I haven't seen many serious discounts on the new Acer Timeline series. This one from Staples is $150 off of the Acer AS4810-8480 upgraded configuration making it $550. It has the faster SU3500 cpu, 4G of ram, 320G HD. At 4.2 lbs, it's very light for a 14" with DVD. They claim 8 hours of battery life, but none of the reviews substantiate this.

It should qualify for the Windows 7 upgrade. Staples also has a printer discount when purchased with a PC or laptop.

  • Intel® Centrino® Mobile Processor Technology
  • Intel® Core™2 Solo Processor SU3500
  • (1.4GHz, 3MB L2 cache, 800MHz FSB) Packaging and Documentation
  • Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit with Service Pack 1
  • 14" HD Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit Display Hardware Items
  • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh)
  • 4096MB Dual-Channel DDR3 1066MHz Memory AC Power Adapter
  • Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD AC Power Cord
  • 320GB SATA Hard Drive Documentation
  • 8X DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive Setup Poster
  • Acer Crystal Eye Webcam Wireless Setup Card
  • 5-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader Registration/ Limited Warranty Card
  • Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement COA Label for Microsoft® Installed software
  • Intel® WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® McAfee® Internet Security Suite (60-day insert)
  • 3 - USB 2.0 Ports Online Documentation
  • 1 - HDMI™ Port 3 Everything you Need, and Don't Need User's Guide
  • Convenience Buttons
  • Multi-gesture Touchpad
  • Acer PowerSmart Technology
  • Acer Back-up
  • Touchpad-lock
  • 6-cell Li-ion Battery (5600 mAh)
  • 4.2 lbs. | 1.9 kg (system unit only)