Notebookcheck Logo

Acer Aspire 1830T Series

Acer Aspire 1830T-6651Processor: Intel Core i3 330M, Intel Core i5 430UM, Intel Core i5 470UM, Intel Core i5 520UM, Intel Core i7 680UM, Intel Pentium U5400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch
Weight: 1.3kg, 1.359kg, 1.4kg
Price: 600, 700, 849, 850 euro
Average Score: 79.71% - good
Average of 17 scores (from 22 reviews)
price: 83%, performance: 75%, features: 63%, display: 57%, mobility: 84%, workmanship: 75%, ergonomy: 64%, emissions: 88%

 

Acer Aspire 1830TZ

Specifications

Acer Aspire 1830TZNotebook: Acer Aspire 1830TZ
Processor: Intel Pentium U5400
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 1830T (Series)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

Acer 1830T reviewed
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
Acer recently launched its newly developed Acer Aspire 1830T netbook which packs some immense integrated technology inside. The 1830T comes with 11.6-inch display having 1366×768 pixel resolution and is powered by the Intel Core i5-430M/520M processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/02/2010
Rating: performance: 90% mobility: 90%
80% Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
With the TimelineX 1830T, Acer continues its line of powerful and small ultraportables. This machine looks good and offers excellent performance and nearly 6 hours of endurance. However, $699 is nothing to sneeze at. Those on a budget will likely prefer the $599 Core i3 version of the TimelineX (1830T-3505). Or you may gravitate towards an even cheaper big-screen netbook like the $499 Asus Eee PC 1201PN, which has comparable graphics performance but less battery life and processing power. Still, the 1830T offers the best combination yet of portability and power in an 11.6-inch design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Urlaubs-Produkttest: Acer Aspire 1830TZ
Source: Cyberbloc German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/04/2010
Rating: price: 80%
80% Dauerläufer zum Mitnehmen
Source: e-media - 10/10 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 05/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100% display: 80% mobility: 100%

 

Acer Aspire 1830T-52U4G32n

Specifications

Acer Aspire 1830T-52U4G32nNotebook: Acer Aspire 1830T-52U4G32n
Processor: Intel Core i5 520UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.359kg
Price: 849 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 1830T (Series)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

83% Review Acer Aspire 1830T Subnotebook | Notebookcheck
Energy Drink. Peeved because your netbook is too slow? Acer has the solution: Simply take Core i5! Small 12 inch size, less than 1.4 kilograms and five hour mobility. We'll demonstrate the abilities of the smallest Timeline X for 800 euro.

Foreign Reviews

Schnell unterwegs
Source: c't - 2/11 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2011
Rating: performance: 60% features: 80% display: 40% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 40% emissions: 90%
Schnell unterwegs
Source: c't - 2/11 German
Comparison, , Long, Date: 02/01/2011
Rating: performance: 60% features: 80% display: 40% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 40% emissions: 90%
85% Test Acer Aspire 1830T Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 70% display: 83% mobility: 92% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 87%
85% Test Acer Aspire 1830T Subnotebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 70% display: 83% mobility: 92% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 78% emissions: 87%
76% Acer Aspire Timeline X 1830T-52U4G32n
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 70%
76% Acer Aspire Timeline X 1830T-52U4G32n
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 80% features: 70% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 70%
85% Acer Aspire 1830T-52U4G32nk (TimelineX)
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 60%
85% Acer Aspire 1830T-52U4G32nk (TimelineX)
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2010
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 70% performance: 70% features: 30% display: 30% mobility: 60% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 60%

 

Acer Aspire 1830T-68U118

Specifications

Acer Aspire 1830T-68U118Notebook: Acer Aspire 1830T-68U118
Processor: Intel Core i7 680UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 850 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 1830T (Series)
 Aspire 1830T-68U118 (Model)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 7 scores (from 7 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Acer TimelineX AS1830T-68U118 Ultraportable Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version

Those looking for some solid performance in an ultraportable without having to pay the price of a MacBook Air would be well served by the Core i7 packing TimelineX 1830T. It retains the compact dimensions typically found in 11-inch netbooks but provides a solid computing experience like a traditional laptop.


Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Acer Aspire 1830T Timeline X Review
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
A well balanced ultraportable with good battery life and a not-so-good touchpad. If you want a netbook because of the convenient size and amazing battery life but need better multitasking and video performance than what a cheap netbook offers then the Acer Aspire 1830T might be the perfect notebook for you. Keep reading to see what this $900 ultraportable offers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/15/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% performance: 70%
70% Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-68U118
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
The keyboard and trackpad on Acer's latest ultraportable laptop aren't perfect, but the sacrifices involved are acceptable when the result is such a sleek machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T (68U118)
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
This 11-inch ultraportable squeezes Core i7 power into a slim and attractive 3-pound design.
With its refresh of the TimelineX series, Acer has created another compelling ultraportable. The 1830T's fast performance and long battery life make the notebook an excellent companion for students and business users who are always on the go. If you can live with the smallish keyboard and the somewhat steep price, this Acer may have your name on it.

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80%
94% Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-68U118 11.6-inch Notebook
Source: Tweaktown English Archive.org version
At the end of the day, I am very impressed with the Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-68U118 notebook. This is one of the few 11.6-inch ultraportable notebooks that have a keyboard larger than some notebooks with as much as three more inches of screen space. That means you can work all day comfortably without wishing you had an external keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2010
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 95% performance: 92%
80% Acer Aspire TimelineX AS1830T-68U118
Source: CNet English Archive.org version

The new 11.6-inch MacBook Air isn't the only contender for the high-end ultraportable crown. The $899 Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-68U118 looks like a Netbook from the outside, but inside, its specs are utterly upscale. Acer's high-end and extremely portable 11.6-inch TimelineX 1830T-68U118 offers a great combination of processor power and features that match what you'd find on a full-size laptop.


Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/23/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 80%
86% Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T-68U118
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version

If you love the portability and compact form factor of netbooks, but you aren’t a fan of their sluggish performance and stripped-down feature sets, Acer offers an excellent compromise for you. It looks like a netbook, but the TimelineX packs the power of a full-size notebook. Road warriors who value light weight and a small size will bond with this tiny powerhouse.


Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 86%

 

Acer Aspire 1830T-5432G32nss

Specifications

Acer Aspire 1830T-5432G32nssNotebook: Acer Aspire 1830T-5432G32nss
Processor: Intel Core i5 430UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 1830T (Series)

Pricecompare

 

Foreign Reviews

i5也玩低电压 轻薄小本宏碁1830T评测
Source: IT.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/10/2010

 

Acer Aspire 1830T-3935

Specifications

Acer Aspire 1830T-3935Notebook: Acer Aspire 1830T-3935
Processor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 1830T (Series)

Pricecompare

Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

60% Acer Aspire AS1830T-3935 (AT&T)
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Aspire AS1830T-3935 laptop is faster than any netbook on AT&T's stores shelves, but cutting corners on memory and hard drive capacities make it tough to recommend over other CULV laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Acer Aspire 1830T-6651

Specifications

Acer Aspire 1830T-6651Notebook: Acer Aspire 1830T-6651
Processor: Intel Core i5 470UM
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 1830T (Series)

Pricecompare

 

Foreign Reviews

Acer Aspire TimelineX 1830T im Test
Source: Netzwelt German DE→EN Archive.org version
lightweight, small dimensions, good equipment, bad touchpad
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/20/2011

 

Comment

Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

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


Intel Pentium:

U5400: Entry level dual core CPU of the Arrandale series. Does not support Turbo Boost (for the CPU), Hyperthreading, Virtualization and AES. Due to the slow clock speed, the performance is only sufficient for non demanding applications.

Intel Core i5:

520UM:

The Core i5-520UM is a power efficient ultra low voltage processor for laptops. Using Turbo Boost it can be clocked with up to 1.86 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 166-500 MHz) and a DDR3-800 memory controller are also included in the package. Compared to the Core i7-620UM, the 520UM offers less Level 3 Cache and a slower Turbo Boost clock rate.

430UM:

The Core i5-430UM is a power efficient ultra low voltage processor for laptops. Using Turbo Boost it can be clocked with up to 1.7 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. AES, VT-d and Trusted Execution are deactivated for the 430UM. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 166-500 MHz) and a DDR3-800 memory controller are also included in the package.

470UM:

The Core i5-430UM is a power efficient ultra low voltage processor for laptops. Using Turbo Boost it can be clocked with up to 1.83 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. AES, VT-d and Trusted Execution are deactivated for the 430UM. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 166-500 MHz) and a DDR3-800 memory controller are also included in the package.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

680UM:

The Core i7-680UM is a power efficient ultra low voltage processor for laptops. Using Turbo Boost it can be clocked with up to 2.5 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 166-500 MHz) and a DDR3-800 memory controller are also included in the package.

Intel Core i3:

330M:

The Core i3-330M is a slower clocked 350M and therefore also lacks the Turbo Boost feature and clocks with max. 2.13 GHz. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


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


No weight comment found (one expected)!


79.71%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

Please share our article, every link counts!

Similar devices from a different Manufacturer

LG XNote T290-GE8WK
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics

Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Asus VivoBook S200E-C157H
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Pentium 987
Asus VivoBook X202E-BH91T-CB
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Pentium 987
Acer C710-2055
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Celeron 847
Asus Eee PC F201E-KX064H
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Celeron 847
Asus X201E-KX004DU
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Celeron 847
Asus Eee PC F201E-KX066DU
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Celeron 847
Acer C710-2847
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Celeron 847
Asus VivoBook S200E-CT57H
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Pentium 987
Samsung 900X-1A
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380UM
Lenovo IdeaPad U160-M436LGE
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Pentium U5400
Acer Aspire 1830T-3935
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 330M

Devices with the same GPU

HP Pavilion 14-c010us
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Celeron 847, 14.00", 1.72 kg
HP Folio 13-1010ef
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 2467M, 13.00", 1.5 kg
Toshiba Portégé Z835-P360
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 2367M, 13.30", 1.1 kg
Toshiba Satellite L730-10G
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M, 13.30", 2.1 kg
Fujitsu Lifebook P771-0M0001AT
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i7 2617M, 12.10", 1.3 kg
Panasonic Toughbook CF-C1
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 520M, 12.10", 1.7 kg
Toshiba Portégé R700-13K
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 350M, 13.30", 1.4 kg
Acer TravelMate TimelineX 8372T-5464G32Mnkk
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 460M, 13.30", 1.8 kg
Samsung Q330-JA08UK
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M, 13.30", 2 kg
Toshiba Satellite L635-S3104
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 480M, 13.30", 2.2 kg
Samsung 900X3A-A01FR
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 2537M, 13.30", 1.35 kg
Acer Aspire 3820TZ
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Pentium P6100, 13.30", 1.8 kg
Dell Vostro 3300-N33035R
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M, 13.30", 1.8 kg
Toshiba Portégé R835-P56X
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 2410M, 13.30", 1.5 kg
Asus P31F-RO108X
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M, 13.30", 1.9 kg
LG XNote P210-GE30K
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 470UM, 12.50", 1.3 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad U260-M5922GE
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 470UM, 12.50", 1.3 kg
Current Prices
Acer Aspire 1830T-6651
Acer Aspire 1830T-6651
Acer Aspire 1830T-6651
Acer Aspire 1830T-6651
Acer Aspire 1830T-6651
Acer Aspire 1830T-6651
Acer Aspire 1830T-3935
Acer Aspire 1830T-3935
Acer Aspire 1830TZ
Acer Aspire 1830TZ
Acer Aspire 1830TZ
Stefan Hinum, 2010-08- 4 (Update: 2012-05-26)