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Still, with the exception of that impressive battery life, the AS5830 is a forgettable machine, with both its performance and design skewing middle-of-the-road...Put differently, you can't go wrong with it; we just suspect you can do better.

Bottom Line Acer's midpriced Aspire TimelineX 5830TG-6614 laptop packs enough power to play midlevel games.

From its strong performance to its robust audio, the Acer Aspire TimelineX 5830TG is a great multimedia laptop that won't break the bank...if you're looking for speed and powerful audio in a stylish package, the 5830T is well worth the money.

Although the first boot experience is a software melee, the Acer TimelineX 5830TG-6402 is a looker that will cover just about anyone's performance needs. The overall result is top-notch, for less than top dollar.

The TimelineX AS5830TG-640 may not be the fastest desktop replacement around, but as a combination of usable size – both of the decent display and well-proportioned keyboard – and portability it’s keenly priced.

The latest model of Acer's small business laptop is a good looking machine, with much of the power you need - and at a very reasonable price for its specification. We liked its looks, and were surprised to find just how light it was.

A mostly solid-feeling body and great battery life make this 15.6in laptop a good choice if you're going to spend a lot of time working with it both at the desk and out and about.

While the Aspire 5830T offers nothing remarkable compared to other mid-price professional laptops, it also has very few flaws to speak of. If you need a machine to keep you productive and entertained on the go, there are much worse options.