1410 first look

Acer recently launched an updated version of the Acer Aspire 1410. While the first version (which I reviewed last month) featured an Intel Core 2 Solo SU3500 processor, GMA 4500MHD graphics and Windows Vista Home Premium the new model has a dual core Intel Celeron SU2300 processor, GMA 4500MHD graphics, and Windows 7 Home Premium.

The folks at B&H were kind enough to send me a demo unit to test for the next few weeks. You can purchase the Acer Aspire 1410 from B&H for $399.99.

Like its predecessor, this version of the Acer Aspire 1410 has an 11.6 inch, 1366 x 768 pixel display, 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, and a 6 cell, 48WHr, 4400mAh battery. The keyboard stretches virtually from one edge of the computer to the other and the touchpad supports multitouch gestures.

I’ve just starting testing the computer’s performance, but it seems a tiny bit zippier than the Core 2 Solo version, which is impressive for two reasons. First, the single core version is already much snappier than most Intel Atom powered netbooks that are similarly priced and only a little bit smaller. And second, the new model actually costs a little less than the earlier version.

The first thing I wanted to see is how the laptop handles HD Flash video. Netbooked reported it works reasonably well, but my results were a little more mixed.

While Adobe has promised to bring GPU acceleration features to Flash Player 10.1 soon, as far as I can tell Adobe will be supporting NVIDIA, ATI, and other graphics processors but not Intel’s integrated graphics solutions. The Core 2 Solo version of this laptop played 1080p video from the hard drive without any problems, but struggled with HD Flash video. The dual core version appears to work much better with high quality Flash video — but it’s still not quite perfect.

I was able to play an HD video from YouTube in full screen without any hiccups. But standard definition video from Hulu is hit or miss. Some TV shows I looked at played smoothly in full screen, while others were a bit choppy. It wasn’t quite like watching a slideshow, but there was just enough lag when watching the sneak preview of ABC’s V to be annoying. HD video from Hulu was even worse, and did actually look more like a slideshow at some points than a video. It appears that Hulu handles Flash differently than YouTube and some other sites. For one thing, I know that Hulu doesn’t allow you to buffer more than a few minutes worth of a video, which makes it harder for users to download videos from the site.

I’ll be interested in seeing how the computer handles other tasks I can throw at it. But if HD Flash playback is high on your priority list, you might want to consider looking at an NVIDIA ION powered laptop like the HP Mini 311 which will eventually work with Flash Player 10.1, or a machine with a more powerful processor such as the Acer Aspire Timeline 1810T.

You can check out my unboxing video of the new Acer Aspire 1410 after the break.

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11 replies on “Acer Aspire 1410 dual core unboxing and first look – Video”

  1. Hey Brad, I’ve seen yet another revision of the Acer 1410, the AS1410-8373. There is no listing for it (yet) on Acer’s US site. But it is on sale online at Fry’s Electronics (https://www.frys.com/product/6099268) and at J & R Music World, and a couple of other places. It looks like the original config of the 1410 with the Core 2 Solo, 250GB HD, etc, but running Windows 7. Available in blue only, unless there is another model number for this that I haven’t found yet.

    Fry’s is selling it for $419.99 Have you any additional info on this?

    I’ve been reading a lot of user reviews, and some of the newer units with the Celeron’s apparently not only have a smaller HD (160gb vs. 250gb), RAM is now in two 1 gig sticks, and no microphone.

    What’s your opinion about the dual core celeron vs. the Core 2 solo? If I’m reading Intel’s website correct, they seem to give the nod to the Core 2 solo over any celeron.

  2. Hi!

    I would like to buy an Acer 1410 but I came from Hungary so the hungarian keyboard is really important for me -> mostly i’m focusing to these letters: “á” “ó” “ö” “Å‘” “ú” “ü” “ű” “í”
    I would appreciate if somebody who has an 1410 could check me the keyboard.

    Thanks!

  3. Hey congrats….I am really quite impressed that model but I recently came across one of the Acer products, Acer 5738 and really stunned by its specifications and performance. It has impeccable features and the sound quality is amazing. Moreover, it is not such a good idea to go by advertising claims alone and it is also necessary to first check out different manufacturers and sees what’s on offer before making a considered decision. It should give you peace of mind that Acer is a worldwide company and it is known for providing practical and first-rate solutions for the marketplace. I think, where Acer scores over other laptops is more value for money

  4. There is an error in your product description. You incorrectly indicate that the hard disk drive is 250GB. It is in fact, 160GB.

    Also, in response to Psmoove, the 2GB comes as 2x1GB modules.

    1. You’re right. It looks like Acer lowered the hard drive capacity when
      switching processors. The original Core 2 Solo version had a 250GB hard
      drive, but the new model has a 160GB hard drive. I’ll update the
      description.

  5. Oh shit… I just bought another laptop a month ago… Wish I had waited a little… keep posting. Will be visiting back soon.

  6. Could you let us know whether the 2GB memory is a single module or is it 2 x 1GB modules occupying both banks? I sure hope it’s a single module just like the Core Solo version…

    Thank you!

  7. Can you take a picture of the keyboard from further up? I ask because the press shots all have the weird over-sized enter key, whilst your model appears from this angle to have a US-sized enter key.

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