Acer Aspire 3820T

152 reviews

Dec, 2024

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performance (80)
portability (47)
design (38)
battery (32)
price (21)

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keyboard (12)
touchpad (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 152 reviews of Acer Aspire 3820T. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the size and battery. The design and portability also get good reviews, but there are some critical comments about the touchpad. Opinions about the connectivity and keyboard are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Acer Aspire 3820T is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Acer Aspire 3820T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Acer Aspire 3820T from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the price and usability are generally positive. The performance and battery are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Acer Aspire 3820T

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Acer Aspire 3820T from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the performance and reliability. The price and screen are also mentioned favorably.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3830TG-6431 review: Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3830TG-6431

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3830TG-6431

At under $800, the ; is one of the most affordable thin laptops we've seen. It makes few compromises and packs impressive Nvidia graphics into a very compact, portable design.

The lack of an optical drive is frustrating, since other laptops of similar size such as the Sony Vaio S and Toshiba Portege R835 do include one.

The aggressively priced Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-6431's combination of gaming-ready graphics and a fast processor in a 13-inch body offers a great punch for a good price, provided you can live without a DVD drive.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246 review: Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246

Thin design; long battery life; large keyboard.

No optical drive; not as exceptional as it used to be.

Acer's TimelineX is still a slim-profile, long-lasting 13-inch laptop, but it's no longer the only contender in that category.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Review Acer Aspire 3820TG Subnotebook (HD6550)

Radeon Refresh. Acer's 13" subnotebook is popular among gamers, b

Powerful Graphics Rendering for a 13" Subnotebook; Good Craftsmanship, Nice Design; Good Battery Life; Low System Noise; Low Case Temps; Speedy Hard Drive; Good Application Performance; Good Keyboard; Light Weight

Few Ports, Badly Placed; Weak Contrast, Few Viewing Angles; No DVD Drive; Bulky, Heavy Power Supply

Nvidia alternatives: Sony Vaio VPC-Z12 or Z13: starting at 1,800 Euro; Sony Vaio VPC-CW2S1E/B: 14.1" with DVD drive; Alienware M11x R2: 11.6" but thick, bulky and expensive.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Tobias Winkler (notebookcheck.net)

Review Acer Aspire 3820TG Timeline X Notebook

Balancing Artist. The latest version of the successful Aspire Tim

Good case stability; Good performance data; Good battery life; Low emissions; Big hard disk

Yielding keyboard; Reflective, contrast poor display; Meager connectivity

Currently, Sony's Vaio VPC-S11 is the only 13" competitor with a Core i3.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246 Laptop Review

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 ...

Nov, 2010

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Thin-and-light laptop

Many sleek ultraportable laptops cost well over $1,000, but the 4-pound Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3830TG-6431 delivers a lightweight and sleek design for much less. Reviewers say the Acer laptop is an excellent value -- it's stocked with a...

Thin and light, second-generation Intel Core processor, good battery life

Small touchpad, not good for gaming, no optical drive

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Mike (netbooklive.net)

Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG review – power and style

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 Aspir...

All in all, I have to say this 13.3 inch TimelineX is an interesting portable laptop. Never thought I would get to say that, but I actually like it. It is solid built, sturdy and powerful. Plus, it is very light and compact, and that battery life...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : John Pastor (connectreviews.com)

2010 Back to School Guide: Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820T

The TimelineX 3820T is a great notebook for the mobile student on a budget, but it's low-quality display and flat keyboard may drive away some picky users.

Great battery life ; Packed with performance ; Roomy multi-gesture touchpad

Low-quality display ; Keyboard is somewhat flat

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Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com.au)

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246 review: Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246

Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3820T-5246

Thin design; long battery life; large keyboard.

No optical drive; not as exceptional as it used to be.

Acer's TimelineX is still a slim-profile, long-lasting 13-inch laptop, but it's no longer the only contender in that category.

Sep, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Nice size, nice performance

Overall, if you have decided 13.3" is the screensize you want and can live without a DVD drive, then you will be hard pressed to get a better price/performance. This is my first machine without an optical drive and I only miss it once in a while, but...

Thin, light, very portable, crisp graphics, aesthetically pleasing, quiet, fast newer generation CPU for the screensize. The battery life, as advertised, is very good. Although good luck getting 8 hours from it. With moderate use, I can get about 5...

The mousepad is really sensitive! So, like when I'm surfing sometimes links get unintentionally triggered. The form factor is so small and combined with the hyper mousepad, it accidentally gets brushed over... so beware lazy palms. I'm still trying to...

Dec, 2010

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