Thursday, February 18, 2010

Acer TravelMate 4062 Review






The Acer TravelMate 4060 utilises second-generation Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology platform to provide a practical mobile solution for cost-conscious SoHo and small and medium-sized businesses looking for comprehensive connectivity options, powerful processors and advanced productivity features in a stylishly effective and practical design.


Specifications

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home

Processor & Chipset
Mobile Intel® Centrino™ technology featuring:
Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.73GHz. Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
Intel® 915GM Express chipset
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

Memory
Memory Upgraded To 512MB Fitted FREE By Our Qualified Engineers
Using Only Quality Kingston RAM Modules To Total 512MB Using Both Sockets
Will Require The Box To Be Opened
256MB+256MB=512MB DDRII memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules

HDD
40 GB ATA/100 hard disc drive

Storage
DVD±RW (+R double layer) – integrated

Display
15" TFT active matrix XGA (1024 x 768) – 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
16.7 million colours
Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

Graphics
Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128 MB of shared memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0
DualView support
Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz
MPEG-2/DVD hardware assisted capability

Multimedia
Audio system with two built-in speakers
MS-Sound and Sound Blaster Pro compatible
Built-in microphone

Communication
10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution
Acer SignalUp wireless technology support

I/O Interfaces
3x USB 2.0 ports
1x external display (VGA) port
1x PC Card slot (Type II)
1x Modem (RJ-11) port
1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack
1x microphone/ line-in jack
1x DC-in jack for AC adapter

Security
Slot for Kensington lock
BIOS user and supervisor passwords

Power supply and battery
ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
29.6W or 65W Li-ion battery pack
1.5-hour rapid charge, 3.5-hour charge-in-use
65 W AC Adapter

Keyboard & Special Controls
88-/89-key Acer FineTouch keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel, international language support
Touchpad with 4-way scroll button
12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad
Four easy-launch buttons: Internet, email, Empowering Key, user-programmable button
Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN, Bluetooth® (for models with bluetooth/WLAN only)

Weight and dimensions
364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9/38.9 (H) mm
(14.3 x 11.0 x 1.3/1.5 inches)
2.95 kg

Quality & Reliability Tests
Temperature & humidity test
Free drop test
Acoustics test
Weight and pressure test
Shock and vibration test
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
Hinge life test
Keyboard-switch life test
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
Spillage test

Software
Acer eManager featuring:
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eSettings Management
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer GridVista (Widescreen models only)
Acer Launch Manager
Adobe Reader
NTI® CD Maker
Norton AntiVirus™
Cyberlink PowerDVD®

Certifications
DMI 2.0
ACPI 2.0
Mobile PC 2002
Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)
Wi-Fi®
Energy Star
Microsoft MDA 2005/2006

Review

The Acer TravelMate 4060 utilizes second-generation Intel Centrino Mobile Technology platform to provide a practical mobile solution for cost-conscious SOHO and small.


Acer Aspire 3004 Review




Combining excellent mobile performance and high entertainment value in a single, easy to conceal unit, the new Acer Aspire 3000 offers the perfect base for both stunning home entertainment and high-powered business multimedia. Following on from the popular 1360 series. The compact Aspire 3000 is the ideal choice for work and pleasure.


Specifications

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Processor and chipset
Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor with up to 256 KB L2 cache, AMD PowerNow!™ Technology and 3DNow™ Professional Technology support
SiS M760GX Chipset

Memory
256MB – DDR333 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using dual soDIMM modules

HDD
40GB – ATA/100 Hard Disk Drive

Storage
DVD/CD-RW Combo drive

Display
15.0" XGA TFT LCD with 1024 x 768 pixel resolution, or
16.7 million colours

Graphics
SiS M760GX Integrated 3D AGP graphics with up to 128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 8.0
DualView™ support
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
Aspire CinemaVision™ video technology (Aspire Arcade)
Aspire ClearVision™ video optimisation technology (Aspire Arcade)

Multimedia
Audio system with two built-in speakers
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in microphone

Communication
56Kbps ITU V.92 data/fax software modem with international PTT certification; Wake-on-Ring ready
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready

I/O Interfaces
3x USB 2.0 ports
1x external display (VGA) port
1x PC Card slot (Type II)
1x Modem (RJ-11) port
1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack
1x microphone/ line-in jack
1x DC-in jack for AC adapter

Security
Kensington lock slot
BIOS user and supervisor passwords

Power supply and battery
ACPI power management supporting Standby and Hibernation modes
29Wh Li-Ion battery pack
Up to 1.5 hours battery life
2.5 hours quick charge; 3.5 hours charge-in-use
65W AC adapter

Keyboard and special controls
88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.7 mm (minimum) key travel
Touchpad with buttons and 4-way integrated scroll keys
12 function keys; four cursor keys; two Windows® keys; hotkey controls; embedded numeric keypad; international language support
Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, email, Acer Empowering Key, and one user-programmable button

Weight and Dimensions
364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9 / 38.9 (H) mm
(14.3 x 11 x 1.3 / 1.5 inches)
2.76 kg (6.08lbs.) for 15" XGA LCD model

Quality & Reliability Tests
Temperature and Humidity test
Free Drop test
Acoustics test
Weight and Pressure test
Spillage test
Shock and Vibration test
Electrostatic Discharge Immunity test
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
Hinge Life test
Keyboard Switch Life test

Software
Acer eManager (including ePresentation, eSetting, ePowerManagement and eRecovery)
Acer Grid Vista
Acer Launch Manager
Acer System Recovery CD
Acer Arcade
Norton AntiVirus™
Adobe® Reader®
NTI CD-Maker™

Certifications
ACPI 1.0b
Mobile PC 2001
DMI 2.0
Wi-Fi®
Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)

Warranty
1 year International Travellers Warranty (ITW)

Review

Very low price; fairly lightweight case; broad keyboard; big touch pad.

Aspire 1642 ZWLMi Review




The Aspire 1640 is pure value! Hours of uninterrupted, affordable wireless entertainment from a stylish notebook with a choice of Intel® Pentium® M processors, dual-channel memory, Acer CrystalBrite screens, up to 100 GB storage and the effortless usability of Acer Empowering Technology. Rich in features, yet low on cost, the Aspire 1640 rewrites the rules of value entertainment.


Specifications

Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Processor & Chipset
Mobile Intel® Centrino technology featuring:
Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.7GHZ M735A. Supports Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology
Intel® 915GM Express chipset
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution

Memory
512MB DDRII memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules

HDD
60GB ATA/100 hard disc drive

Storage
DVD-Dual Double Layer drive

Display
15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite colour TFT LCD with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista
16.7 million colours

Graphics
Intel® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to 128MB of video memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0
DualView support
Simultaneous LCD and CRT display with LCD panel resolution at 70 Hz
MPEG-2 DVD hardware-assisted capability

Multimedia
Audio system with two built-in speakers
MS-Sound and Sound Blaster Pro™ compatible
Built-in microphone

Communication
56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN Ready
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution
Acer SignalUp wireless technology support

I/O Interfaces
3x USB 2.0 ports
1x external display (VGA) port
1x PC Card slot (Type II)
1x Modem (RJ-11) port
1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack
1x microphone/ line-in jack
1x DC-in jack for AC adapter

Power Supply & Battery
ACPI 2.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
29.6W or 65W Li-ion battery pack
Up to 2 hours battery life for model using 4-cell battery
2.5 hours quick charge; 3.5 hours charge-in-use
65W AC adapter

Keyboard & Special Controls
88-/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad
Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, email, Acer Empowering Key, and one user-programmable button
Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN and Bluetooth® (for models with bluetooth/WLAN only)

Weight & Dimensions
364 (W) x 279 (D) x 33.9 / 38.9 (H) mm
(14.3 x 11 x 1.3 / 1.5 inches)
2.94 kg (6.5 lbs.) for 15.4" WXGA LCD model

Software
Acer eManager featuring:
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eNet Management
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePresentation Management
Acer Grid Vista
Acer Launch Manager
Acer Arcade
Acer System Recovery CD
Norton AntiVirus
Adobe® Reader®
NTI CD-Maker

Review

The Aspire 1640 is pure value! Hours of uninterrupted, affordable wireless entertainment from a stylish notebook with a choice of Intel Pentium M processors, dual-channel memory,…