Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

10
Average:

2
Bad:

1

Pros:

Good battery life; Good performance; NVIDIA Optimus; Good looks and ergonomics; Slim profile; Great positional audio; Price.
Sturdy keyboard, Reliable touchpad
Updated look with sturdy aluminum and plastic construction, Intel Core i5-2410M processor is fast and powerful, Nvidia GeForce GT520M with automatic switching, Bluetooth.

Cons:

Bad viewing angle of LCD; Glossy screen and bezel gathers dust and fingerprints; Battery is not replaceable or upgradable; No PCMCIA card slot.
Several undersized keys

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Last revision on May 5, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Good battery life; Good performance; NVIDIA Optimus; Good looks and ergonomics; Slim profile; Great positional audio; Price
Sturdy keyboard, Reliable touchpad
Updated look with sturdy aluminum and plastic construction, Intel Core i5-2410M processor is fast and powerful, Nvidia GeForce GT520M with automatic switching, Bluetooth

Reviewers Didn't Like

Bad viewing angle of LCD; Glossy screen and bezel gathers dust and fingerprints; Battery is not replaceable or upgradable; No PCMCIA card slot
Several undersized keys
Runs hot, Feature set has a couple holes
Crowded software installation

Expert reviews and ratings

The specs on the TimelineX are hard to beat. The high-resolution display, medium-level graphics card and fast processor all work together for anyone looking to upgrade their current PC. Not having a way...

By TopTenREVIEWS on July 18, 2012

Though its styling may divide a little, the Acer Timeline X is a good machine for the average user, performing daily tasks with ease and even facilitating some gaming for a far from princely...

By laptops.co.uk on February 25, 2012

Acer's midpriced Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-6614 laptop packs enough power to play midlevel games....

By PC Mag on January 24, 2012

The 15.6-inch Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-6614 offers strong graphics performance and long battery life in a stylish...

By LaptopMag on December 16, 2011

The Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG, in having found just about the right balance between brains, beauty and brawn, brings something new and exciting to the laptop arena. Add to the fact that this laptop comes at an attractive price, makes it stand out...

By PCWorld India on October 06, 2011

Expert Review introduced the series of laptops in its range a couple of years ago, separating them from the flock by their extraordinary battery backup. Acer continues to manufacture TimelineX series laptops, now using newer components with the...

By TechTree on September 16, 2011

Acer’s Aspire TimelineX 5830TG is priced at Rs. 42,229. The only drawback of worthy mention was the build quality. It comes with all the features you’d require in your notebook – good looks, performance and more so, at an interesting...

By Tech2 on September 08, 2011

We can't promise whether you'll love or loathe the TimelineX series' industrial, color-blocked design, but we'll say this much: this mid-range 15-inch laptop grew on us. We're finicky about our laptops (aren't we all?), and yet...

By Engadget on August 22, 2011

If you're willing to lug an additional pound or three, you can get a much more capable machine that's also easier on your eyes and hands, if not always your pocketbook. Ranging from less than $1,000 to a no-compromises $3,000, these midsize...

By InfoWorld on August 06, 2011

Angularly stylish, with battery life for miles, this laptop is also a good performer. The 5830TG gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Acer TimelineX 5830TG Hits a Sweet Spot in Price and Performance Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG Review, by Jon L....

By PCWorld on July 06, 2011

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