Acer Aspire TimelineUltra M5 Series
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U, Intel Core i7 2637M, Intel Core i7 3517UGraphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 14.00 inch, 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.85kg, 1.9kg, 2kg, 2.179kg, 2.2kg, 2.3kg
Price: 799, 800, 900, 1199, 1200 euro
Average of 22 scores (from 32 reviews)
Acer Aspire M5-581TG-9825
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire M5-581TG-9825Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series)
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Source: T Break Archive.org version
The Acer Timeline Ultra M5 certainly manages to impress in raw performance. What it lacks in visual style from other ultrabooks, it more than makes up for in substance. The Ultra M5 also presents a new class of ultrabooks (if such a classification can indeed be made) for those people who want the portability of an ultrabook, but also want enough horsepower to be able to play the latest games.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Aspire M5-481TG-73514G25Mas
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire M5-481TG-73514G25MasProcessor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 86% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 80%
Source: PC Lab.pl PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Acer Aspire M5-581TG-53314G52Mass
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire M5-581TG-53314G52MassProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M 1024 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.179kg
Price: 799 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series)
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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.
Source: Gadgetspeak 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%
Source: Gadgetspeak 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%
Source: Gadgetmix 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
Source: Gadgetmix 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
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Tech Advisor 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%
Source: Digital Trends 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%
Source: Digital Trends 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
Source: Notebookjournal 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%
Source: Notebookjournal 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%
Source: Focus Online 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
Source: Focus Online 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
Acer Aspire M5-581TG-6666
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire M5-581TG-6666Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series) Aspire M5-581TG-6666 (Model)
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Source: Techspot Archive.org version
When I first fired up the TimelineU, I had a hard time determining whether I should review the machine objectively as a standalone product or if I should impart my preconceived notions about ultrabooks. In the interest of fairness, I'll try to cover both starting with the latter: As an ultrabook, the M5 falls short.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techreview Source Archive.org version
The Acer Timeline Ultra M5 is yet another Ultrabook on the scene. This one offers an attractive design, great audio, an optical drive and discrete graphics. It does lack in screen resolution and overall performance, which holds this computer back from the rest of the pack.
Comparison, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/26/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World 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.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 07/24/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
With most 15.6-inch notebooks, you're forced to lug around a bulky, heavy device, sacrificing thickness for power. The $829 Acer Aspire TimelineU M5-581TG-6666 is a happy compromise, stuffing a slim 0.81-inch chassis with an Ivy Bridge CPU, discrete Nvidia graphics, and more than 7 hours of battery life, which will delight mobile gamers and multimedia consumers everywhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/19/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Acer Aspire TimelineUltra M5-481TG-73514G25Mass
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire TimelineUltra M5-481TG-73514G25MassProcessor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE 1024 MB
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.85kg
Price: 1199 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series)
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A good looking all-rounder. With the Aspire TimelineUltra M5-481TG series Acer wants to combine in one device a lot of different specifications that one requires in a notebook: endurance, high performance, mobility, low power consumption, appealing looks. Our review will show if this is possible and if Acer has succeeded.
Acer Aspire TimeLineU M5-581TG-73516G25Mass
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire TimeLineU M5-581TG-73516G25MassProcessor: Intel Core i7 2637M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quality mechanical processing; quiet operation; comfortable keyboard . Negative: Low-resolution display; fan noise.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/19/2012
Acer Aspire M5-481TG-6814
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire M5-481TG-6814Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series) Aspire M5-481TG-6814 (Model)
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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
Acer Aspire M5-581T-6446
Specifications
Notebook: Acer Aspire M5-581T-6446Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Acer homepage Acer notebook section Aspire TimelineUltra M5 (Series) Aspire M5-581T-6446 (Model)
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Source: PC World Archive.org version
Most of our readers will never see the Acer M5-581T-6446, since it's sold only in Canada. That said, it's a pretty good laptop if you're looking for a larger, more solid Ultrabook-type model. The M5 has great battery life and excellent overall performance, but it lacks a discrete GPU and even its integrated graphics seem subpar. But if you're not too interested in graphics performance, this is a great, sleek laptop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptopworld.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2012
Rating: Total score: 90%
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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.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M: Middle class graphics card of the 600M series based on the 28nm GK107 chip (Kepler architecture).
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE: A Slower-clocked version of the GT 640M
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
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.
3517U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.9 - 3.0 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1150 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.
2637M: Power saving ULV processor clocked at 1.7-2.8 GHz due to Turbo Boost. Offers an integrated HD 3000 clocked at slow 350 / 1200 MHz and a DDR3-1333 memory controller.
Intel Core i5:
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:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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79.41%: 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.