Reviews of the Acer TravelMate 6291
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CNET Review
The Good: Inexpensive Core 2 Duo ultraportable; handy custom widgets for controlling system functions.
The Bad: Last-generation CPU and chipset; no 802.11n Wi-Fi; not configurable.
The Bottom Line: The ultraportable Acer TravelMate 6291 is a solid performer for the price, but it would have been a lot more attractive a few months ago, before Intel revamped its Centrino Duo platform.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 71/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 89901 other Laptop Computers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
itreviews.co.uk
Review Summary: Acer's Travelmate 6292-301G16MN is a no-nonsense, highly portable, corporate notebook. It doesn't really stand out in any department but it goes about its business without any fuss or bother. Sometimes that's all you need.
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: The chassis of the TM6292 is a combination of strong, speckled carbon fibre and plastic. This makes it somewhat heavier than most and it pushed our scales beyond 2kg, making it the heaviest on test if you count the power adapter too.
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techradar.com
Review Summary: Although the TravelMate's size and strength allow you to take it everywhere you go without fear of it getting damaged, it's a shame the small controls make it tricky to use comfortably
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whatlaptop.co.uk
Review Summary: A feature-packed and robust ultraportable, let down by fiddly controls
Manufacturer: Acer
Part number: LX.TLG06.013
General
- Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo
- Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
- Width 12 in
- Depth 8.9 in
- Height 1.4 in
- Weight 4.4 lbs
- Localization United States
- Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.)
- Screen type High-gloss/Anti-glare screen, Wide-screen
Processor
- Processor Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 / 1.66 GHz
- Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core
- 64-bit processor Yes
- Data bus speed 667 MHz
- Chipset type Mobile Intel 945GM Express
Cache Memory
- Type L2 cache
- Cache size 2 MB
RAM
- Installed Size 1 GB / 4 GB (max)
- Technology DDR2 SDRAM - 533 MHz
- RAM configuration features 2 x 512 MB
Storage
- Floppy Drive None
- Hard Drive 120 GB - 5400 rpm
- Storage Removable None
- Hard drive type Portable
Optical Storage
- Type DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated
- CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
- CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL)
- CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (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 12.1 in TFT active matrix
- Max Resolution 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )
- Widescreen Display Yes
- Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features CrystalBrite
Video
- Graphics Processor / Vendor Intel GMA 950
- Video Memory Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0
Audio
- Audio output type Sound card
- Audio output compliant standards DirectSound
- Audio Input Stereo microphone
Multimedia Functionality
- TV Tuner Type None
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 Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
- Data link protocol IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
- Remote management protocol DMI 2.0
- Networking features Acer SignalUp
- Networking standards IEEE 802.11a, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Bays None
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 0 ) x Memory, 1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - Type II
- Interfaces 1 x Audio - Line-in/microphone - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Display / video - S-video output, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - 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
- Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Wake on LAN, System password, Administrator password, Disk Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP)
- Compliant Standards ACPI 3.0
Power
- Power device form factor External
- Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
Battery
- Technology 6-cell Lithium ion
- Installed Qty 1
- Mfr estimated battery life 4.5 hour(s)
- CNET Labs Battery Drain Test: DVD Playback (min) 130
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 Acer PureZone, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Acer Empowering Technology, Acer Launch Manager, Norton Internet Security (OEM), Acer GridVista, CyberLink PowerDVD (OEM), NTI CD-Maker (OEM)
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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