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Review of Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008 11.6-Inch Olympic Edition Laptop (Silver)

I first read about the Acer AS1810 in "a leading consumer magazine" (C.R.) where it received high marks for performance. I've had my laptop - the nicely done Olympic edition - about two weeks and have been very happy with it. Programs launch quickly, web browsing is fast and easy (even with downloading large video files), and the touchpad is the best I've ever used - I especially like the `press and scroll' (my own term) feature to scan pages. The large keys provide a good sense of touch, and the display is great. Did I mention that's its lightweight and has 8+ hours of battery life? An outstanding little computer!

#Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008 11.6-Inch Olympic Edition Laptop (Silver)

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Features of Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810TZ-4008 11.6-Inch Olympic Edition Laptop (Silver)

• 1.3GHz Intel Pentium Dual-Core SU4100 Processor
• 3GB DDR2 667MHz SDRAM; Upgradeable up to 4GB
• 320GB SATA Hard Drive
• 11.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit Display, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
• Windows 7 Home Premium, 8+ hours of battery life

w.ling (W. LING)
I used the computer for about 2 months. So far everything runs well except two things:

1. A main reason I picked this computer was Amazon's description said it came with a CD/DVD drive. This turned out to be not true.

2. Everytime I turned on the computer it took a long time (>5 min) for the computer to link to my home wireless network. I know it is not the wireless network problem because all my other computers link to the network in seconds. But I'm not sure whether it is Window 7 specific. This is my only one running on Window 7 and all others running on Vista or XP.

Very satisfied (MMZ)
I've had this computer for a week now, it's just what I'd been looking for. It boots very quickly. It seems very capable and powerful -- I will not be gaming... I just wanted a smaller, lighter machine that I could take with me to use at work on breaks, when traveling, and that didn't weigh me down in carry-on luggage.

I like the keyboard and the way the keys feel. Some function keys (delete for examp;e) are in different places than my previous laptop (HP) but I am getting used to this already. I actually like the delete key location (full upper right corner.) It's hard to miss it now. With it on my lap the size of the keyboard and the depth between front edge and the keys feels comfortable, it seems easier to type on than my old full-size laptop. Held on my lap, it is warm underneath but not even close to hot, very comfortable.

The screen is clear, clean images. This is my first small-notebook (they call this a netbook + ) and I am still getting used to the smaller screen print... on some webpages I have to increase the font to read easily (I am not young!). But this is part of the smaller size machine... not a flaw. With the screen back a little it does seem a little top-heavy. On a flat surface this isn't an issue, but I do notice it when I put it on a cushion on my lap to raise it up a little.

I have not yet tested the full extent of the battery. Used it only on battery one evening for a couple of hours and the battery had gone down maybe a third.

The touchpad seems great. It is so smooth, I thought I would hate it but it is better than my D3ll touchpad at work. The vertical scroll works well. I haven't done much with the other touchpad gestures. Again, the smaller depth at the front of the machine (the touchpad buttons are right up to the edge) is easier for me than other touchpads on full-size laptops that are embedded within the space between keyboard and front edge.

Awesome little notebook (Goat Herder)
Finally got my notebook (netbook?) and so far it has been great during the past 2 weeks of operation.

Boots up quickly, decent graphics and the keyboard is easy to use. I was hoping it would play an old game called Beachhead 2002 but it's a little sluggish. But I didn't buy it to play video games and wanted a traveling machine. Was thinking about the 10 inch netbooks but they sounded too small and taking my heavy 17" HP on trips from the Middle East back to the US takes up too much space/weight. Have yet to take it on the road but I think it will do all I need.

I had already purchased the Samsung DVD burner (listed in the ad) in anticipation of getting a smaller notebook and both seem to work well together. Battery life running the burner is yet to be seen but I am impressed with it so far. Of course after running a bigger laptop with shorter life, anything would have longer battery power.

One thing I'm curious about (emailed Acer but no reply) is the Bluetooth indicator and switch on the front. The instructions call out that it is for limited models but I wonder if it's a hardware issue or if software can be added to bring it to life. Currently using the IOGear bluetooth adapter with a BT Microsoft mouse 5000 and it all seems to work very well.

This was a VISA rewards item to myself and as luck would have it, it was sent from Amazon to my Stateside address and then sent over. I still don't understand why Amazon won't ship electronics and some vendors have problems shipping to an APO address but thats just another rant.

Availability of this laptop has been rather limited but I recommend buying this one or similar size unit. It's a great blend of performance and size. Not a speed demon but for a small laptop it's quiet, doesn't heat up (so far)and good performance so I'm glad I was able to get it. The cover design is pretty trick but I guess I was thinking the cover was aluminum as per write ups and the color in photos. Not bad plastic but I was hoping. The inside piece where the mouse is located is aluminum however. I hope this little jewel lasts for a very long time.