricing is concerned, the 5551G-N834G64Mn will set you back €668.50 ($871), with the higher specced 5553G-N934G64Mn going for €764.50 ($996). The 7551G-N834G32Mn is also priced at €668.50 ($871), while the 7551G-N934G32Mn again comes in at €764.50 ($996). This leaves the 7551G-N934G64Bn, which is the most expensive model on offer and is set to retail at €860.50 ($1,122). As far as triple-core and quad-core mobile CPU’s are concerned, these are some pretty attractive price points, despite the lacklustre battery life.
Update: We've managed to dig out the cache and the TDP for these new CPU's as well. The X3's will have 1.5MB of cache, while the X4's gets 2MB, in other words you're looking at 512KB of cache per CPU core. We were surprised at the TDP, if it's indeed correct, as both the X3's and X4's are meant to have a mere 35W TDP. This puts them on equal level as Intel's dual core mobile Core i3, i5 and i5 processors with integrated graphics. You do of course have to add the TDP of AMD's M880G chipset, since AMD doesn't have the IGP built into the CPU as yet. This leads us to think that Acer have put fairly basic batteries with a low Watt hour rating which is at least one of the reasons why the battery life won't exceed 3h.
The 555xG models feature a 15.6-inch display while the 7551G models have 17.3-inch displays, so these are not machines you’d want to carry around with you on a long business trip. The most basic models are the 5551G-N834G64Mn and the 7551G-N834G32Mn and both share the same AMD Phenom II X3 N830 CPU which is clocked at 2.1GHz. We can’t offer you much more detail on the CPU at the moment, but all should hopefully become clear once AMD actually launches the mobile Phenom II processors.
These two machines also share the same ATI Mobility Radeon HD5470 GPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM and built-in optical drive. The 15.6-inch model comes with a 640GB hard drive, while the 17.3-inch model has to make do with a 320GB drive. Both models are available in silver and have a numerical keybpad as well as an off-centre touchpad.
Next up we have the 5553G-N934G64Mn, the 7551G-N934G32Mn and the 7551G-N934G64Bn. These three models are all built around the AMD Phenom II X4 N930 CPU which has a clock speed of 2GHz. Again, all four models come with 4GB of DDR3 memory, but the graphics card has been upgraded to an ATI Mobility Radeon HD5650. The 7551G-N934G32Mn gets stuck with the 320GB hard drive, while the other two models come with a 640GB drive. The 7551G-N934G64Bn also gets the added bonus of a Blu-ray drive. The 5553G-N934G64Mn comes in black while the other two models are available in silver.
In terms of ports you’re looking at a D-sub and an HDMI connector, a Gigabit Ethernet port, a pair of audio jacks for a headset and a mic, a memory card reader and three USB 2.0 ports. You do of course also get a webcam, unspecified 802.11b/g/n WiFi connectivity and a copy of Windows 7 Home Premium thrown in for good measures. The 15.6-inch models feature 1366x768 displays and weight in at 2.6kg, while the 17.3-inch models offer a higher screen resolution of 1600x900 and appear to weigh about 3.3kg. The battery life isn’t anything to write home about, as it’ll be sub 3 hours which is pretty pathetic, although we should hopefully see some good performance from AMD’s new mobile processors, especially in threaded applications.
As far as pricing is concerned, the 5551G-N834G64Mn will set you back €668.50 ($871), with the higher specced 5553G-N934G64Mn going for €764.50 ($996). The 7551G-N834G32Mn is also priced at €668.50 ($871), while the 7551G-N934G32Mn again comes in at €764.50 ($996). This leaves the 7551G-N934G64Bn, which is the most expensive model on offer and is set to retail at €860.50 ($1,122). As far as triple-core and quad-core mobile CPU’s are concerned, these are some pretty attractive price points, despite the lacklustre battery life.
Update: We've managed to dig out the cache and the TDP for these new CPU's as well. The X3's will have 1.5MB of cache, while the X4's gets 2MB, in other words you're looking at 512KB of cache per CPU core. We were surprised at the TDP, if it's indeed correct, as both the X3's and X4's are meant to have a mere 35W TDP. This puts them on equal level as Intel's dual core mobile Core i3, i5 and i5 processors with integrated graphics. You do of course have to add the TDP of AMD's M880G chipset, since AMD doesn't have the IGP built into the CPU as yet. This leads us to think that Acer have put fairly basic batteries with a low Watt hour rating which is at least one of the reasons why the battery life won't exceed 3h.
Acer Launch Multitasking High Definition Display Monitor
Press release:
Acer Computer, the Middle East and Africa’s leading supplier of notebook and desktop computers, announced today the Middle East launch of its innovative high definition display monitor.
The Acer D241H brings about a real revolution in the world of computer displays. It is much more than just a PC or Notebook monitor, is the perfect device to keep family life organized – This is the bulletin board of the third millennium, commented an Acer executive.
Acer D241H integrates several widget-based functions such as calendar, poster, weather, news, and digital photo frame with easy access and use, for everyone in the family. Photos, messages or memos can be easily added anytime, anywhere just by sending an email or an MMS.
“The Acer D241H Display was designed to cater to the demanding scheduled of busy Middle East families,” said Sanjeev Dua, Product Marketing Manager, Display and Peripherals.
“Family schedules are very busy and keeping track of all the activities is not an easy task. If posted notes and memos are everywhere, the new Acer D241H Display is the device that will simplify life. Calling it a monitor is simply reductive. This is the bulletin board of the third millennium, where one can post messages or memos and share information with the rest of the family.”
“It also offers direct access to the Internet with no need of a PC; it works as a digital photo frame, and thanks to the media player users can enjoy music and videos,” added Dua.
The Acer D241H features up to 80,000:1 contrast ratio, optimized by Acer Adaptive Contrast Management, which offer a significant improvement of gradation and detail, especially with dim or bright images thus ensuring a superior visual experience. The play-back of simply flawless videos and games is a given thanks to an awesome 2ms response time that along with Overdrive technology reduces deviations in transition time and allows the display to reproduce true to life moving images.
The Available in 61cm (24”), with Full HD resolution (1920×1080) the D241H drives jaw-dropping cinematic views of the latest high definition content which are ideal for advanced Full HD gaming and multimedia viewing. With a 16:9 aspect ratio, the perfect size to watch every bit of a movie with no black stripes and the same splendour of a theatre screen.
Advanced digital connectivity is provided by integrated HDMI and DVI port with HDCP support. While the HDMI connection enables outstanding high-definition viewing and best uncompressed quality video.
With the RSS feed toolkit users can get the latest headlines from up to six websites as soon as they are published and be always informed on what’s happening in the world. On screen one can simultaneously set up to 3 widget applications: two smaller walls on the left and a bigger one on the right center. In this way, users can easily watch a video while keeping an eye on the latest news and checking your emails.
From setting up to operating the new D241H Display+ is absolutely user-friendly and trouble-free. The display comes with a convenient remote control where all most used functions are within easy reach and that includes a QWERTY sliding keyboard to type in notes, events or emails.
The Acer D241H Display is available across the region and is priced at USD 495 (approx AED 1850).
Acer Liquid E to be Priced at $49.99 from Rogers
The Acer Liquid E, which will be launching in June on the Rogers network, has just been priced at $49.99 with a three-year contract. That's right, $49.99! Damn good price if you ask me. Off-contract, the phone will be costing customers $349.99, which is still a very reasonable price. It is nice to see that someone still knows how to price an off-contract phone affordably. Good job Rogers.
For those unfamiliar with the device, the Acer Liquid E has a Snapdragon 768 MHz processor, 512 ROM, and 256 MB RAM. The phone has five home screen panels, Quick Contacts to go between the phone’s contacts and social networks, Live wallpapers, a new keyboard layout, and a 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen. The handset also has a 5MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, up to 32GB microSD slot, FM radio, and a custom UI built by Acer. Overall, it is very slick device. I know if I lived in Canada I would be all over this.
So, any Roger's customers thinking about getting this? Let us know!
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