Acer has unveiled its TravelMate Timeline notebooks aimed at businesses. There will be three different models dubbed TravelMate Timeline 8571, 8471 and 8371. The TravelMate Timeline 8571 has a 15.6 inch display; the 8471 has a 14 inch and the 8371 has a 13.3 inch display.
All models in the series will be powered by Intel Core 2 Duo processors which belong to the Intel CULV (Consumer Ultra Low Voltage) platform. The notebooks will run Windows 7 Professional. Windows XP downgrade option will also be available. Either 3GB or 4GB of fast SDRAM can be installed. The connectivity options include WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n, WLAN, Bluetooth and gigabit LAN. There will be no discrete GPU, but the integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD offers full support for Microsoft DirectX10 standard enabling the notebooks to deliver good graphics and video. The touch-pad supports multi-touch gestures.
The six cell battery is rated at 5600mAh. It is expected to give up to 8 hours of battery life. Other features include optional port replicator, integrated webcam and fingerprint reader.
Pricing and availability
The notebooks are now available from Acer’s retail partners. Prices start at $899.
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