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Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra hands-on

Terrence O'Brien

Ultrabooks aren't necessarily just for those that want tiny ultraportables -- Acer also thinks the mainstream consumer is going to be keen on the extended battery life and slimmer profile afforded by Intel's latest mobile platform. The Aspire Timeline Ultra series is an extension of the beloved Timeline... line, in the 14- and 15-inch sizes that attract the vast majority of buyers. We went hands-on with the two larger ultrabook models which you can check out in the galleries below.

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Gallery: Acer Aspire Timeline Ultra (15-inch version)

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