Acer Aspire TimelineX AS3830T-6417 13.3-Inch Laptop (Cobalt Blue Aluminum)

I'm in a dilemma of choosing the right laptop........ I shortlisted these two but still can't make up my mind. Acer timeline x has 8-12hours of battery life and intel core i5 while MacBook pro has the same? Help!
Can MacBook run flash?

A: Acer timeline x

Toshiba Satellite P775D-S7144

If you're considering a desktop replacement laptop, there are certain realities that you'll have to accept that someone purchasing, say, an ultrabook, wouldn't consider. Portability probably won't rank too high on your list of priorities, because a large screen with a nice-sized keyboard will typically result in a heavier machine. That said, the 17.3-inch Toshiba Satellite P775D-S7144 ($729.99 list) is a budget desktop replacement that has plenty going for it, offering an array of ports, a spacious hard drive, and a large 1,600 by 900-resolution LED-backlit display. Still, Blu-ray functionality and 1080p HD, as well as better battery performance, would have sealed the deal and nudged the P775D-S7144  from good to great.

Design
The P775D's plastic chassis sports a hint of panache, decked out entirely in "Platinum Fusion X2 Finish," with raised lines spanning the lid and palm rest. Though the "platinum" aesthetic may not be for everyone, the raised lines create a distinctive look while yielding a tactile, comfortable feel for the palm rest. Unfortunately, the plastic can get a bit flimsy, and results in a noticeable amount of flexing of the lid.

Source: PC Magazine

Acer TimelineX: Skinny Sandy Bridge Performance for Under $1000

3-inch display, Nvidia GT 540M graphics and Dolby audio, it's a solid, inch-thick package that only lightens bank accounts by $780. The Acer TimelineX employs a no frills&mdash. 6-inch models that are oddly cheaper ($700 and $600, respectively) and less powerful (in the case of the 15. 3-inch model, do manage to pack a DVD-RW drive in there. 6-inch), but unlike the 13. All three models are......

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