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Acer Aspire M5-581TG-53314G52Mass

Specifications

Acer Aspire M5-581TG-53314G52Mass
Acer Aspire M5-581TG-53314G52Mass (Aspire TimelineUltra M5 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-3317U 2 x 1.7 - 2.6 GHz, Ivy Bridge
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M - 1024 MB VRAM, Core: 709 MHz, Memory: 1000 MHz, GDDR5, ForceWare 306.97, Nvidia Optimus
Memory
4 GB 
, Dual Channel, 1 x 2048 MB Onboard, 1 x 2048 MB Elpida PC3-12800
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, LG Display LP156WH6-TJA2, TN LED, glossy: yes
Mainboard
Intel HM77 (Panther Point)
Storage
Seagate Momentus Thin ST500LT012-9WS142 + 20 GB SSD Cache, 500 GB 
, 5400 rpm, 16MB Cache, 7mm height
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Panther Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Microphone/headphone combo-jack, Card Reader: SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC
Networking
Broadcom BCM57780 NetLink Gigabit Ethernet (10/100MBit/s), Atheros AR5BWB222 Wireless Network Adapter (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GU61N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 20.6 x 366 x 256 ( = 0.81 x 14.41 x 10.08 in)
Battery
54 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4850 mAh, 3 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 720p Webcam
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard Light: yes, Acer Tools, clear.fi Media, clear.fi Photo, Cyberlink MediaEspresso, eBay, McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsft Office, Norton Online Backup, NTI Media Maker, Spotify, WildTangent Games, 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.179 kg ( = 76.86 oz / 4.8 pounds), Power Supply: 353 g ( = 12.45 oz / 0.78 pounds)
Price
799 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.25% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 6 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 76%, features: 60%, display: 51% mobility: 79%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 67%, emissions: 79%

Reviews for the Acer Aspire M5-581TG-53314G52Mass

83% Review Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5-581TG Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Ultra(Gaming)Book. Acer equips their Ultrabook with a 20.6 millimeter (0.81 inch) thick aluminum chassis and a Kepler GT640M GPU suitable for gaming. Does this combination work and do the temperatures remain within acceptable limits? Read our review to find out.
80% Acer Aspire Timeline M5-581TG
Source: Gadgetspeak English Archive.org version
A powerful notebook with lots of memory and joy of joys no shiny black in sight anywhere as the whole thing is silver grey. On the down side the screen is still very reflective, why cannot a non reflective screen be standard on all notebooks.I liked this notebook but as always the review period is short and doing a great deal more than a standard set of tests is not possible.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80%
Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 – Review
Source: Gadgetmix English Archive.org version
When ultrabooks first launched at the end of 2011, it was a given that such a compact frame couldn’t possibly accommodate a spinning hard disk or optical drive. That black bar around the screen sticks out as one imperfection, and aesthetes might carp at the plastic base plate or lack of a side USB port. But for performance, input devices, audio, and ease of use (think DVD burner vs USB stick for movie watching) the Acer Aspire Timeline M5 rocks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/22/2012
80% Acer Timeline Ultra M5 review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
The Timeline Ultra M5 runs on a newer but weaker processor than the M3 used, and Acer pulled the older model's speedy 256GB SSD in favor of a 500GB HDD with a 20GB SSD boot drive. The result is slower overall performance, which is reflected in the 50-point difference in the systems' WB7 scores.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 Review
Source: Digital Trends English Archive.org version
We can’t help but wonder if Acer is a bit confused. The company sent us two laptops for review simultaneously: the Acer Aspire M5 (priced at $780) and the Acer Aspire S5 (priced at $1,399). Between these, the M5 is clearly superior. It’s more attractive, nearly as quick, far better for games, and lasts longer on a charge. Maybe they accidentally switched the labels.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Abgedunkelt – 15,6-Zoll-Ultrabook mit Multimedia-Eigenschaften
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2012
Rating: performance: 60% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%
Das Ultrabook für Filmfans
Source: Focus Online German DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: flat chassis; DVD-player; good price/performance ratio Negative: inferior performance and display
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/06/2012

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M: Middle class graphics card of the 600M series based on the 28nm GK107 chip (Kepler architecture).

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.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» 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.


83.25%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2012-07-19 (Update: 2012-07-19)