Acer Aspire V5 notebooks get Ivy Bridge treatment, shipping by end of June for $630 and up

While many laptop makers held off on product refreshes - not to mention new notebook lines - till Intel's Ivy Bridge CPUs were ready, Acer went ahead and released its Aspire V5 series back in March. Still, that doesn't mean the company can't squeeze in some new models a few months later, and indeed it just trotted out two Ivy Bridge Aspire V5 notebooks. The 14-inch version measures 0.79 inches thick and weighs 4.6 pounds, while the 15-incher measures 0.83 inches and tips in at five pounds. Both laptops have optical drives and 500GB of storage, and like the V5s announced in March they feature Acer Instant Connect for finding and saving frequently used WiFi networks. Both machines have Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 500GB of storage space. You get your choice of Core i3 or Core i5 processors, with pricing starting at $630. Acer says the notebooks will be available by the end of June.

Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra M5

Acer's Aspire Timeline Ultra M5 laptops are hardly a mystery - they've already been announced for the UK - but until now we haven't had the chance to handle one in person. Luckily for us, then, both the 14- and 15-inch models are on display here at Computex, right alongside the similar M3 Ultrabook we reviewed earlier this year. Like the M3, they pack NVIDIA's Kepler-based GeForce GT640M graphics and can be configured with solid-state drives, but the M5's design is decidedly more polished, with a brushed metal finish, narrower bezels and backlit keyboards. Nonetheless, some things haven't changed: the keyboard layout is the same, as is the 1366 x 768 TN display and thin chassis, which measures around 20mm thick.

Acer Aspire S3 13.3-inch Ultrabook For Just $759.78

Here’s another hot deal from Amazon, they offer you this Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook for just $759.78 (normal price $999.99). This thin and lightweight system packs a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 display, a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-2467M processor, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 1.3MP HD webcam, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, a 3-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS. [Product Page]

Acer Aspire V3-571-H78F 15.6-Inch Notebook

Powered by a 2.10GHz Intel Core i7-3612QM processor, the Aspire V3-571-H78F is the newest member to Acer’s notebook line-up. Specs-wise, the system sports a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, an Intel HM77 Express Chipset, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The Aspire V3-571-H78F will go on sale from April 29th for around 90,000 Yen (about $1,105).

Acer Aspire M3-581T-H54U 15.6-Inch Ultrabook

Acer is preparing to launch their newest ultrabook for the mass market. Known as the Aspire M3-581T-H54U, the system will sport a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, a 1.60GHz Intel Core i5-2467M processor, an Intel HM77 Express chipset, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 256GB SSD, an SD card reader, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 1.3MP webcam, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port and run on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The Aspire M3-581T-H54U will go on sale from April 26th for around 100,000 Yen (about $1,235). [Acer]

Upcoming Acer Ultrabook With 15-inch Display And Fiberglass Chassis

Word has it that Acer will release the 15-inch ultrabook in the near future. This forthcoming ultrabook will feature a fiberglasss chassis, which reduces the final price of ultrabook. What's more, the 15-inch Acer ultrabook will be based on Intel's Ivy Bridge processor. The company will release the 15-inch ultrabook in April or May 2012. We will keep you posted. [Digitimes via PCLaunches]

Acer AO722-KKL43 11.6-Inch Notebook

Acer will release another 11.6-inch notebook in Japan namely the AO722-KKL43. The system will feature an 11.6-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, a 1GHz AMD C-60 processor, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a webcam, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, a 3G WAN module for NTT DoCoMo data network, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS. The AO722-KKL43 will go on sale from February 17th for around 55,000 Yen (about $702). [Acer]

Acer Aspire One D270 Netbook Goes On Sale In Europe

Acer has started selling their newest netbook ‘Aspire One D270′ in Europe via Amazon.de. This mini laptop packs a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600 processor, an Intel GMA 3600 graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a 5-in-1 card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Linux OS. The Aspire One D270 sells for 259 Euro (about $344). [Product Page]

Acer Aspire A0722 Netbook

AT&T has started selling the Acer Aspire A0722 11.6-inch netbook. The A0722 supports AT&T's HSPA+ network that provides up to 4x faster data transmission. This netbook also provides a trio of USB ports, a VGA out connector, an Ethernet Jack, a 3.5mm audio jack and an HDMI-out port. The Acer Aspire A0722 draws its power from a 6-cell battery. AT&T sells the Acer Aspire A0722 for $449.99 without contract. [Press Release]

Acer announces ‘world's thinnest' 13.3-inch Aspire S5 Ultrabook at CES 2012

Not surprisingly, Acer's jumping on the quickly-expanding Ultrabook bandwagon here at CES 2012, with the Aspire S5 being the first out of the chute. It's a 13.3-incher that'll check it at under three pounds, offering up Instant On functionality, a magnesium-aluminum alloy cover in Onyx Black. Adorned with a delicately curved chassis in Onyx Black, the Aspire S5′s cover rim wraps around the system body like a protective shell. A magnesium-aluminum alloy cover and palm rest provide a slimmer and sturdier form, while the metallic brushed detail presents subtle elegance. The clean and ultra-fluid contours seen from all angles make the S5 a vision of beauty. The Aspire S5 is also Acer's first Ultrabook to feature the new MagicFlip I/O port panel concealed just below the hinge. This design feature enhances the overall slenderness and streamlined form of the S5. When needed, a press of the MagicFlip key opens the panel to reveal a selection of I/O ports: HDMI, USB 3.0 and 10Gbps Thunderbolt. Yes, Thunderbolt port is present here. We're told that it'll start shipping in Q2 of this year, but other details remain under wraps.

Acer Aspire S5 13.3-inch World's Thinnest Ultrabook

Here comes the world's thinnest ultrabook from Acer, the S5. Measuring only 15mm thick and weighing less than 1.35kg, this ultraportable system packs a 13.3-inch LCD display, a solid state drive, a chiclet keyboard, Dolby Home Theater audio technology, a USB 3.0 port, an HDMI port and a Thunderbolt (20Gbps) port. The Aspire S5 is expected to go on sale in Q2 2012 for unannounced price yet. [LaptopSpec]

Acer Aspire AS1830 11.6-Inch Notebook For Just $429.99

Amazon offers you this Acer Aspire AS1830 11.6-Inch Notebook for just $429.99 (normal price $589). So here are the specs: an 11.6-inch TFT display, a 1.2GHz Intel Core i3-330UM processor, an Intel GMA HD graphics card, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, an HD webcam, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Home Premium OS. [Product Page]

Acer 15-inch Ultrabook

According to Digitimes, Acer will launch a 15-inch ultrabook in the near future. The new Acer ultrabook is priced at $699 each. If this rumor turns out to be true, it means that the company will introduce a 15-inch ultrabook at CES 2012. Stay tuned for more updates. [Digitimes]

Acer Aspire One Happy 2 Price Cut

Dick Smith has started selling the Acer Aspire One Happy 2 for only $297. The netbook features a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570 processor with an Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3150, a 1GB of RAM, a 250GB of HDD and a 10.1-inch (1,024×600) LCD display. Powered by the Microsoft Windows 7 Starter OS, this budget-friendly netbook also provides the Acer CrystalEye webcam, a multi-card reader, Wi-Fi, an integrated Bluetooth and a 6-cell battery. [Product Page]

Buy.com Offers Acer Aspire One AO522-BZ623 10.1-Inch Netbook (Refurb) For Just $199.99

Buy.com is offering you the Acer Aspire One AO522-BZ623 10.1-inch netbook (Refurb) for just $199.99 shipped. This mini laptop comes with a 10.1-inch 1280 x 720 LCD display, a 1.0GHz AMD C-50 dual-core processor, an ATI radeon HD 6250 graphics card, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a webcam, a 5-in-1 card reader, WiFi, an HDMI port, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Starter 32-bit OS. Interested? [Product Page]

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook hits the US and Canada this week, rings in at $899

And the Ultrabooks have arrived! We just got word that the Acer Aspire S3 will go on sale in the US and Canada this week for $899 - making it the first pinch-thin, MacBook Air competitor to hit the market, landing ahead of competing models from Toshiba, Lenovo and ASUS. To recap, this 2.98-pound aluminum beaut has a 13.3-inch (1366 x 768) panel, is rated for six hours (or 50 standby days!) of battery life and promises to wake from sleep in a mere two seconds. For the money, you'll get an ultra low voltage Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM and 20GB of solid-state storage combined with a 320GB HDD. No word yet on how many additional configs will be available, though Acer did confirm that this $899 version will be followed by models with Core i3 and i7 processors and beefier storage capacity. Intrigued? Have a gander at our hands-on preview if you missed it the first time around, and find some fancy press shots below.

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook, the MacBook Air rival has landed, costing $899

And the Ultrabooks have arrived! We just got word that the Acer Aspire S3 landed on our shores and are already available in stores, and they're also available in the US and Canada this week for $899 — making it the first pinch-thin, MacBook Air competitor to hit the market, landing ahead of competing models from Toshiba, Lenovo and ASUS. Retail stores in Malaysia are also stocking them, and are available at an RRP of RM 2,599.

To recap, this 2.98-pound aluminum beaut has a 13.3-inch (1366 x 768) panel, is rated for six hours (or 50 standby days!) of battery life and promises to wake from sleep in a mere two seconds. For the money, you'll get an ultra-low voltage Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM and 20GB of solid-state storage combined with a 320GB HDD. No word yet on how many additional configs will be available, though Acer did confirm that this $899 version will be followed by models with Core i3 and i7 processors and beefier storage capacity.

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B&H Offers Acer Aspire One AOD257-1671 10.1-Inch Netbook For Just $237.95

B&H online store is offering you this Acer Aspire One AOD257-1671 10.1-inch netbook for just $237.95. This mini laptop is packed with a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N570 processor, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 1GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a card reader, WiFi, a 3-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Starter 32-bit OS. Grab yours now! [Product Page]

Acer Aspire S3 Now Available For Pre-order On Amazon For $899.99

Amazon has started taking pre-orders for the Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook. Priced at only $899.99, the Acer Aspire S3 features a 13.3-inch display, an Intel Core i5-2467M processor, a 4GB of RAM, an Intel Integrated HD graphics, a 20GB SSD to store the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium OS, and a 320GB 5400RPM hard disk drive to store user's files. Its 3-cell Lithium polymer battery offers up to 8-hour of operation time. Amazon will launch the Acer Aspire S3 on October 16th, 2011. [Amazon]

Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook To Hit Italy On October 20th

Acer is planning on launching their first ultrabook ‘Aspire S3′ in Italy starting on October 20th. This ultra-thin and lightweight notebook will have a retail price of 799 Euro / about $1,066 (including VAT). Specs-wise, the Aspire S3 will feature a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-2467M processor, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a multi-format card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, an HDMI port, a 3-cell battery and run on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. [Notebook Italia]