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Acer TravelMate Timeline 8371 review

8.0

Editors' Rating

Excellent

Typical price:£ 579

Verdict

The TravelMate 8371 is solidly built, although the degree of flex in the keyboard may annoy some users. If you need an integrated optical drive, look to one of the larger models. Otherwise, enjoy the excellent battery life... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Lightweight yet robust
  • High-quality 13.3in. screen
  • Great battery life
  • Mobile broadband option
  • Competitive price

Cons

  • No integrated optical drive
  • Noticeable flex in the keyboard
  • Lacklustre sound output

Key Specs

Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Core 2 Duo SU9400
Clock speed: 1.4 GHz
RAM installed: 4096 MB
Wireless LAN: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 (802.11a/b/g/Draft-N)
Wireless WAN: optional HSPA (7.2Mbps down, 5.7Mbps up)
Hard drive size: 320 GB
Graphics processor: Intel GMA 4500MHD
Graphics RAM: 1759 MB
Display diagonal size: 13.3 in
Case form factor: clamshell
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.4x22.8x2.53 cm
Weight: 1.65 kg
Operating system: Windows Vista Business

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