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Acer Aspire 3820 Series

Acer Aspire 3820TZProcessor: Intel Core i3 330M, Intel Core i3 350M, Intel Core i3 380M, Intel Core i5 430M, Intel Core i5 460M, Intel Pentium P6100
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.6kg, 1.8kg, 1.815kg
Price: 600, 620, 700, 899, 1500 euro
Average Score: 81.17% - good
Average of 12 scores (from 16 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 79%, features: 60%, display: 60%, mobility: 81%, workmanship: 75%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 87%

 

Acer Aspire 3820TG-434G64n

Specifications

Acer Aspire 3820TG-434G64nNotebook: Acer Aspire 3820TG-434G64n
Processor: Intel Core i5 430M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 86% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% nVidias Optimus: die optimale Stromspartechnik?
Source: PC Praxis - 11/10 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 11/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 90%
78% Acer Aspire Timeline X 3820TG
Source: ZDNet German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 70%
86% Test Acer Aspire 3820TG-334G50N Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 84% display: 76% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 83% emissions: 87%
90% Acer Aspire 3820TG-434G64n (TimelineX)
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 70% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2010
Rating: performance: 80% workmanship: 50% emissions: 90%

 

Acer Aspire 3820T-334G32Mn

Specifications

Acer Aspire 3820T-334G32MnNotebook: Acer Aspire 3820T-334G32Mn
Processor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/03/2010
Rating: performance: 80% mobility: 80%
85% Acer Aspire Timeline X 3820T-334G32Mn : ultra tout
Source: Erenumerique French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 85%

 

Acer Aspire 3820TG-333G25i

Specifications

Acer Aspire 3820TG-333G25iNotebook: Acer Aspire 3820TG-333G25i
Processor: Intel Core i3 330M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 59% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG review – power and style
Source: Netbooklive English Archive.org version
If you would have told me a couple of years ago I would one day praise the looks and build quality of an Acer laptop, I would have lough in your face so hard. Still, that day has come today, with the Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG, the portable notebook I had on my test bench in this last week.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2010
Rating: mobility: 90%

Foreign Reviews

59% Обзор субноутбука Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG-333G25i
Source: Retera RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/07/2010
Rating: Total score: 59% performance: 59% display: 36% mobility: 56% workmanship: 49%

 

Acer Aspire 3820T-5246

Specifications

Acer Aspire 3820T-5246Notebook: Acer Aspire 3820T-5246
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 620 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 3820T-5246 (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

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Source: Ubergizmo English English Archive.org version

"The Dolby PC Entertainment Experience on the Acer Aspire TimelineX laptop gives users the same kind of great entertainment they have come to expect from the cinema or home theater. This suite of Dolby technologies enhances the audio capabilities of a PC for stereo and multichannel sound through speakers and headphones, or as a multimedia entertainment hub. It also delivers true cinema-style, vibrant surround sound and restores full audio quality to music, movies, and games."


Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/03/2010
70% Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246
Source: CNet English Archive.org version

Acer's Timeline series of laptops was one of the first to emphasize long battery life in a slim, but full-powered system. Since the first Timeline laptops hit in the first half of 2009, many other PC makers have been able to match thin designs with long battery life and decent performance, making the Timeline at least somewhat less distinctive. Acer's TimelineX is still a slim-profile, long-lasting 13-inch laptop, but it's no longer the only contender in that category.


Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/13/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 80%

 

Acer Aspire 3820TG-5464G75nks

Specifications

Acer Aspire 3820TG-5464G75nksNotebook: Acer Aspire 3820TG-5464G75nks
Processor: Intel Core i5 460M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650 1024 MB
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.815kg
Price: 899 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 86% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Review Acer Aspire 3820TG Subnotebook (i5/HD5650) | Notebookcheck
Dual Cooling. With a powerful ATI graphics card and an i5 processor, this 13.3-inch notebook is just as good for gaming as a full size one. But, is the exhaust fan going to be the downfall of this model oder will this little guy get the distinction of the perfect and inexpensive mini gamer of the year?

Foreign Reviews

86% Test Acer Aspire 3820TG Subnotebook (i5/HD5650)
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 90% display: 75% mobility: 88% workmanship: 89% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 86%
86% Test Acer Aspire 3820TG Subnotebook (i5/HD5650)
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 90% display: 75% mobility: 88% workmanship: 89% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 86%

 

Acer Aspire 3820T-6480

Specifications

Acer Aspire 3820T-6480Notebook: Acer Aspire 3820T-6480
Processor: Intel Core i3 380M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 13.3-inch Ultraportable Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version
With a price tag of just $650, the Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-6480 offers an extremely compelling option for those looking for a compact laptop with some long running times. It may not be as thin or as feature rich as other 13-inch laptops but it still offers a good experience for those on a tighter budget. Just be sure to clean up the software that is installed to unclutter your desktop for better performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Acer Aspire 3820TZ

Specifications

Acer Aspire 3820TZNotebook: Acer Aspire 3820TZ
Processor: Intel Pentium P6100
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Acer homepage
 Acer notebook section
 Aspire 3820TZ (Model)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Acer Aspire Timeline X 3820TZ
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
At such a competitive price, quality build and powerful spec, the Acer could be the UK's best-value laptop. If your needs are basic and portability is important, then you'd be mad to ignore it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/06/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

8시간 쓰는 50만원대 노트북, 에이서 타임라인 X 3820TZ
Source: Media IT KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Length Unknown, Date: 04/18/2011

 

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.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650: Middle class DirectX 11 capable graphics card with a power consumption of about 15-20 Watt. Supports Eyevision (up to 6 monitors)

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.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470: Entry level DirectX 11 chip with GDDR5 support but only 80 shader cores. Supports Eyefinity (up to 4 monitors) and 8-ch HD audio over HDMI. Performance on par with the old GeForce 8600M GT.

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.

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


Intel Core i5:

430M:

The Core i5-430M is a middle class dual core CPU that features only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-640M) and clocks between 2.26-2.53 GHz (Turbo Mode). Furthermore, VT-d, trusted Execution and AES features are missing in the 430M. Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (Intel HD Graphics with 500-733 MHz) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

460M: The Core i5-460M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.53-2.8 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 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.

350M:

The Core i3-350M is technically a Core i5-430M without the Turbo Boost overlocking feature. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.26 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

380M: The Core i3-380M is a fast clocked Core i3. The TurboBoost, AES, VTd, and Trusted Execution functions are deactivated in the i3-series. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.53 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

Intel Pentium:

P6100: The Pentium P6100 is an entry level CPU based on the Arrandale core. Compared to the Celeron P4600, the P6100 offers a bit better performance due to the faster System Bus and an increased Level 3 cache. However, VT-x is not available for the P6100.

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


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


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81.17%: 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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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 2467M
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 350M
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 460M
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 480M
Samsung 900X3A-A01FR
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 2537M
Dell Vostro 3300-N33035R
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M
Toshiba Portégé R835-P56X
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 2410M
Asus P31F-RO108X
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M
HP ProBook 5320m-WS996EA
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 450M
Toshiba Satellite R630-143
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M
Toshiba Satellite L630-ST2N04
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M
Toshiba Portégé R700-184
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 560M
HP Pavilion dm3t, i3-380M
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380UM
Toshiba Satellite R630-141
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 460M
Toshiba Satellite R630-13U
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 460M
Toshiba Portégé R700-15H
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 450M
Toshiba Portégé R700-15P
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i7 620M
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics,
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 330UM
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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M
Toshiba Portégé R700-19L
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M
Toshiba Portégé R705-P40
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i5 460M
Samsung Q330-JA04UK
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M
Toshiba Satellite R630-14H
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M
Toshiba Portégé R705-P35
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 370M

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Toshiba Portégé Z835-P360
Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 2367M, 1.1 kg
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Stefan Hinum, 2010-06- 7 (Update: 2012-05-26)