evogadget.com Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:35
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As always, wars between gadgets start to get waged very early on. Almost as soon as something new gets to be released. In this review we'll talk about one of these attackers: Acer's Aspire S3-951. This laptop is like a MacBook Air equivalent for all those...
The people behind famous Acer have produced an ultrabook that is capable of fighting with the lightest and thinnest models and win. But the CPU is not an advantage, the battery kind of sucks and other performance issues stop this laptop from reaching top...
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The Aspire S3-951-6432 Ultrabook is the supermodel in Acers lineup: thin, attractive and well connected. It offers a good selection of features for the $1100 price, with a speedy i7 processor and a capacious 240GB SSD drive. Sections The Aspire S3-951-6...
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Product round-up It took a little while for the production lines to get going, but the first few months of 2012 have seen super-slim Ultrabooks completely outnumbering every other type of desktop or laptop PC coming our way. Intel’s tight definition o...
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The buzz word for 2012 and coffee table addition for those with a little extra cash, is the Intel Ultrabook. The MacBook Air inspired machines are coming thick and heavy and we've already seen a number of these small, fast laptops, with their backpack...
Price, Attractive Chassis, Intel i5 Processor, Fast StartUp...
Plastic Inside of Chassis, Not Full Solid State Drive, Battery Life, Reflective Display...
The Acer Aspire S3 is an attractive machine at first appearances and more attractive when you see the price tag. It however, doesn't have the features that compete with the best of the Ultrabook and lacks a little. However, it offers i5, ultraportable po...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:40
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The Acer Aspire S3 is a cheap ultrabook that can be found online for anything from £600 to £800 depending on spec. It comes in an Intel Core i5 and Intel Core i7 version with a 500GB HHD or 240GB SSD and a 13.3-inch screen. The goodThe build is great...
The build is great, and the Asus Aspire S3 is a nice looking laptop, if not spectacular. It’s surprisingly solid despite its thin build. Asus has managed To cram a lot into the Asus S3, and for a budget price (compared to other ultrabooks).The Intel Core i5 processor, combined with 4GB of memory ensures that performance is at least relatively nippy. You should be able to do most things with the A...
Unfortunately battery life isn’t so hot. The Asus S3 will last you around 5 hours before you’ll need to think about charging it again. When its competitors are boasting more than seven, and tablets such as the new iPad are boasting of 10 hours, five hours just won’t cut it. It’s a real let down. And while the connectivity options are appreciated, their placement, at the back makes using them awkw...
The Asus S3 feels like a middle of the road laptop. It does everything you need it to do without ever excelling itself. A short battery life is the real kicker, but that’s the price you pay for an ultrabook that costs a lot less than many of its compet...
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We first clapped eyes on Acer's Aspire S3 back at the IFA 2011 trade show in Berlin. Given we'd already seen much of the competition, and been suitably impressed, Acer's Ultrabook didn't quite have the wow factor to match. Until, that is, Acer mentioned t...
Despite being one of the cheapest Ultrabooks on the market, Acer's Aspire S3 is a solid, unshowy performer with serious low-budget appeal...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:43
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Ultrabooks, Intel's name for thin and light laptops, tend to be sleek and eye-catching. While the Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook is certainly very slender, its dull grey appearance is far less attractive in the flesh than it is in photos, although some may p...
Fast performance; large SSD; reasonably long battery life...
No USB3 ports; poor keyboard...
The Aspire S3 looks like good value on paper, but it's actually not much better than other thin and light laptops...
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resellernews.co.nz Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:43
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Acer’s Aspire S3 is the first ‘Ultrabook’ released in the New Zealand and Australian markets.Ultrabooks—ultra-thin and light laptops intended to offer long battery life without compromising on performance—have been referred to as 2012’s ‘big thing’ in...
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One of the first Ultrabooks to be announced last year, the Acer Aspire S3 aims to bring simplicity, speed, and solid state storage for a little over fifteen hundred. Does it succeed, or is it a little too simple for its own needs? Designed to be thin...
Keyboard is very comfy to type on; Clean and simple look;...
SD card slot is only half-height and leaves cards sticking out; No backlit keys; No USB 3.0; No Kensington lock; Screen shakes. a lot;...
While there’s a lot to like about Acer’s debut Ultrabook, it’s not all perfect. Most of the issues we’ve highlighted are easily ignored, and at $1599, it’s $200 less than the Apple equivalent. Windows users after a good deal will probably be pleased w...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:43
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Acer is aiming to grab a piece of the ultrabook market by undercutting the competition with its Aspire S3 range. The Aspire S3 series has much in common with other ultrabooks on the market in terms of size, weight and performance. However, there are so...
High-end performance, great keyboard, competitive price point...
No removable battery, limited connectivity...
A good effort from Acer, which offers the performance of a high-end ultrabook at a competitive price. The Aspire S3 also has a great keyboard...
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Acer’s Aspire S3 is the first ‘Ultrabook’ released in the New Zealand and Australian markets. Ultrabooks – ultra-thin and light laptops intended to offer long battery life without compromising on performance – are set to be 2012’s ‘big thing’ in PC for...
performance is commensurate with the ultra-portable laptops in our recent roundup, while the S3 is decidedly thinner and lighter than the average set by that class. Acer and Intel have effectively shrunk the smallest class of laptop, without compromising...
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The portable computer family continues to expand. First we has laptops/notebooks, then came netbooks closely followed by tablets. Now Ultrabooks join the party...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:47
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Review date: 03 February, 2012. Review by: Martyn Clayden First, there was the notebook, then the netbook and now, the ultrabook. Acer's Aspire S series is their first attempt to enter the genre that's big on fast performance, in a slim and stylish pa...
The Instant On power saving feature...
Keyboard overcrowding leading to increased errors.
The Acer Aspire S3 is stylish, light and impressively thin with good visuals. There is more than enough power for daily multitasking, with an attractive power saving ‘Instant On’ feature. Although it has significant peripheral omissions, along with som...
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Acer’s ultrabook doesn’t look massively different to that from any other manufacturer, but there's one crucial specification difference: instead of a big SSD, Acer has kept costs down with a combination of flash storage and a conventional hard disk. Th...
The Aspire S3's chassis has shortcomings, but reasonable battery life and performance makes this a great value ultrabook...
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techradar.com Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:56
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The first-generation ultrabook war is getting bloody, with the Toshiba Satellite Z830 and Lenovo Ideapad U300S emerging from the pits to take on the Asus Zenbook and this machine, the Acer Aspire S Series. This four-way battle royale should be a fierce co...
Excellent Core i7 performance, Decent keyboard, Graphically capable, Solid, yet, slender build, Typically light...
Short battery life, Minimal storage space, Frustrating touchpad...
While the Acer Aspire S3-951 is a well-built and powerful ultrabook, which offers good value for money, we were more drawn to the Toshiba Satellite Z830 and the Asus Zenbook . However, a cut-price Core i5 version of the Acer Aspire S3-951 can be had if y...
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If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then the Acer S3 Ultrabook must have a high regard for the Apple MacBook Air. As with many ultra thin and light ultrabooks coming to the market, the Acer S3 borrows a lot of design elements from the 13-inc...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2013-10-20 12:53:59
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We have heard a massive amount of hype about Ultrabooks, ever since we attended ASUS’ launch at Computex this year. But Acer has the distinction of being the first company to actually put a production model of its S3 Ultrabook in our hands, and what a...
The Ultrabook has landed and it delivers on the promise of ultra-thin and light computing for a reasonable price...
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channelnews.com.au Updated:
2013-10-20 12:54:09
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Acer are the first to spit out a coveted Ultrabook and are also leading on price. But does their rapid efforts culminate in a rushed product or are they just ahead of the game?Click to enlargeDesignWhen the Aspire S3's lid is closed and it lies on the...
Intro model is well priced; Good battery life; Ultrabook size and instant start;...
Tacky interior; ordinary screen; flat audio;...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2013-10-20 12:54:09
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DesignWhen the Aspire S3's lid is closed and it lies on the desk inanimate, it is a beautiful machine. Its bespoke brushed aluminium finish seduces users, with it harbouring the kind of appeal that makes you want to use it: even if it is to do work. It...
Intro model is well priced; Good battery life; Ultrabook size and instant start;...
Tacky interior; ordinary screen; flat audio;...
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Starting price: £679.99 Since its inception, Apple's MacBook Air has become the benchmark by which all other ultraportable laptops are measured. We've seen a few cracking shots at the throne from the likes of the Samsung Series 9 900X3A , but overall ther...
Attractive and affordable, Slim and sleek, Solid, all-metal chassis, Up to 240GB SSD...
Awkward connectivity, No USB 3.0, Average battery life, No keyboard backlighting...
As the first Ultrabook we've reviewed, Acer's 13.3in Aspire S3 has a lot to live up to, and on quite a few points it manages it. We're impressed with its performance, build quality and screen, while it also scores points in the looks and usability categor...
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The Acer Aspire S3 is a major new entrant to the emerging market for ‘ultraportables’ – ultra-thin but powerful notebook PCs with reduced components to keep the space and weight to a minimum. It won’t suit everyone, but if you like the idea of a portab...
The best summary I can think of for the Acer Aspire S3 Ultrabook is that it’s a splendid product with some annoying details. On one hand, it’s a good all-rounder in an amazingly slim, lightweight package. On the other hand, the keyboard will take some...
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The Ultrabook, the MacBook Air equivalent for Windows users, has arrived. Acer's 13in Aspire S3 is the first of these new laptops to hit the market. Upon seeing it, its smooth styling and thin design is likely to activate that particular zone in your b...
While Acer is the first vendor to get its Ultrabook 'out there', the Aspire S3 unfortunately suffers from a lack of features and just feels a little underdone overall. It could use a backlit keyboard, some more connectivity (such as USB 3.0 and Gigabit...
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The Ultrabook, the MacBook Air equivalent for Windows users, has arrived. Acer's 13in Aspire S3 is the first of these new laptops to hit the Australian market. Upon seeing it, its smooth styling and thin design is likely to activate that particular zo...
Very quick resume time, Thin and strong design...
Keyboard not backlit, Too few connectivity features, Screen could be better...
While Acer is the first vendor to get its Ultrabook 'out there', the Aspire S3 unfortunately suffers from a lack of features and just feels a little underdone overall. It could use a backlit keyboard, some more connectivity (such as USB 3.0 and Gigabit Et...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-10-20 12:54:26
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The glossy S3 screen will present legibility problems outside. Its maximum brightness of 220 cd/m² is too weak for it to counter reflectivity from the sun and if you want to use it outdoors you'll have to find a shady corner and avoid direct light. The...
Very slim and light, Good general performance: CPU, RAM and SSD, 5h battery life, Quality audio in/out, Moderate temperatures...
TN panel with very low contrast and inaccurate colours, Reduced connectivity, Speakers lack power, Low gaming capacity, No USB 3.0...
Although imperfect (glossy mediocre quality screen, poor connectivity), the Acer Aspire S3 does deliver in terms of battery life, processing power and thickness (under 2 cm). Although the MacBook Airs still have certain advantages over this model, nota...
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The model we’ve looked at, the S3-951-2464G24iss, includes a 240GB SSD drive, which is very nice given its $1699 price. You can also purchase a cheaper model with a regular 320GB hard drive, which shaves $300 off the price tag. A Core i5 processor d...
Very generous solid-state drive;...
It's essentially a clone of the MacBook Air for Windows users;...
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T3.com
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2013-10-20 12:55:23
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Acer has announced their slim, light and powerful Acer Aspire S3 laptop, which kick starts a slew of Ultrabooks which are about to take the market by storm. We got our hands on an early pre-production model to find out how this early flagship portable...
Fast booting, Slim and light design, Great processor power...
RSI inducing keyboard, Slightly underwhelming battery, Some pre-production issues...
The Acer Aspire S3 is an impressive portable, which offers superb power in an incredibly lightweight design.We’re really happy that this marriage of proper computing power, and great design finally has a home in the PC market.We hope that the small pr...
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What first strikes me about the Acer Aspire S3 is that it is a very thin and light laptop. I've not compared it measure for measure with a Apple MacBook Air but I'd guess it's very close to it. Turn the S3 over and it looks a bit too much like the firs...
I am impressed with the Acer Aspire S3 and I look forward to trying a shipping model. If my first taste of Ultrabooks is any indication of what's coming, I think PC users are in for a treat, delivered by Acer as well as other brands...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2013-12-30 01:16:40
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Acer What is it? An Ultrabook with a non-ultra price. What's great? It's very slim and light, with good battery life, yet comes in at less than £700. What's not? The casing's a little plasticky, and the keyboard's cramped. Bottom line It can't match the...
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There is one type of device we fully expect to be writing about very often during the course of this year, and that is the fledgling category of computers called ultrabooks. Once a source of some confusion as to what set it apart from notebooks, ultrab...
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Stuff magazine Wed, Sep 14 2011, 9:59AM Lightweight, powerful and blisteringly fast£250 cheaper than the equivalent MacBook AirUp and running in under six seconds from Deep Sleep The MacBook Air may be the reigning champ in the razor-thin laptop...
The Aspire S3 sets the bar high. With a better screen, more storage and USB 3.0, Acer’s Ultrabook would be perfect...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2014-03-20 01:10:35
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Acer has taken a slightly different approach to Ultrabooks, coming up with two distinct lines of its S3 series. In appearance they all look the same -- with a clean, stylish uni-body design that makes them look like MacBook Air clones -- but they split...
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Intel has a pretty aggressive forecast for ultrabooks. By the end of next year, the world's largest semiconductor chip maker predicts they'll make up no less than 40% of the consumer laptop market – a big claim, given the first model only just star...
Is this a MacBook Air ‘for the rest of us'? Not really. The Aspire S3 isn't bad for a Windows thin-and-light, and its fast performance and response times in particular leave us eager to see what the other ultrabook vendors come up with. But the S3 falls...
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Weighing only 1.37kg and measuring a mere 17mm at its thickest point, Acer has chosen to go with a magnesium alloy-based chassis. It isn't a unibody design, but that doesn't detract from the slightly curved lines of the underside of the chassis.In order t...
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Slim, light, good-looking laptops are great. If you spend half your life rushing between places with more work to do than is strictly healthy then a decent one is exactly what you'll need. But to fit the MacBook Air-style blueprint in a Windows 8.1 form i...
Decent screen, dedicated graphics means better gaming than some competitors, versatile...
Screen reflections, battery life just ok, keyboard keys a bit shallow, not the most thin/light...
The Acer Aspire S3 is an Ultrabook that doesn't aim for superlative performance in any area, but instead balances the price-to-power ratio better than many competitors out there. It gives a decent performance, there's a good screen (despite reflect...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-24 01:19:08
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The Ultrabook is the latest initiative from Intel and power players in the PC industry to bring a MacBook Air like of machine to the PC World- something that is extremely thin and light, yet quick enough to be used as a daily machine. One of the launch...
Sleek design, good performance & battery life...
Keyboard and Screen could be better.
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The first Ultrabook in the market and it's from Acer. I'm sure many of you have read the launch a few weeks backLast I checked, Acer's sites are hopeless when it comes to providing complete details on the specs, fortunately the Press Release provided duri...
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Anorexia is generally frowned upon, though in this case, you really have to make an exception because we really like our notebooks to be as skinny as possible. Adhering to Intel's recommended specs for Ultrabooks, is the 13.3-inch Acer Aspire S3, which is...
Super thin at 13mm, Good looking with solid built quality, Decent battery life...
No SSD (review unit)...
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The S3 might not have the the Apple's aluminium unibody, but the metal lid is classy and the plastic body doesn't feel at all cheap. However, the screen hinge could be sturdier – the downside of Acer's S3 being so damned light is that the lid is the heavi...
Should you buy an S3 Ultrabook? Well, yes. Unless you don't. The MacBook Air remains the better built machine, has the sharper screen and has high-speed Thunderbolt for express file transfer. Spec it up to the Acer's numbers, though, and it also costs RM1...
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