Acer unveils new Timeline X laptops

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By Sasha Muller

Posted on 31 Mar 2010 at 16:47

Acer has today unveiled the latest additions to its laptop line-up at a launch event in London.

The company revealed the successor to its Aspire Timeline range of laptops - the Aspire Timeline X series - its new roster of mid-range entertainment notebooks, and its luxurious new Aspire Ethos models.

The Timeline X range continues to focus on ultraportability, and includes 13.3in, 14in and 15.6in models which Acer claim weigh in at 1.8kg, 2.2kg and 2.4kg respectively. The 11.6in models announced in the US won't be coming to our shores until later in the year.

The redesigned chassis' measure as little as 25.4mm thick, and portability goes hand-in-hand with the promise of all-day computing. Acer claims that the Timeline X models will run for a minimum of eight hours, and as long as 12 hours with its proprietary PowerSmart software. Prices are expected to start at around £600 inc VAT.

The consumer-focussed lines have also received a welcome update, with a raft of Aspire models redesigned from the ground up. The additions consist of both 15.6in and 17.3in models replete with 16:9 ratio displays. Intel's latest Core processors take centre stage alongside ATI's 5000 series of DirectX 11 compatible graphics chipsets.

Acer is also bolstering its high-end credentials with the arrival of the Aspire Ethos: a huge, metal-clad 18.4in desktop replacement. With a focus firmly upon entertainment, the Ethos partners a 1080p screen with a Blu-ray drive and an integrated set of 5.1 speakers. Prices are expected to begin at £1,099 inc VAT.