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Acer TravelMate 291LCi review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M
Clock speed: 1.4 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855GM
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video
Infrared: 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 3
FireWire (IEEE 1394): 1
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2100 3B Mini-PCI Adapter
Ethernet: RealTek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Modem: Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 40 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA 100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button touchpad
Keyboard: 86 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 33.4x3.2x27.7 cm
Weight: 2.84 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Norton AntiVirus, Acrobat Reader, Cyberlink Power DVD, NTI CD Maker
Audio
Audio processor: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Microphone: yes
Speakers: stereo
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: collect and return; 1 year International Travellers
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Battery capacity: 4600 mAh
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Overview

Acer TravelMate 291LCi

Editors rating
Rating: 7.8
Verdict

Acer's TravelMate 291LCi delivers good performance and excellent battery life, and will appeal to anyone on a tight budget.

Typical price

£ 765

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