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| Acer Aspire S3 |
Ultrabook is now being intensively gang up on the computer market. But, do you know what ultrabook is? Ultrabook is thin and light laptop with more power and wider screen than a netbook. The pioneer of this type of portable computers is Apple, with a champion named Macbook Air. The design, the minimalist and thin, making many people terpincut on the Macbook Air. Macbook Air's popularity will inspire every laptop vendor to create a kind of computer. The reason is the laptop market began to stagnate in the presence of a more simple netbook.
To generate the laptop market, some of the leading vendors playing in this segment, such as the Samsung Series 9, Toshiba Portege, Zenbook Asus, and Acer Aspire S3. To test this rubric, Tempo the opportunity to try one of them, namely Acer Aspire S3 with Intel Core i5 processor and the second-generation operating system Windows 7 Home Premium. The main attraction of the Acer Aspire S3, as well as Apple's Macbook Air, is the body. When Tempo first Aspire S3 holds, directly radiated elegant impression.
The Design
Aspire S3 framework are made of magnesium and aluminum is sturdy and does not feel heavy. The design is ultra-aerodynamic makes S3 comfortable and easy to carry anywhere. Total weight only 1.3 pounds, thickness of 13 millimeters, and a screen width of 13 inches, the Aspire S3 no heavier than a 10.1-inch netbook sailing. Though the inside of the S3 plated with a color similar to the Macbook Air, which suggests a strong aluminum, the lid looks brighter and exclusive. Wraped in aluminum color of the lure body Aspire S3 slightly disturbed by the black plastic hinge. If color matching, would be much more captivating.
Completeness
Ultrabook is not equipped with an optical drive. Acer provides two USB 2.0 ports are located at the rear. Unfortunately, no USB 3.0 port. Still in the back, in addition to the USB port, there is an HDMI port, power connections, and the waster heat. On the left side there is only 3.5 millimeter jack for earphones. While the microphone is integrated and located in the left. On the right side there is only an SD memory card slot. The camera was in the top of the screen, while on the front left blank. 13.3-inch wide screen looks clear and bright. This is thanks to LED lights are a source of illumination. Lid can recline to 180 degrees approach angle.
One of the highlights is taking Acer S3 Chiclet keyboard types that are popular. But, as a result, the display in the Acer S3 becomes very similar to Macbook Air. While the trackpad is designed wide enough and comfortable to use. Trackpad is made slightly textured so that the finger feels good when moving the cursor.
Features
Completed around the display Aspire S3, Tempo tried permissibility some excellent features. The first is the time it takes to "wake up" from sleep mode just 1.5 seconds. Sleep mode is the condition when ultrabook is in standby mode, either with the monitor screen is closed or not. As for connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi only 2.5 seconds it takes additional time. Sleep mode is part of the Green Acer Instant On technology. Another feature of this technology is a deep sleep mode. Unfortunately, for this one Tempo did not have time to try it. But Acer claims, in deep sleep mode, the battery can last Aspire S3 for 50 days. Yes, 50 days instead of 50 hours.
Features
Completed around the display Aspire S3, Tempo tried permissibility some excellent features. The first is the time it takes to "wake up" from sleep mode just 1.5 seconds. Sleep mode is the condition when ultrabook is in standby mode, either with the monitor screen is closed or not. As for connecting to the Internet via Wi-Fi only 2.5 seconds it takes additional time. Sleep mode is part of the Green Acer Instant On technology. Another feature of this technology is a deep sleep mode. Unfortunately, for this one Tempo did not have time to try it. But Acer claims, in deep sleep mode, the battery can last Aspire S3 for 50 days. Yes, 50 days instead of 50 hours.
So, when S3 was left alive, then go into deep sleep mode and only turned on again 50 days later, the battery remains fully charged and ready for use again Ultrabook. Battery life is Tempo ultrabook try around 4 hours when used continuously nonstop alias to play games and explore the virtual world. One other interesting feature is the Dolby Home Theatre technology buried V4. When Tempo listening to music, his voice sounded loud and pleasant.
Overall, the Acer Aspire S3 deserve to be a friend to work or entertainment facilities. Body is thin and lightweight make the Aspire S3 imperceptible when inserted into the bag. If you plan on buying ultrabook, Tempo suggest it is better to compare with the others first and tailored to your budget and needs.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Type: Ultraportable, Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2467M
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
- Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
- RAM Memory: 4 GB
- Weight: 1.33 kg
- Thickness: 13 mm
- Screen: 13.3 inch, 1.366x768 pixel resolution
- Screen Type: Widescreen
- Graphics Card: Intel Graphics HD 3000
- Hard Disk Capacity: 320 GB
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11n
- Optical Drive: External
- Internet connection: 2.5 seconds
- Wake up from sleep mode: 1.5 seconds
- Wake up from deep sleep mode: 6 seconds
- Green Acer Instant On: 50 hoursPrice: $ 7-9 million
SIMILAR PRODUCTS
- Samsung Series 9 (NP900X3A)
- Toshiba Portege R835-P50X
- ASUS UX31 Zenbook
- Apple Macbook Air 13-inch (Thunderbolt)
PLUS VALUE
- Very Thin and Light
- Core i5 processor and 4 GB of RAM memory made of high performance
- The combination of SSD and hard drives make more storage capacity without compromising performance.
MINUS VALUE
- Low-resolution screens
- Point of view of the screen is very limited
- Material is less elegant
