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Acer made something of a splash when it trotted out its Timeline Ultra series of Ultrabooks at CES; those waves are just now hitting the shore with a full-on release in the UK under a tweaked Aspire M5 name. Both the 14- and 15-inch models are now known to be packing Intel's Ivy Bridge-era third-generation Core processors, and the "dedicated" video we heard about in January is NVIDIA's Kepler-based GeForce GT 640M, which we saw in the Timeline Ultra M3. Either new PC is still under 20mm (0.8 inches) thick with the option of an SSD, like the M3, but slapping the M5 badge on top means a much narrower display bezel, a backlit keyboard and other more upscale touches that show where your money's going. Picking the 15-inch model adds an optical drive along with a keypad for number-crunching. Mum's the word on exact specs and that all-important pricing, but those questions will be answered by the time the M5 hits British shops in mid-June. Now all that's left is to know when the new Aspire reaches the other side of the Atlantic.

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Acer ships Aspire M5 Ultrabook to UK in June, Ivy Bridge and Kepler chips in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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I never wanted to join Facebook. I never wanted to join anything online, really. I was coerced into creating a Xanga at some point, and eventually -- when Facebook opened up to NC State email addresses -- I begrudgingly created an account there, too. I had a "thing" about opening my life up to the internet. I knew already that prospective employers would inevitably go digging through shots of me celebrating at an NCSU basketball game and spike my resume in the trash can beside his or her UNC degree. More than anything, though, I just didn't care what anyone else was doing. I kept a handful of comrades close to my chest, and everyone else was a mere acquaintance. At the time, I blamed it on the 21 hours of courses I was taking entirely on Tuesdays and Thursdays -- who has time for online networking when you're in an educational torture chamber? -- but now I realize the truth: I never wanted Facebook to be a social network.

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Editorial: Facebook's my digital scrapbook first, social network second originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 May 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In the off-chance you're among those bemoaning the limits of sharable personal information on Facebook, the social network has some good news. This time out, however, sharing is a bit more serious, potentially affecting the more than 114,000 people in the US alone who are waiting for an organ donation. Zuck and co. today announced that it has added organ donor status to its Timeline view. Users can add where and when they signed up and share their donation stories. "[W]e believe that by simply telling people that you're an organ donor, the power of sharing and connection can play an important role," the company wrote in a blog post today. You can also use the feature to find a link to an official donor registry in your area. For more info, check the source link below.

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Facebook adds organ donation to Timeline Life Events originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Thorsten Heins is on stage at BlackBerry World 2012 and has just unveiled the new BB10 camera app. It is designed to capture those "magic moments" you miss by not hitting that shutter quick enough. If you miss it by a couple of seconds, you can cycle back through the camera's cache with a circular "timeline" lens and take your pick from the previous seconds worth of frames. It's eerily reminiscent of technology used in the Nikon 1 series, although the implication here is that as soon as the camera app is loaded, it'll start recording frames for your ease of use.

BlackBerry 10 camera app gets 'timeline lens,' bad photographers get a do-over originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 09:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BB10BlackBerry 10BlackBerry World 2012Blackberry10BlackberryWorld2012Motion SnapshotMotionSnapshotSmart CameraSmartCameraSmartphone CameraSmartphoneCameraThorsten HeinsThorstenHeinsTimelineTimeline LensTimelineLensTue, 01 May 2012 09:51:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 brings an NVIDIA Kepler GPU to the ultrabook party]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/13/acer-aspire-ultra-timeline-m3-brings-an-nvidia-kepler-gpu-to-the/#comments Acer unveiled several new Ultrabooks at CeBIT last week (we spent time with the V5 and V3) but its M3 may be the most special one of all. NVIDIA mentions it will not only be the first with a discrete GPU -- beating Lenovo's T430u to the punch -- but that the included GeForce GT640M is based on the long-awaited 28nm Kepler architecture. That should give it enough power to run the latest games while still remaining true to the ultrabook tag with a 20mm thick frame and (promised) 8 hours of battery life thanks to Optimus technology. The 15-inch Aspire Timeline M3 Ultra also breaks the mold by squeezing in a DVD drive for games you can't get from Steam, along with options for either a hybrid hard drive / SSD or SSD-only storage setup. Neither company has included a pricetag in their joyful announcements, but these no-compromise packages are expected to begin shipping later this month.

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M3 brings an NVIDIA Kepler GPU to the ultrabook party originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Mar 2012 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Thank you for going out with Gowalla. It was a pleasure to journey with you around the world. Download your check-ins, photos and lists here soon."

Don't cry, Gowalla -- at least you won't have to deal with any more SXSW registration lines.

Gowalla officially shut down, uses Facebook to check-in at SXSW 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facebook's gently unveiled a raft of changes to its policies to boost advertising on the social network. It unveiled Timeline for pages, meaning that companies can now start uploading baby pictures and changing the cover photo every day. While adverts have been traditionally restricted to the right-rail of the site, now they'll be jammed in at will -- including in your mobile app (which the company conceded it wasn't "monetizing"), timeline and log in / out pages. Advertisers will also have access to a reach generator: once your brand reaches a set (unspecified) number of fans, you can pay to contact up to 75 percent of them with your adverts each month. Finally, there's offers: a way for businesses to share discounts and promotions with users that can then be whipped out at the store on your cellphone, which is certainly cooler than slicing out sections of the penny saver.

[Thanks, Chris]

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This Week in Facebook: Offers, Ads and Timeline for Pages originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AdvertisingFacebookFacebook MobileFacebook TimelineFacebookMobileFacebookTimelineMobilePrivacyTimelineThu, 01 Mar 2012 16:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola outs Android 4.0 upgrade schedule, adds Atrix 4G, Photon 4G and others to the ICS party list]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/motorola-outs-android-4-0-upgrade-schedule-adds-atrix-4g-photo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/motorola-outs-android-4-0-upgrade-schedule-adds-atrix-4g-photo/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/motorola-outs-android-4-0-upgrade-schedule-adds-atrix-4g-photo/#comments Ever since the debut of Ice Cream Sandwich, the masses of Motorola owners have yearned to discover when (if?) their devices would receive Android's latest and greatest. Well, Moto's finally let the cat out of the bag, setting out domestic and global timelines for its tablets and phones to get Android 4.0. Xoom WiFi owners here in the states have been enjoying ICS for a month, and Family Edition owners can expect the same tasty treat in Q2 of this year. Folks with RAZRs (including the Chinese MT917 variant) or XT928 (the Chinese evolution of the Droid X) in areas outside the US will be getting ICS in Q2 as well. Atrix 4G, Atrix 2, and Photon 4G owners around the world will have to wait until Q3 of 2012 for theirs, as will Xoom 2 and Xyboard owners. Motorola's blog, Inside Motorola, states that the Bionic, Droid 4, RAZR Maxx, and Electrify will be getting in on the action, too, but its engineers have yet to set a date for their upgrades. Head on down to the source links below to take a gander at the good news yourself.

Motorola outs Android 4.0 upgrade schedule, adds Atrix 4G, Photon 4G and others to the ICS party list originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Okay, so now that we've all had sufficient time to go on an untagging spree, Facebook is finally getting ready to begin pushing its new layout to all users. Timeline will be rolled out to everyone over the next few weeks, with the social network giving you seven days to preview it before going live, you know, just in case...

Facebook Timeline feature, unflattering photos being pushed out to all users in next few weeks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facebook launches Timeline Apps platform, socialites rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra line announced

Gallery: Acer Timeline Ultra series

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Acer reveals Timeline Ultra at CES: eight hours of life, shipping Q1 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acerbreaking newscesces 2012Ces2012hands-oninstant onInstantOnlaptopnotebooktimelinetimeline ultraTimelineUltraultraSun, 08 Jan 2012 15:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Moo.com makes business cards from your Facebook Timeline]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/moo-business-cards-from-your-facebook-timeline/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/moo-business-cards-from-your-facebook-timeline/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/05/moo-business-cards-from-your-facebook-timeline/#comments It's a new year, which probably means that you're due for new business cards. And look, your card design from last year is precisely that -- so last year. Moo has announced a clever new design, which allows you to "take your Facebook Timeline offline, and hand it out to new friends, contacts and potential clients." Wildly enough, creating 'em is as easy as tweaking your Timeline. Once you're ready to roll, just sign in and allow Moo to access your data (cue privacy advocate yelling), check that you spelled your name right and hand over $15 for a stack of 50 cards.

Update: Looks like there is a Like button after you've ordered. Nice!

Moo.com makes business cards from your Facebook Timeline originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In an industry that changes minute by minute, a year's worth of news is a lot to digest. We combed our archives in an attempt to drown out the noise and came up with a short list of the stories that made 2011. Consider this an abridged look back at the year that was. Head past the break to check it out.

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2011 Year in review: A timeline originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Facebook's Timeline feature has only just begun to roll out across the globe, and now an iOS version has sidled up next to its Android counterpart -- making it even easier for us to recheck our social network back stories. The new app is currently only available for the iPhone, but Facebook states that an iPad-friendly update will arrive soon. You will need to have already activated the timeline function on the web-based original, but downloading the latest version will also grant access to your friend lists and subscriptions. Some requisite performance improvements are also promised too. Cringe at some portable post-millennial fashion mistakes by grabbing the download at the source.


[Thanks Christoph]

Facebook app update brings Timeline to the iPhone, iPad version coming soon originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f8facebookfacebook appfacebook timelineFacebookAppFacebookTimelinehistoryiOSiphonemobilepostcrossrecapsocialsocial mediasocial networkingSocialMediaSocialNetworkingtimelineSun, 18 Dec 2011 13:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook rolls out Timeline feature worldwide, it's time to untag some old photos]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/facebook-rolls-out-timeline-feature-worldwide-time-to-untag-som/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/facebook-rolls-out-timeline-feature-worldwide-time-to-untag-som/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/facebook-rolls-out-timeline-feature-worldwide-time-to-untag-som/#comments Get ready for a This Is Your Life-style recap available online, as Facebook's Timeline feature is now out of beta and available to all users worldwide. Originally announced during the f8 conference back in September, it wraps up all the information you've posted, friendships you've made and embarrassing photos you were tagged in, in a neat, date organized package. If you're worried it may uncover some things better left private -- and posted years ago before you were more savvy about social media -- you can enable the feature and still wait a week before it goes public for viewing by others. Currently timelines are visible on the main site, via the recently updated Android client and the mobile version of the site. If you want to turn it on right way, head to the Introducing Timeline page and click Get It Now.

Update: Facebook has just rolled rolled out a fresh version of its Android app that you'll need to grab for Timeline access there, the change log (after the break) also mentions changes including access to games & apps, new push notifications and a new photo viewing experience.

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Facebook rolls out Timeline feature worldwide, it's time to untag some old photos originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidappf8facebookfacebook appFacebookApphistorymobilepostcrossrecapsocialsocial mediasocial networkingSocialMediaSocialNetworkingtimelinevideoThu, 15 Dec 2011 07:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Gowalla confirms move to Facebook, service to shut down in January]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/gowalla-confirms-move-to-facebook-service-to-shut-down-in-janua/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/gowalla-confirms-move-to-facebook-service-to-shut-down-in-janua/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/gowalla-confirms-move-to-facebook-service-to-shut-down-in-janua/#comments Reports of an acquisition first surfaced on CNN Money late last week, and now Gowalla has confirmed that it has indeed been acquired by Facebook. According to the company, the Gowalla service itself will be winding down at the end of January, and the team will instead focus all of their attention on developing Facebook features (namely, Timeline). Gowalla's Josh Williams also assures users that their personal information isn't a part of the acquisition, although the company will be providing users with a way to export their Passport data and other information. You can find his full post announcing the deal at the source link below.

[Thanks, Bram]

Gowalla confirms move to Facebook, service to shut down in January originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acquisitionfacebookgowallagowalla passportGowallaPassportminiposttimelineMon, 05 Dec 2011 13:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Facebook outs Timeline, gives your profile page a new outfit (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-outs-timeline-gives-your-profile-page-a-new-outfit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-outs-timeline-gives-your-profile-page-a-new-outfit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/22/facebook-outs-timeline-gives-your-profile-page-a-new-outfit/#comments Well, Mark's just unveiled Facebook's new look at his f8 keynote, and he's calling it Timeline. The idea is to make it easier to see events, pics and posts from your past by placing a, surprise surprise, timeline on the right edge of your profile page that breaks down your content by year and month. It's a much more visual experience than Facebook's previous incarnation, and Timeline Views allow you to filter the content by photos, locations (courtesy of Bing maps integration) and much more. You can also add apps, "likes", and all of your other content in neatly organized panes on your profile page to let you "tell the story of your life" in the way you want to -- including the ability to go back and add stuff to your timeline after the fact, no flux capacitor required. Timeline's going live in beta immediately for some, and a broader roll-out will be happening over the next few weeks. Get ready people, Facebook's future is here.

Update: Facebook's Timeline promo vid is now embedded after the break.

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Facebook outs Timeline, gives your profile page a new outfit (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Visualized: an interactive timeline of the web originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-6402 review

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Acer TimelineX AS5830TG-6402 review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>15.6-inchAcerAcer TimelineAcer TimelineXAcerTimelineAcerTimelinexAS5830TG-6402Core i5core i5-2410mCoreI5CoreI5-2410mGeForce GT520MGeforceGt520mintel core i5IntelCoreI5laptoplaptopsmainstreamnotebooknotebooksNVIDIA GeForce GT520MNvidiaGeforceGt520mreviewTimelineTimeline AS5830TG-6402TimelineAs5830tg-6402TimelineXTimelineX 5830TTimelinex5830tMon, 22 Aug 2011 14:58:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer announces redesigned Aspire TimelineX Series laptops, prices start at $599]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/07/acer-announces-redesigned-aspire-timelinex-series-laptops-price/#comments If Acer's current Aspire TimelineX notebooks look a little too dull for your tastes, have a peek at that industrial-looking number in the picture above. The company just redesigned its line of skinny laptops, and refreshed them with Sandy Bridge processors while it was at it. The 13.1-inch 3830T, 14-inch 4830T, and 15.6-inch 5830T all have that two-tone aluminum design (also available in black), along with USB 3.0, a choice of Core i3 and Core i5 CPUs, and Acer's clear.fi software for sharing media among DLNA devices. The 14- and 15.6-inch versions have onboard optical drives and number pads, and, on select models, you can choose a discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT520M or GT540M card. However, the screen resolution is going to be 1366 x 768 regardless of which you pick. The 3830T, 4830T, and 5830T are available now, starting at $799, $699, and $599, respectively, and you can find specs for a handful of models after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830T, 4830T, and 5830T

Gallery: Acer Aspire TimelineX series hands-on

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Acer announces redesigned Aspire TimelineX Series laptops, prices start at $599 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>13.1-inch14-inch15.6-inch3830T4830T5830TAcerAcer AspireAcer TimelineAcer TimelineXAcerAspireAcerTimelineAcerTimelinexavailable nowAvailableNowclear.fiCore 2011Core2011notebookon sale nowOnSaleNowredesignSandy BridgeSandyBridgethin-and-lightTimelineTimeline X 3830TTimelineXTimelineX 4830TTimelineX 5830TTimelineX3830tTimelinex4830tTimelinex5830tTue, 07 Jun 2011 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer releases third-gen Aspire Timeline X laptops with Sandy Bridge, but only in Taiwan for now]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/acer-releases-third-gen-aspire-timeline-x-laptops-with-sandy-bri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/acer-releases-third-gen-aspire-timeline-x-laptops-with-sandy-bri/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/acer-releases-third-gen-aspire-timeline-x-laptops-with-sandy-bri/#comments If you've been waiting for Sandy Bridge to land on Acer's Timeline X laptops, then today's your day. Well, it depends, as these new machines are only available in Taiwan for the time being. Just a few hours ago, the lucky folks over at Engadget Chinese managed to get up close and personal with these bad boys: we have a couple of 13.3-inch 3830TGs (pictured after the break), a 14-inch 4830TG, and a 15.6-inch 5830TG (pictured above). With the exception of Core i3-2310M on one of the 3830TGs, these laptops all come with Core i5-2410M, NVIDIA GT540M (with 2GB DDR3 RAM), 640GB hard drive, 2GB DDR3 RAM, and USB 3.0 ports. As for multimedia, sitting below the 1,366 x 768 LED-backlit LCDs are Dolby Home Theater speakers by Kenwood, and additionally, the two larger models also pack a DVD Super Multi DL drive.

Compared to the previous-gen Timeline X range, the most notable difference here is the new chiclet keyboard brought over from the Ethos range, which should trap a lot less dirt thanks to the tighter gaps. You'll see that the new Timeline X ID has gone for a more tranquil look -- the touchpad no longer has a silver trim around it, and likewise, the edges around the body are no longer tapered. Also gone is the removable battery underneath, but given the impressive portability (4.12 pounds, 4.67 pounds, and 5.49 pounds, respectively), we won't miss this feature too much. On the contrary, there's now an extra mouse button, presumably for offering better left and right-clicking. So far so good, and if you're digging these laptops as well, then they can be yours for between NT$32,900 (US$1,133) and NT39,900 (US$1,374). Head over to Engadget Chinese for the whole stash of hands-on photos.

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Acer releases third-gen Aspire Timeline X laptops with Sandy Bridge, but only in Taiwan for now originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3830TG4830TG5830TGAcerAspirechicletCore i3Core i5CoreI3CoreI5Dolby Home TheaterDolbyHomeTheaterGeForce GT540MGeforceGt540mGT540Mi3-2310Mi5-2410MintelKenwoodlaptoplaunchnotebooknvidiasandy bridgeSandyBridgeTaiwanTimelineTimeline XTimelineXWed, 06 Apr 2011 12:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Windows 8 beta for tablets at September PDC?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/windows-8-preparing-for-a-beta-tablet-release-at-september-pdc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/windows-8-preparing-for-a-beta-tablet-release-at-september-pdc/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/22/windows-8-preparing-for-a-beta-tablet-release-at-september-pdc/#comments You don't need us to tell you what you already know in your gut to be true: Redmond is working hard on its tablet strategy. How embarrassing is it for Microsoft, the company that pioneered tablets and the 7-inch UMPC, to be completely absent from the conversation in 2010 and 2011? That could change in September. Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley recently shared the slide above which she believes to be 99.99 percent genuine. The timeline shows the major milestone dates for a Windows 8 (aka, "Windows Next") release -- an OS that M. JoFo believes to be focused on tablets (aka, "Lap PCs" in Microsoft parlance) with its purpose-built touch-centric design. According to the slide, we're looking at an M2 milestone this month followed by M3 in July or August. Foley says that would put Microsoft on track for a Windows 8 beta release right around Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference (PDC) event in September followed by a second beta in 2012 before being released to manufacturing around the summer of 2012 -- just like we heard early last year and just in time for Dell's Hancock tablet. There are still many open questions including Microsoft's ARM vs. Intel priorities and how the company plans to scale across the enterprise and the "workhorse PC" and "Family Hub PC" in the home. Hit the ZDNet link below for a deeper read or better yet, head on over to TechRepublic where Mary Jo Foley put together an excellent webcast outlining Microsoft's tablet strategy in much more detail.

Windows 8 beta for tablets at September PDC? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mary jo foleyMaryJoFoleymicrosoftmilestoneoperating systemOperatingSystemospdcpdc 2011Pdc2011professional developers conferenceProfessionalDevelopersConferenceroadmapslatetablettimelinewindows 8windows nextWindows8WindowsNextTue, 22 Feb 2011 07:44:00 EST<![CDATA[A beautiful timeline of educational gadgets reminds us that the Scantron machine was really awesome]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/a-beautiful-timeline-of-educational-gadgets-reminds-us-that-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/a-beautiful-timeline-of-educational-gadgets-reminds-us-that-the/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/20/a-beautiful-timeline-of-educational-gadgets-reminds-us-that-the/#comments Over the weekend, the New York Times published a timeline of photographs of technological advances in the classroom. While the blackboard and the horn-book (a wooden paddle printed with the alphabet) look like artifacts that might be leftover from when dinosaurs walked the earth, the ones that are a bit newer are quite interesting to behold. For instance, you may or may not be old enough to remember the blue-inked glory of a mimeograph machine (the oldest example dating from around 1940 is above), or the awesomeness of a Scantron machine which automatically graded multiple choice tests. Seriously, we can't tell you how many hundreds of Scantron forms we filled out in our time as students, but it was unfortunately more than none. Hit up the source link to see all of the glorious gadgets throughout the years, but be forewarned: the last one is an iPad.

A beautiful timeline of educational gadgets reminds us that the Scantron machine was really awesome originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>educationeducationalgadgetshistorylearningmimeographnew york timesNewYorkTimesscantronschoolschoolsteachingtimelinetimelinesMon, 20 Sep 2010 21:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Globalfoundries takes ARM Cortex-A9 into 28nm land, looks forward to 20nm chips in 2013]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/globalfoundries-takes-arm-cortex-a9-into-28nm-land-looks-forwar/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/globalfoundries-takes-arm-cortex-a9-into-28nm-land-looks-forwar/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/globalfoundries-takes-arm-cortex-a9-into-28nm-land-looks-forwar/#comments Forget the numbers, here's what matters: Globalfoundries' new production capabilities will lead to "smooth production ramp-ups and faster time-to-market" for its customers. Now consider that this promise relates to scrumptious 28nm Cortex-A9 SOCs and feel free to rejoice. The chip fabricator has just declared itself ready to take orders for ARM's systems-on-chip built using its high-k metal gate 28nm fab process. This fulfills its pledge for mass production in the latter half of 2010, but lest you think Globalfoundries is resting on any nanoscale laurels, it also has a 20nm roadmap to tell you about. It's very simple, really: expect even smaller, even more power-efficient silicon in 2013. We don't know if the future will be bright, but it sure looks like it's gonna be small.

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Globalfoundries takes ARM Cortex-A9 into 28nm land, looks forward to 20nm chips in 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>201320nm28nmarmarm cortexarm cortex-a9ArmCortexArmCortex-a9chipscortexcortex-a9cpuelectronicsfabfactoryglobal technology conferenceglobalfoundriesGlobalTechnologyConferencegtcgtc 2010Gtc2010high-khigh-k metal gateHigh-kMetalGatemanufacturingnanoscaleplansprocessorsproductionroadmapschedulesoctimelineThu, 02 Sep 2010 03:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Motorola Milestone to get Android 2.2 in Europe and Korea in late Q4, Dext 2.1 upgrade looking bleak]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-milestone-to-get-android-2-2-in-europe-and-korea-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-milestone-to-get-android-2-2-in-europe-and-korea-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/22/motorola-milestone-to-get-android-2-2-in-europe-and-korea-in-q4/#comments Until now, Milestone owners could do nothing but to envy Droid users rocking the Froyo upgrade; however, according to Motorola's recently published timeline, the former device is now slated for the same dessert party in Europe and Korea in Q4 -- specifically, "beginning at the end of this year," which could well mean the majority of users won't get the update until 2011 (!). Meanwhile, said upgrade is still "under evaluation" for Canada, Latin America, Mexico and Asia-Pacific sans Korea.

But here's the real heartbreaking news from the same chart: unlike their American counterparts, the Dext and Backflip will not be getting an Eclair update in Europe, Latin American and Mexico, while Canada and Asia-Pacific still have a glimpse of hope. Sure, it's not like Motorola's earlier timeline laid any concrete details for the European Dext, but there was definitely a date for the Latin America flavor. What concerns us the most is that back in January, Motorola did make a promise -- which has since been deleted but forever cached by Google -- to its European fans on Facebook: "[the] Dext will get the Android 2.1 upgrade as well." We have the full shameful statement after the break.

In case you still care, other devices mentioned in the timeline include the US-only Devour (no 2.1 update), Cliq XT / Quench (2.1 in late Q3 / early Q4; under evaluation for Canada and Asia-Pacific), Droid X (Froyo upgrade in late summer, which we knew), Motoroi and Titanium (2.2 in Q4 in Korea for both). If you're still mourning over the canned update for your Dext, let us remind you that there's no stopping you from updating your Android slider manually; alternatively, there's no harm in sending Sanjay a nice postcard, either.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Update: Miraculously, the offending Facebook status link is now back online...

Continue reading Motorola Milestone to get Android 2.2 in Europe and Korea in late Q4, Dext 2.1 upgrade looking bleak

Motorola Milestone to get Android 2.2 in Europe and Korea in late Q4, Dext 2.1 upgrade looking bleak originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2.12.2android 2.1android 2.2Android2.1Android2.2asia pacificAsiaPacificbackflipcanadacliqcliq xtCliqXtdevourdextdroiddroid xDroidXeclaireuropefirmwarefirmware upgradeFirmwareUpgradefroyokorealatin americaLatinAmericamexicomilestonemobilemotoroimotorolamotorola cliqmotorola dextmotorola milestoneMotorolaCliqMotorolaDextMotorolaMilestonequenchtimelinetitaniumupgradeSun, 22 Aug 2010 16:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer TimelineX 4820T review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/09/acer-timelinex-4820t-review/#comments Pulling the 14-inch Acer TimelineX 4820T from its box, one thing went through our mind: this could be the perfect thin and light laptop. The $717 system is about an inch thick, weighs only 4.7 pounds, and still has an onboard DVD drive. And unlike the past Acer Timelines and their sissy ULV processors, it has a standard voltage Core i3-350M CPU, 4GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive. Oh, and it promises over seven hours of battery life. Sound like the perfect no-compromise ultrathin laptop to you too, right? Well, even after our unboxing, the TimelineX 4820T did live up to many of our expectations, but disappointed in some unfortunate others. We'll explain it all in our full review after the break.

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Acer TimelineX 4820T review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4820TacerAcer Timeline XAcer TimelineXAcerTimelinexcore i3core i3-350mCoreI3CoreI3-350mintel core 2010intel core i3IntelCore2010IntelCoreI3reviewtimelinetimeline xTimelineXtimelinex 4820tTimelinex4820tFri, 09 Jul 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer launches 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1825PT netvertible]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/20/acer-launches-11-6-inch-aspire-timeline-1825pt-netvertible/#comments If you've suddenly found yourself torn between a tablet and netbook, Acer wants you to know you're not alone. It also wants you to know there are options, one of which would benefit said company's bottom line should you choose to accept. The new Aspire Timeline 1825PT is an 11.6-inch netvertible at heart, boasting a swivel-screen multitouch panel (1,366 x 768 resolution), up to 8GB of DDR3 RAM, a 1.3GHz Core 2 Duo SU7300 processor, integrated Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics, HDMI / VGA outputs, a 250GB or 320GB hard drive, integrated media card slot, 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi, a VGA webcam, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, gigabit Ethernet and a 6-cell battery that can reportedly last up to eight solid hours under ideal conditions (read: no chance). There's even a multitouch trackpad and gobs of bloatware to really cap things off, with color options including diamond black, sapphire blue and ruby red -- all of which sound seductively awesome. A 64-bit copy of Windows 7 Home Premium gets you going, but it'll take at least £599.99 ($886) to get one headed your way.

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Acer launches 11.6-inch Aspire Timeline 1825PT netvertible originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 01:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1825PTacerAcer AspireAcerAspireAS1825PTZaspireAspire Timeline 1825PTAspireTimeline1825ptconvertibleconvertible tabletConvertibleTabletcore 2 duoCore2DuoeuropelaptopmultitouchNetbookCasenetvertibleSignalUpsu7300tablettimelineukThu, 20 May 2010 01:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/05/acer-kicks-out-laptop-netbook-upgrades-aplenty-at-cebit/#comments Acer has rolled into CeBIT with a few all-new systems, but it's also taken the opportunity to introduce some updates to its existing models, including six new revisions to its Aspire and TravelMate lines. Leading things off are the high(ish)-end Aspire 8942 and Aspire 5942, which pack 18.4 and 15.6-inch displays, your choice of the latest 2010 Core processors, an integrated TV tuner, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 1.2TB of storage (courtesy of to 640GB drives), and some niceties like a multitouch trackpad, and a CineSurround sound system with a "Tuba CineBass" booster. It's joined by the TravelMate 8372 Timeline series, which is itself available in 13.3-, 14-, and 15.6-inch varieties with Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, and the 15.6-inch Acer TravelMate 6594, which packs a Core i5 or i7 processor and ATI Radeon HD 5670 graphics. Rounding out the standard laptops are the 17.3-inch Acer TravelMate 7740 and 15.6-inch 5740, which come equipped with Core i3 or i5 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and either integrated or ATI Radeon HD5470 graphics.

As if that wasn't enough, Acer has also introduced the new 11.6-inch Aspire One 752 netbook, which actually packs a Celeron ULV processor instead of the usual Atom, and the Aspire Predator G7750 gaming PC, which finishes things off in a suitably over-the-top fashion with a Core i7 Extreme Edition processor, liquid cooling, dual LAN connectivity, swappable hard drive bays, and support for Acer's GD245HQ 3D monitor. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look at some of the offerings.

Gallery: Acer TravelMate Timeline laptops hands-on

Gallery: Acer Aspire 8942G

Gallery: Acer Aspire One 752

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Acer kicks out laptop, netbook upgrades aplenty at CeBIT originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceraspireAspire 5942Aspire 8942Aspire One 752Aspire Predator G7750Aspire5942Aspire8942AspireOne752AspirePredatorG7750cebitcebit 2010Cebit2010gaming desktopgaming pcGamingDesktopGamingPchands-onnetbooktimelinetravelmateTravelMate 5740TravelMate 6594TravelMate 7740TravelMate 8x72Travelmate5740Travelmate6594Travelmate7740Travelmate8x72Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer developing 'ace in the hole' ultrathin, putting MacBook Air on notice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/acer-developing-ace-in-the-hole-ultrathin-putting-macbook-air/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/acer-developing-ace-in-the-hole-ultrathin-putting-macbook-air/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/12/acer-developing-ace-in-the-hole-ultrathin-putting-macbook-air/#comments Acer was perhaps the biggest believer in Intel's Core 2 Duo ULV processors, with its Timeline range running almost exclusively on Intel's lower voltage parts, so it's no surprise to hear that the Taiwanese vendor is investing heavily again in Intel's 2010 ULV variants. We're talking Core i5 and Core i7 CPUs here, so performance should get a nice boost, but the best news is confirmation of something we'd heard earlier: the final product's profile will be an aggressively svelte 1.9cm (0.7 inches) in thickness, which will match the headline feature of Apple's MacBook Air. The plan is to launch "this year," and indications are that this hero machine will figure heavily in Acer's push to oust HP from the top spot in global laptop shipments. To say that we're looking forward to it might be an understatement.

Acer developing 'ace in the hole' ultrathin, putting MacBook Air on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer timelineAcerTimelinecore 2010core i5core i7Core2010CoreI5CoreI7culvintellaptopmacbook airMacbookAirthin and lightThinAndLighttimelineultraportableultrathinulvFri, 12 Feb 2010 03:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Gateway EC18T / Acer Aspire 1420P convertible tablet hits the FCC]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/27/gateway-ec18t-acer-aspire-1420p-convertible-tablet-hits-the-fc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/27/gateway-ec18t-acer-aspire-1420p-convertible-tablet-hits-the-fc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/27/gateway-ec18t-acer-aspire-1420p-convertible-tablet-hits-the-fc/#comments We haven't heard much about the Gateway EC18T since we saw all those leaked pics back in October, but it looks like things are starting to move: the convertible tablet just hit the FCC database, complete with some more external pictures. From all appearances, it looks like this one's going to be a family affair, as the machine itself will be sold by Gateway parent company Acer as the Aspire Timeline 1420P, and the FCC docs indicate sister company Packard Bell will have a version as well. Badging aside, inside we're looking at a 1.2GHz SU2300 Core 2 Duo with GMA 4500MHD graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, a 500GB max drive, an 11.6-inch screen, and an eight-hour battery life -- so depending on price, this one could be pretty attractive. We'll wait to see how long it takes before one version or another escapes the government and hits store shelves.

Gateway EC18T / Acer Aspire 1420P convertible tablet hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>14201420paceracer aspire timeline 1420pacer timelineacer timeline 1420pAcerAspireTimeline1420pAcerTimelineAcerTimeline1420paspireaspire 1420paspire timelineaspire timeline 1420pAspire1420pAspireTimelineAspireTimeline1420pec18tfccgatewaygateway ec18tGatewayEc18ttimelinetimeline 1420pTimeline1420pSun, 27 Dec 2009 23:31:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's Aspire 1820PTZ convertible tablet hits the wilds of Singapore]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/23/acers-aspire-1820ptz-convertible-tablet-hits-the-wilds-of-singa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/23/acers-aspire-1820ptz-convertible-tablet-hits-the-wilds-of-singa/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/23/acers-aspire-1820ptz-convertible-tablet-hits-the-wilds-of-singa/#comments Acer's Aspire 1820PTZ convertible tablet may not be making its London debut until next month, but evidently said machine is alive and well (and shipping, to boot) over in Singapore. One particular enthusiast managed to procure one of the twistable rigs, and as a favor to anyone who appreciates freedom, Kris Kringle and In-N-Out double-doubles, he decided to unbox it, snap a few shots, throw up a video and even toss out a respectable list of impressions. We're told that Acer crammed just about every piece of bloatware known to mankind onto this thing, and the owner didn't seem particularly thrilled with the keyboard nor the overall multitouch experience. That said, performance was found to be "snappy enough for general use," and the casing itself was satisfactorily solid. Hit that read link for the full rundown, and hop on past the break for a look at the boot sequence.

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Acer's Aspire 1820PTZ convertible tablet hits the wilds of Singapore originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Aceracer aspire 1820acer aspire 1820ptacer aspire 1820ptzAcerAspire1820AcerAspire1820ptAcerAspire1820ptzaspireaspire 1820aspire 1820ptaspire 1820ptzAspire1820Aspire1820ptAspire1820ptzconvertibleconvertible tabletConvertibleTabletin the wildInTheWildpicspicturesTimelineWed, 23 Dec 2009 07:33:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer busts out TravelMate Timeline laptops for the business type]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/22/acer-busts-out-travelmate-timeline-laptops-for-the-business-type/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/22/acer-busts-out-travelmate-timeline-laptops-for-the-business-type/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/22/acer-busts-out-travelmate-timeline-laptops-for-the-business-type/#comments Acer's just outed a new line of laptops, the CULV TravelMate Timeline series. Aimed at business customers, the TravelMate Timeline 8571, 8471 and 8371 are 13.3, 14.1 to 15.6-inchers, respectively, with a range of Core 2 Duo CPU options, Intel GM45 Express chipsets, up to 4GB of SDRAM, also boast 802.11a/b/g/Draft N WLAN, Bluetooth and gigabit LAN. These Windows 7 bad boys also come with Acer's Bio-Protection fingerprint security, which might furnish you with some small peace of mind on the road. The TravelMate Timeline series range in price from $899 to $999, and are available now. For full specs, check the press release after the break.

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Acer busts out TravelMate Timeline laptops for the business type originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>837184718571aceracer travelmateAcerTravelmatebusinesslaptoplaptopstimelinetravelmate timelineTravelmateTimelineTue, 22 Dec 2009 09:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer gets in the Olympic spirit with special edition Aspire Timeline 1810TZ]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/acer-gets-in-the-olympic-spirit-with-special-edition-aspire-time/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/acer-gets-in-the-olympic-spirit-with-special-edition-aspire-time/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/17/acer-gets-in-the-olympic-spirit-with-special-edition-aspire-time/#comments Lenovo really went to town with its Olympics-branded gear, but while Acer is a major Winter Olympics partner (and keeping the spot for 2012 as well), it's taking a bit more of a tame approach at the outset. This Acer Aspire Timeline 1810TZ, for instance, merely slaps some silver rings on the lid and calls it a day. Pretty classy, and the price isn't bad: $580 for a 11.6-inch CULV laptop with 3GB of RAM and Windows 7. Perfect for the multitasking ski jumper in your life.

Acer gets in the Olympic spirit with special edition Aspire Timeline 1810TZ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Andy]

Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT now made to order in UK, estimated for January 25 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1820 p t1820PTaceracer timelineacer timeline 1820ptAcerTimelineAcerTimeline1820ptaspireconvertibleeuropeplayplay complay.comPlayComtablettimelineukunited kingdomUnitedKingdomThu, 10 Dec 2009 03:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Aspire Timeline 1820PT convertible twists its way onto Acer's US site]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/06/aspire-timeline-1820pt-convertible-twists-its-way-onto-acers-us/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/06/aspire-timeline-1820pt-convertible-twists-its-way-onto-acers-us/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/06/aspire-timeline-1820pt-convertible-twists-its-way-onto-acers-us/#comments Wanting yourself a good old fashioned convertible tablet PC? We've seen Acer's Aspire Timeline 1820PT hit Australia a little under a month ago, and now the US audience is getting its first telltale sign of 1820PT acceptance. The laptop now has itself a product page on the official stateside product page. No price or release date, unfortunately, but at least we know it's on the near horizon.

[Thanks, SaintAndrew]

Aspire Timeline 1820PT convertible twists its way onto Acer's US site originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1820 p1820 pt1820P1820Ptaceracer aspireacer aspire 1820ptacer aspire timeline 1820ptacer timelineAcerAspireAcerAspire1820ptAcerAspireTimeline1820ptAcerTimelineaspireaspire timelineaspire timeline 1820ptAspireTimelineAspireTimeline1820ptconvertiblelaptopmulti touchMultiTouchnote bookNoteBooktablettimelinewindows 7Windows7Sun, 06 Dec 2009 11:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT convertible hits Australia, gets specs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/acer-aspire-timeline-1820pt-convertible-hits-australia-gets-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/acer-aspire-timeline-1820pt-convertible-hits-australia-gets-spe/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/16/acer-aspire-timeline-1820pt-convertible-hits-australia-gets-spe/#comments
Acer's Aspire Timeline 1820PT lit up our radar today after going official in Italy and arriving unheralded on the company's Australian site. Yet another 11.6-inch convertible notebook, this guy ships with Windows 7 Home Premium and features both multitouch display and touchpad, up to 1366 x 768 display resolution, an Intel Core 2 Duo SU7300 (1.2GHz) processor, GMA X4500MHD, up to 8GB RAM and 320GB storage, 3G, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. In addition to all that, this bad boy sports the usual ins 'n outs, including HDMI and a card reader, and boasts an eight hour battery life. Sounds like the company's 1820P, eh? We thought so too. No word yet on price or stateside availability, but you can get a closer look in the gallery below, and be sure to peep the specs after the break.

Gallery: Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT

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Acer Aspire Timeline 1820PT convertible hits Australia, gets specs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1820P1820PTaceraspireAspire Timeline 1820PTAspireTimeline1820ptconvertiblelaptopmultitouchnotebooktablettimelinewindows 7Windows7Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer's 11.6-inch Timeline 1810T gets ceremonious christening, Oct. 22nd launch date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/acers-11-6-inch-timeline-1810t-gets-ceremonious-christening-oc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/acers-11-6-inch-timeline-1810t-gets-ceremonious-christening-oc/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/14/acers-11-6-inch-timeline-1810t-gets-ceremonious-christening-oc/#comments We swear we've seen this before at least a couple of times, but ask Acer and the 11.6-inch Timeline AS1810TZ is a brand new, LED-backlit and Windows 7-packing ultraportable with a full-sized keyboard, eight hours of battery, multi-gesture touchpad, and a dual-core Intel CULV processor. All the amenities are here, as well, including 802.11b/g Draft-N, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, webcam, mic, and a handful of color options. Care to guess the official release date? October 22nd it is, alongside Windows 7 and a plethora of other newly-minted machines. Prices start at a penny under $550. Full press release after the break.

Gallery: Acer Timeline 11.6-inch AS1810TZ

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Acer's 11.6-inch Timeline 1810T gets ceremonious christening, Oct. 22nd launch date originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>11.611.6-inch18101810 t1810 tz1810T1810Tzaceras 1810as 1810 tas 1810 tzAs1810As1810TAs1810TzculvtimelineulvWed, 14 Oct 2009 04:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer issues recall for some Aspire laptops]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/acer-issues-recall-for-some-aspire-timeline-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/acer-issues-recall-for-some-aspire-timeline-laptops/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/10/acer-issues-recall-for-some-aspire-timeline-laptops/#comments Acer's issued a voluntary recall for some of its Aspire laptops -- all of which were manufactured before September 15th of this year. It seems that some of them are experiencing an overheat of the microphone cable after "repeated" and "extreme" pressure is applied to the left palm rest. The affected models include the AS3410, AS3810T, AS3810TG, AS3810TZ and AS3810TZG. Acer's set up a website where you can enter the serial number of your device to see if yours might be one of the affected.

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Acer issues recall for some Aspire laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aceracer aspire timelineacer timelineAcerAspireTimelineAcerTimelineaspireaspire timelineAspireTimelinebatterylaptoplatopsoverheatingrecalltimelineSat, 10 Oct 2009 15:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Acer Aspire 1410 ULV, America's 1810T, now in stock stateside]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/23/acer-aspire-1410-ulv-americas-1810t-now-in-stock-stateside/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/23/acer-aspire-1410-ulv-americas-1810t-now-in-stock-stateside/http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/23/acer-aspire-1410-ulv-americas-1810t-now-in-stock-stateside/#comments Peculiar name change or no, Acer's 11.6-inch Aspire 1410, the ULV known in Europe as 1810T, is now available in the US. Price tag is $460.33 from Cost Central and that nets you a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500, 2GB RAM, a 250GB HDD, and Windows Vista. There's quite a few Sapphire Blue models in stock, while Diamond Black are only available in limited quantities. Waiting for Ruby Red, you say? Sorry, no such luck yet, but keep checking.

[Via Liliputing; thanks, knifex4]

Read - 1410-8414 (Sapphire Blue)
Read - 1410-8804 (Diamond Black)
Read - 1410-8913 (Ruby Red)

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Acer Aspire 1410 ULV, America's 1810T, now in stock stateside originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gateway's 11.6-inch EC1803h CULV ultraportable surfaces in Canada originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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