Acer Aspire M5-481TG-6814
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Average of 5 scores (from 9 reviews)
Reviews for the Acer Aspire M5-481TG-6814
Source: CNet Archive.org version
Let's face it: unless you're out to find the most stylish laptop ever, most laptop shopping is about value for money. As back-to-school season enters its dog days, one clear-cut winner in that regard is the Acer Timeline U M5-481TG, an ultrabook with all the trimmings that costs as little as $779. Yes, it's heavier than the average ultrabook, but if you're looking for an excellent value in a full-featured thin laptop, the Acer Timeline U M5 is hard to beat.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/08/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 80%
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
What this all amounts to in the should-you-buy-it department is a big maybe that depends on what you value the most. If you’re a gamer who travels a lot but never wants to plug his laptop in, consider the TimelineUltra your baby. Those who quickly tire of waiting may want to look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
The ultrabook category continues to evolve, with a subspecies emerging to fill just about every habitat. You shouldn’t be able to get 3D performance this good in an ultrabook this thin and affordable. But the 14-inch Acer Aspire TimelineUltra M5 481TG-6814 delivers just that, along with an optical drive and other goodies.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
For the money, the Acer Aspire M5 is a fantastic deal. At $780, it delivers some of the best graphics performance you'll find in this price range, or among Ultrabooks, in general. It's thinner than many mainstream 14-inch laptops, even though it still makes room for an optical drive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2012
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The downsides of the Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5-481TG-6814 are outweighed by its nimble performance in both everyday computing and visually intense gaming applications—and it's an excellent value.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
With discrete Nvidia graphics, loud speakers, and solid battery life -- all for less than $800 -- the Acer Aspire TimelineU M5-481TG-6814 crams a lot into its sturdy and sleek aluminum frame. What holds this system back from a higher rating is its awkward port placement and toasty underside. Overall, though, the 14-inch Acer M5 provides strong multimedia performance in a light package.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/30/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Tuexperto ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Long battery life; reasonable price; discrete graphics card option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/04/2012
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Thin aluminum unibody; touch screen; price. Negative: Integrated graphics card.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/31/2012
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Price to get the best toppings - weight; suitable graphics card; battery life; comfortable backlit keyboard; SSD and a great processor. Negative: Not a high level of performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/21/2012
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NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE: A Slower-clocked version of the GT 640M
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
76%: 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.