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NOTEBOOK REVIEW
Processor
Intel
Pentium M
1.6 GHz
Motherboard
Intel 855PM
400 MHz
Memory
256 MB
2
2 GB
DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
1
S-Video
1
yes
1
4
yes
1
Intel PRO Wireless 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (802.11b)
Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Agere Systems AC97 Modem
Expansion slots
1 x Type II
yes
Hard drive storage
Ultra ATA/100
40 GB
4200 rpm
Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
24x CD / 8x DVD
24x CD
10x CD
Video
ATI Mobility Radeon 9000
64 MB
Display
colour TFT
15 in
1400x1050 pixels
Input
two-button touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll key
84 keys; Acer FineTouch keyboard with 5-degree curve
Cabinet (chassis)
33x2.79x27.2 cm
2.76 kg
OS & software
Windows XP Professional
Acer Launch Manager; Acer Notebook Manager; Acrobat Reader; CyberLink PowerDVD; FileCD; NTI CD-Maker 2000Plus; RealTek Sound Manager; PlatinumSecret suite for SmartCard; Acrobat Reader; Norton AntiVirus
Audio
RealTek AC97 Audio
yes
stereo
line-in, microphone, headphone
Service & support
2 years
1 year International Travellers
Miscellaneous
EasyPort docking station £15
Overview
Acer TravelMate 800
Editors rating
8.2
Verdict
Acer has delivered an excellent combination of design, features, all-round performance and battery life in the TravelMate 800, which sets an early benchmark for Pentium-M/Centrino notebooks.
Typical price
£ 1199