The TravelMate 2480 delivers mobility, efficiency and value through a wide 14.1" LCD display. Utilizing an Intel processor and a lightweight form factor with comprehensive wireless... more
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A review by shil1138 on Acer TravelMate 2483WXMi - Celeron M 430 1.73 GHz - 14.1" TFT June 29th, 2007
Author's product rating:
Speed
Average
Look & Feel
Good
Comfort & Portability
Excellent
Robustness & Durability
Good
Value For Money
Excellent
Advantages:
price & weight
Disadvantages:
Low ram - but you can upgrade .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
I purchased this Acer Travelmate a few months ago and I’ve been very pleased with it J. The main selling point for me was the lightweight – 2.4kg at a very good price.
It’s super sleek and slim and looks great. It’s not the most advanced model on the market – the may constraint for me is the 512 RAM which means that is can take a couple of seconds to load up software, but it’s more than adequate for word processing, email and web. The battery life is good – It usually lasts around 2.5 hours form fully charged and there are setting to reduce the screen brightness to conserved energy. The dvd writer is useful and the software the comes with it of above average and very easy to use. The screen size is ok – I soon got used to the windscreen; the only problem is that is can be difficult to read if you are not looking at it is just the right angle.
I definite recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cheap laptop for travelling.
Compliant Standards: Sound Blaster Pro, High Definition Audio
Audio Input: Microphone
Input device(s)
Type: Keyboard, touchpad, 4-way scroll button
Telecom
Modem: Fax / Modem
Max Transfer Rate: 56 Kbps
Protocols & Specifications: ITU V.92
Features: Wake on Ring
Manufacturer's product description
The TravelMate 2480 delivers mobility, efficiency and value through a wide 14.1" LCD display. Utilizing an Intel processor and a lightweight form factor with comprehensive wireless connectivity and multimedia functionality, the TravelMate 2480 is designed for maximum efficiency and mobility for all business needs of professionals or users in small and medium sized companies.
Networking
Networking: Network adapter
Wireless LAN Supported: Yes
Wireless NIC: Acer InviLink 802.11b/g
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type II, 2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type II
Interfaces:
3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x display / video - S-video output
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm
1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone 3.5mm
Miscellaneous
Features: Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, Disc Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP, wake on LAN
Compliant Standards: ACPI 2.0
Power
Power Device: External
Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Technology: 6-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty: 1
Run Time (Up To): 2.5 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.
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