Reviews of the Acer TravelMate 8200
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CNET Review
The Good: Screaming multimedia performance; slick design; cutting-edge components; ample connectors; integrated DV camera.
The Bad: Lacks multimedia controls.
The Bottom Line: From a performance perspective, the fast Acer TravelMate 8200 does Intel's new Core Duo processor proud--but its battery life didn't see much of a boost.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 70/100. Comparing these reviews to 104185 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 83/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
pcworld.ca
Review Summary: This 15.4-inch laptop turned in solid WorldBench 5 performance, but its battery life was so-so.
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No Rating
digital-daily.com
Review Summary: Tests of a rather unusual model based on Intel Core Duo, integrated ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 512 MB RAM, and a couple of other ergonomic solutions.
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laptoplogic.com
Review Summary: We thought the previous generation TravelMate 8100 series was an overall solid machine, making it even more surprising that the 8204 has improved on the TravelMate lineup so much. The TravelMate 8204 comes equipped with a myriad of functions that are pack
Manufacturer: Acer
Part number: LX.TAX06.034
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers, Bluetooth antenna
- Embedded Security SmartCard reader
- Width 14.3 in
- Depth 10.7 in
- Height 1.5 in
- Weight 6.6 lbs
- Localization English / Canada, United States
- Notebook type Mid-size laptops (6-7.5 lbs.)
- Screen type Wide-screen
- Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Bluetooth
Processor
- Processor Intel Core Duo T2500 / 2 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Processor features Power-optimized processor system bus, Enhanced SpeedStep technology, Execute Disable Bit capability
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945PM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 2 GB / 2 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- Memory specification compliance PC2-4200
- RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
- Storage controller type Serial ATA
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - Plug-in module
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 4x (CD) / 4x (DVD?RW) / 2x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Storage (2nd)
- 2nd optical storage type None
Card Reader
- Card reader type 5 in 1 card reader
- Supported flash memory cards MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Pro, Memory Stick, SD Memory Card, XD-Picture Card
Display
- Display Type 15.4 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 PCI Express
- Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 256 MB
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards DirectSound, Sound Blaster Pro
- Audio Input Microphone
Notebook Camera
- Camera Type Integrated
- Notebook Camera / Sensor Resolution 1.3 Megapixel
- Image Sensor Type CMOS
- Notebook Camera / Camera Features 225 degree rotation
Input Device(s)
- Input device type Keyboard, 4-way scroll button, Touchpad
Telecom
- Modem Fax / modem
- Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
- Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92
- Modem features Wake on Ring
Networking
- Networking Network adapter
- Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
- Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
- Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
- Remote management protocol DMI 2.0
- Networking features Acer SignalUp
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth 2.0, IEEE 802.11g
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays Front accessible
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick, 1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card, 1 ( 1 ) x XD-Picture Card, 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/34 - 34mm, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital - 29 pin combined DVI, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Docking / port replicator, 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Bluetooth VoIP phone
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Wake on LAN, System password, Administrator password, Disk Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP)
- Compliant Standards ACPI 2.0
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 9-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 3.5 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
- OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
- Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GridVista, Norton AntiVirus (Trial), Acer eManager, CyberLink PowerDVD (OEM), NTI CD-Maker (OEM), PlatinumSecret
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Traveler warranty - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics'
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (June 2008) 4.3
- Greenpeace 'Guide to Greener Electronics' manufacturer rating (Mar 2008) 5.7
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