Acer Aspire TimelineU M5-581TG-6666 Review

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Updated: July 19, 2012
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Acer’s 15.6-inch Timeline U M5 Ultrabook offers discrete graphics and long battery life in a lightweight design.

3.5 stars
(3.5 out of 5)

Acer was the first company to add discrete graphics to Ultrabooks with the Timeline M3, and now it’s back with the 15.6-inch Acer Aspire TimelineU M5. At $829, this sub-5-pound notebook packs Nvidia Kepler graphics for playing some of the latest games and Intel Ivy Bridge power for a lower cost. The M5 seems like a good bet for college students and gamers on the go who consume a lot of multimedia content, but is this thin-and-light machine versatile enough?

Read full review @ LAPTOP Magazine

Pros

  • Lightweight design
  • Strong performance and graphics
  • Good battery life

Cons

  • Not the brightest display
  • Awkwardly placed ports and power button
  • Runs hot during gaming

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