Faster and sleeker than ever, the Acer TravelMate 8204 is a high-end laptop computer and the first to utilize Intel's next generation Centrino Duo Mobile Technologies.
A successor to the highly acclaimed TravelMate 8100 series,
the TravelMate 8204 was created to impress inside and out. Sporting a revamped style, it's composed of a carbon fiber chassis combined with Acer's Folio design theme, exemplifying a modern and sleek design that appears to descend in the 22nd century.
Everyone will appreciate the new functions and cutting-edge technologies incorporated into this sleek laptop. It is filled with a robust set of functions, such as the new Intel Core Duo T2500 (2. GHz) processor, a whopping 2GB DDR2 RAM, and a massive 120GB Serial ATA hard drive. Other prominent functions consist of a high-resolution 15.4-inch widescreen show, modular DVD RW drive, built-in rotating Internet Camera, and VoIP Bluetooth phone!
Avid gamers will be really satisfied with the overall performance from the mid-range yet effective ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 with 256MB DDR VRAM and AVIVO technology, whilst business professionals will appreciate the Smart Card feature, providing additional security from unauthorized access. The near-perfect Acer TravelMate 8204 WLMi is an attractive package: it's effective, combines quite a few new functions, and is just darn sexy. Of course for $2500, it is one of the more costly laptops available.
The instant appeal from the TravelMate 8200 lies in its Folio design theme, which is Acer's name for its unique style found in numerous their laptops. In addition, the two tone inverted color scheme keeps it clean and simple, with carbon fiber wrapping close to the top lid while graphite grey covers the area around the palm rest and computer keyboard area. Addititionally there is a touch of glossy black trim above the keyboard and in the bottoom of the outside lid for additional style.
Two stiff hinges hold the LCD panel together, located near every corner from the show. The LCD panel consists of dual latches that assist in keeping the lid securely closed, preventing any kind of movement when shuffling the laptop computer around. When shut the screen hovers slightly over the keyboard and palm rest area, reinforced by eight rubber pads to prevent the screen from touching the computer keyboard and wrist region.
There's two sets of status indicators found on the pc, the first is upon the upper-right corner above the computer keyboard (below the show screen) and also the second set is on the front of the computer. The upper-right corner below the display contains indicators for hard disk, caps lock, and num lock. All indicators emit a green glow when activated.
Conveniently upon the front panel are some extremely useful indicator lights which supply a quick glance in the power, battery charge, Bluetooth, and Wireless LAN. Both the energy and battery status indicators emit a green glow when active (or amber for the battery when it's charging) whilst the Bluetooth and Wireless LAN buttons emit a dazzling blue and amber glow, respectively. The Bluetooth and Wireless LAN are buttons used to enable or disable its associated purpose.
Located on the upper correct hand corner are four launch keys to instantly launch your frequently used applications. Every button is designated for Email, internet browser, Acer Empowering crucial, and a user programmable option. The Email button is used to launch your E-mail client, such as Microsoft Outlook; however, additionally it is user programmable to designate other applications. The internet browser crucial is utilized to launch your favorite internet browser, but it's also user programmable. The Acer Empowering key ('e' symbol) is used to launch the Acer eManager application (more on this in the software section). Lastly the user programmable button is obtainable so that you can assign your favorite application via the Launch Manager software program. Sadly there isn't any multimedia hot keys (i.e. volume adjustment) despite the available room close to the top section from the keyboard.
