Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1569 in Personal Computers
- Color: Gun Metal Gray
- Brand: Acer Computer
- Model: M5-581TG-6666
- Released on: 2012-06-24
- Dimensions: .81" h x
10.05" w x
14.43" l,
5.07 pounds
- CPU: Core i5-3317U 2.6 GHz
- Memory: 6GB SDRAM
- Hard Disk: 500GB
- Display size: 15.6
Features
- Intel Core_i5_3317U Processor 2.6GHz (3MB Cache)
- 6 GB SDRAM RAM
- 500GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
- 15.6-Inch Screen, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE
- Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Acer TimelineU M5-581TG-6666 15.6-Inch Ultrabook Silver
Product Description
Acer Aspire TimelineU M5-581TG-6666 Notebook comes with these specs: 3rd Generation Intel Core i5-3317U Processor, Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), 15.6" HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED Back-Lit Display, Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset, 6144MB DDR3 Memory, NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M LE with 1 GB of dedicated GDDR5 VRAM, 500GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive, 20GB SSD Drive, 8X DVD-SuperMulti Double-Layer Drive, Built-in 1.3MP HD Webcam, 2-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader, Optimized Dolby Home Theater v4 audio enhancement, High Definition Audio Support, 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n WiFi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 4.0+HS, 2 - USB 3.0 Ports, 1 - USB 2.0 Port, 1 - HDMI Port with HDCP Support, Multi-gesture Touchpad, 3-cell Lithium Polymer Battery (4850mAh), up to 8-hours of battery life, 5.07 lbs. | 2.3 kg (system unit only), AC Power Adapter, AC Power Cord, Wireless Setup Card, Registration/ Limited Warranty Card, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, McAfee Internet Security Suite Trial (60-day trial)
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful.
By Joergr
I ordered this Ultrabook a few weeks ago and received it on Thursday and I must say it was exactly what I hoped it would be. I currently have a HP Elitebook 8440w which was around $1600+ and my wife has a Macbook Pro and the new Mac Air.I am very disappointed with the HP, slow, bad keyboard, not stylish, and wanted a slim, sexy laptop with long battery life but one that also has an optical drive (yes, it has been a while since I last used it but I miss it when it is not there)and although my wife wants me to get a Mac I was looking for a Windows based system.Then I saw a review online about this Acer M5 and it was giving it high praises and firmly recommended it. I was worried that it would be a cheap machine and was not very familiar with ACER but the video in the review showed the product clearly and I bought it at Amazon.OK, the product looks very nice, it might not have the metal housing of a Mac but there is zero flex with the screen, the keyboard or the body in general. The screen is big but very thin and the graphics are great. The touch pad is huge but I feel that it could be more responsive but I have not yet fiddled with the settings. I read the review about the keyboard and was surprised. It looks like an Apple Air keyboard, the chiclet style, only that the individual keys are slightly further apart. After the first few hours of typing I had no complaints and the back-lit option is great!The power key is at the front, and yes, this might not be ideal but as it is below the edge it is not actually sticking out and for somebody to accidentally push it, well, I will try it but it seems rather unusual that this could happen unless you try to throw the laptop like a discus at the Olympics.So far everything is excellent, there was a small hot spot on the bottom of the machine but nothing to get me excited.I will keep you guys updated but so far it is a slick machine with all the bells and whistles, looks great and I clocked almost seven hours battery time whilst surfing the net and playing around with the settings.Right now, I am a happy customer!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful.
By Stacy A. Kendrick
I am a certified computer tech and I have lots of experience with gadgets and computers. I replaced a 5 year old sony viao laptop with the acer aspire timeline U because of the specs of the machine. I was looking for a lightweight computer with a dvd drive and the abiity to play computer games such as Portotype 2 and Skyrim. There are areas where compromises must be made in order to save weight and cost. These cuts are ususally in the optical drive and a powerful video card.First of all, I think the keyboard is perfectly fine. It is backlit and I have not had any problems typing on it. It is solid and responsive. To each his or her own with regards to keyboards, but there are worse out there.This machine has a Nvidia 640M with a dedicated 1gb of memory. SO far, the laptop has been able to play all of the games that I have thown at it. While it is not considered a "gaming laptop" I am able to play Prototype II and Just Cause II on it with no lag. I usually try for the highest frame rate that looks good. This laptop has had no problems with medium/ high to hig res settings. I don't go all nuts with frame rate counters, I just know if it looks good when played. Is it smooth with little distortion? Yes. Is it jaggy or lags? So far, the answer has been no. It has really met my expectations.The only drawback to this laptop so far has been the screen resolution itself. It is not as high as some similar laptop models, however, there is a big difference in price for those machines. After having used this laptop for a few weeks, I beleive it is a small compromise that I can live with.The price war right, the size is right, the battery is right, the ability to play games and not have to haul around a 9-10 lb laptop is awesome!There is not much room for upgrading. There are no access panels on the bottom of the machine to easily upgrade items such as memory or hard drive. I believe the most ram this computer is capable of handling is 6gb ram and I am already at that.. There are ways to open the case, but it is not for the faint of heart.If you are looking for a sturdy laptop, that is thin and realtively light that can do a good job of playing games and has an optical drive all for less that $850. I would highly recommend this one.Just my 2 cents.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
By Felixxxia
I use this Laptop since 3 weeks and its the best laptop/Ultrabook ever.Its for 15" really small and the performance is very good.For me as a student is it the best compromise between high performance(also for gaming), big screen and portability.The battery is with up to 6 hours very good and it brings you through a whole day without energy.
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