Acer Timeline 1810T makes Netbooks obselete?

Scott Stein | Jul 09, 2009

A true 720p HD Netbook: The 1810T.
(Credit: Macles)

The beauty of breaking out of the Windows XP mold is saying good-bye to Microsoft's set limitations on Netbook power. Setting the stage for the fall's next-gen battle of the future Netbooks, Acer's as-yet-unofficial (according to Acer) Timeline 1810T has all the trimmings that place it head and shoulders above the currently Atom N270 and N280-dominated crowd. Leaked photos have hit online, and it looks like a fusion between Acer's Aspire One line and its super-slim, recently reviewed Timeline 3810T.

First off, it has a ULV processor that's faster than Atom Netbooks by a fair margin. Then there's the HD video decoding. Also, the 1810T can support up to 4GB of RAM. Other bonuses include HDMI, b/g/n Wi-Fi, and the ability to upgrade to Windows 7 (because it runs Windows Vista Home Premium).

Details revealed so far:

1.4GHz Intel ULV SU3500 processor

11.6-inch 1,366 x 768 screen

Intel GS45 Express chipset

Intel GMA 4500MHD graphics

Up to 4GB RAM

HDMI

Bluetooth 2.1+EDR

802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi

Optional 3G

Eight-hour battery life (similar to the 3810T)