With the Acer Aspire Timeline X, the Taiwanese computer cobbler aims to outdo itself and beat the battery life on offer with the original Timeline, Acer’s first entry into the ultra-portable laptop market. That machine was supposedly capable of running for eight to ten hours between charges. Now Acer’s boldly stating you can expect up to 12 hours of use. Does it live up to that claim, or is it a mere lab testing fantasy? We yanked the AC adaptor out to find out, so read on for the verdict in this part of our Acer Aspire Timeline X review.

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The performance of the Acer Aspire Timeline X is more than ideal for any tasks or media on the move. Throw whatever internet browsing and video watching you want at it simultaneously, and it will merrily chomp through the lot with ease. But is raw power alone enough to oust your home PC? Read on to find out if you can scrap that beige box for one in this part of our Acer Aspire Timeline X review.

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The big change for the Acer Aspire Timeline X from the original Timeline series is the major boost to its processing power and graphics capabilities, with a new Intel Core chip providing the horsepower under the bonnet. But what do these improved components actually do to the previously mediocre performance? Find out in our Acer Aspire Timeline X review.

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