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Acer Aspire 1810TZ

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Acer Aspire 1810TZNotebook: Acer Aspire 1810TZ (Aspire 1810T Series)
Processor: Intel Pentium Dual Core SU4100
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 11.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 519 euro
Average Score: 79.67% - good
Average of 9 scores (from 9 reviews)
price: 92%, performance: 59%, features: 52%, display: 88% mobility: 96%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 67%, emissions: 89%

Reviews for the Acer Aspire 1810TZ

85% Acer Aspire 1810TZ 11.6in CULV notebook
Source: Reg Hardware English
So you want a small notebook, but you're put off by the average netbook's puny graphics, relatively low res screen and limited-horsepower Atom processor. What do you do? The Aspire 1810TZ mini notebook delivers Atom-smashing performance in a package that's no less portable than a typical 10in netbook. And with a significant battery life boost into the bargain. But while it's cheap for an ultra-portable, you do pay a wee bit extra for netbook-plus technology.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 85%
90% Acer Aspire Timeline 1810TZ - 11.6in Intel CULV Laptop Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
2008 was the year of the netbook; 2009 is the year of the 'affordable' ultra-portable laptop. It seems self-evident now, but netbooks showed Intel, AMD and other manufacturers that there was a sincere demand for affordable, portable laptops. Netbooks fall short of fulfilling that demand, but this year has seen a number of products aim to fill the gap. If you're after laptop level performance with netbook levels of battery life, look no further than the 1810TZ. We hope others will follow the example, but in the meantime this is the CULV laptop we'd buy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/25/2009
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 100% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 100%
80% Acer Aspire 1810TZ
Source: Laptop Mag English
This sleek ultraportable offers better performance than netbooks and nearly nine hours of battery life. In the $599 Aspire 1810T, Acer has found a platform where Intel’s ULV processor makes the most sense. In an 11.6-inch system, it provides a marked improvement over Atom chips without sacrificing endurance. However, in choosing between this system and an Ion-powered netbook like the HP Mini 311, you’ll have to decide what’s more important: graphics power, or CPU and battery performance. If you’re willing to pay a $200 premium over the typical netbook, the 1810T’s extra muscle, slick design, comfortable keyboard, and all-day battery life make it well worth the money.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

90% TEST: Sechs neue Netbooks zwischen 329 und 450 Euro im Check
Source: Magnus.de German DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 01/04/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80%
80% Acer Aspire 1810TZ-412G25n Timeline
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 10/30/2009
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 70%
63% Acer Aspire 1810TZ im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN
online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 63% price: 90% performance: 40% features: 31% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 57%
78% Acer Aspire 1810TZ-412G25N Timeline (Notebook)
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN
online available, Short, Date: 10/09/2009
Rating: Total score: 78% price: 100% performance: 43% features: 67% display: 94% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 71%
88% Acer Aspire 1810TZ
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN
online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 61% display: 82% mobility: 96% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 82% emissions: 89%
63% Acer Aspire 1810TZ
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN
online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2009
Rating: Total score: 63% price: 90% performance: 40% features: 31% mobility: 100% ergonomy: 57%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

Lower end of Graphics Cards for users who want to play games. New games should run on these cards, but only with decreased details and mediocre resolution.


>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

Intel Pentium Dual Core: The return of the name Pentium, though it is a Yonah core. In fact, it is a double Core processor with a very good relation of performance to current consumption.

SU4100:
>> Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

11.6":


>> To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

1.4 kg: This subnotebook is one of the most lightweight of all notebooks and can be carried very easily. There exist only few sub-notebooks, which weight less. 10 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.

Acer: Acer Incorporated is a Taiwanese multinational electronics manufacturer. Its product lineup includes desktops and laptops, as well as personal digital assistants (PDAs), servers and storage, displays, peripherals, and e-business services for business, government, education, and home users. Acer is the third largest computer manufacturer in the world (by sales) after HP and Dell Inc. The company owns the largest franchised computer retail chain in Taipei, Taiwan. Originally named Multitech, it was founded in 1976. Gateway and Packard Bell are economically connected with Acer. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %

Acer reviews

 

79.67%: This rating is not convincing. It must be considered, that there exist hardly any laptops, which receive a rating below 60%. This notebook is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.

>> Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

Author: Stefan Hinum, 2009-10-13 (Update: 2010-03-20)