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'''TravelMate''' is a series of computer [[laptop|notebooks]] manufactured by [[Acer (company)|Acer]]. Of the various notebook series Acer has offered, the TravelMate is designated as a lightweight business and professional computer built to withstand day-to-day activities. Travelmate laptops are well received by reviewers, often, however, they are faulted for a lack of visual appeal. The TravelMate name was previously used by [[Texas Instruments]], which sold its mobile computing division to Acer in 1997. The TravelMate mainly competes against computers such as [[Dell Technologies|Dell]]'s [[Dell Latitude|Latitude]], [[HP Inc.|HP]]'s [[HP EliteBook|EliteBook]] and [[HP ZBook|ZBook]], [[Lenovo]]'s [[ThinkPad]] and [[Toshiba]]'s [[Toshiba Portégé|Portégé]] and [[Tecra]].
'''TravelMate''' is a series of computer [[laptop|notebooks]] manufactured by [[Acer (company)|Acer]]. Of the various notebook series Acer has offered, the TravelMate is designated as a lightweight business and professional computer built to withstand day-to-day activities. Travelmate laptops are well received by reviewers,<ref name="dealcrunch">{{cite web|last1=McDonald|first1=Jon|title=Acer’s Durable TravelMate Laptop Series Earns Our Editor’s Retail Choice Award™ for Portable Business Computing|url=http://www.dealcrunch.com/blog/acer-earns-award-for-portable-business-computing/|website=DealCrunch.com|accessdate=17 August 2017|date=22 June 2017}}</ref> often, however, they are faulted for a lack of visual appeal. The TravelMate name was previously used by [[Texas Instruments]], which sold its mobile computing division to Acer in 1997. The TravelMate mainly competes against computers such as [[Dell Technologies|Dell]]'s [[Dell Latitude|Latitude]], [[HP Inc.|HP]]'s [[HP EliteBook|EliteBook]] and [[HP ZBook|ZBook]], [[Lenovo]]'s [[ThinkPad]] and [[Toshiba]]'s [[Toshiba Portégé|Portégé]] and [[Tecra]].
==Hardware==
==Hardware==
Depending on the model, the TravelMate series' standard features may include an [[Ethernet]] adapter, a [[Wireless Ethernet]] adapter, one or more [[PC Card]] slots. They also include USB 2.0 ports, an optical drive, and one [[VGA]] port. More recent versions feature dual core processors along with a 5-in-1 card reader, a large hard drive and a lot of memory. The more recent models come with better graphics cards. This means more graphics connectivity like S-Video. Some models in the series include a webcam.
Depending on the model, the TravelMate series' standard features may include an [[Ethernet]] adapter, a [[Wireless Ethernet]] adapter, one or more [[PC Card]] slots. They also include USB 2.0 ports, an optical drive, and one [[VGA]] port. More recent versions feature dual core processors along with a 5-in-1 card reader, a large hard drive and a lot of memory. The more recent models come with better graphics cards. This means more graphics connectivity like S-Video. Some models in the series include a webcam.

Revision as of 21:22, 17 August 2017

Acer TravelMate
DeveloperAcer
TypeBusiness notebook computer
MediaVaries
Operating systemWindows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
CPUIntel
MemoryVaries
DisplayBuilt-in or external
InputVaries
CameraVaries
ConnectivityWi-Fi B\G\N and Ethernet
PowerBattery or AC
DimensionsVaries
MassVaries

TravelMate is a series of computer notebooks manufactured by Acer. Of the various notebook series Acer has offered, the TravelMate is designated as a lightweight business and professional computer built to withstand day-to-day activities. Travelmate laptops are well received by reviewers,[1] often, however, they are faulted for a lack of visual appeal. The TravelMate name was previously used by Texas Instruments, which sold its mobile computing division to Acer in 1997. The TravelMate mainly competes against computers such as Dell's Latitude, HP's EliteBook and ZBook, Lenovo's ThinkPad and Toshiba's Portégé and Tecra.

Hardware

Depending on the model, the TravelMate series' standard features may include an Ethernet adapter, a Wireless Ethernet adapter, one or more PC Card slots. They also include USB 2.0 ports, an optical drive, and one VGA port. More recent versions feature dual core processors along with a 5-in-1 card reader, a large hard drive and a lot of memory. The more recent models come with better graphics cards. This means more graphics connectivity like S-Video. Some models in the series include a webcam.

As with other laptops, earlier models used CFL backlit LCD screens, later transitioning to LED backlit screens.

Software

The operating system included with the Travelmate has, at various times, been Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. Several proprietary utilities from Acer are usually provided, which interface with the operating system. These programs include Acer ePower Management for changing the computer's mobile power options, Acer eRecovery Management for flexible data backup, and Acer Launch Manager for configuring the computer's launch keys, which launch user-defined applications. Others utilities manage passwords, file encryption, memory optimization, and network connections. Many models organize these together into an interface called 'Empowering Technology' - with the aim of allow safer, more comfortable and practical use of the notebook.

Acer TravelMate series

  • Acer TravelMate 200 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 2200/2700 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 2300 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 2350 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 2400 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 2420 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 2450 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 3000 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 3020 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 3210 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4060, 4070 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4200 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4235 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4320 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4335 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4530 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4600 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 4730 Series
  • Acer Travelmate 4740 Series
  • Acer Travelmate 4750 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5220 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5230 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5500 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5510 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5720 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5730 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5735 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5740 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5742 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 5760 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6253 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6290 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6291 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6292 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6293 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6400 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6452 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6493 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6500 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6592 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6593 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 6594 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 7230 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 7330 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 7530 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 7730 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 7740 Series
  • Acer TravelMate 8100 Series

Comparison of selected models

Model Processor Memory Fixed Removable Display Chipset Graphics
Type Speed Size Type Resolution Screen
Travelmate 220 Celeron 1133 MHz 256 MB DDR1 40 GB IDE HDD 3.5-inch (1.44 MB) 1024×768 14.1" CCFL anti-glare Intel 830M
Travelmate 2220 Celeron or Celeron D 2.60 GHz 256 MB DDR1 40 GB IDE HDD CDRW DVDROM 1024×768 15" CCFL anti-glare ATI Radeon 9000
Travelmate 4220 Core Duo T2300 1.67 GHz 512 MB DDR2 60 GB IDE HDD CDRW DVDROM 1280×800 15.4" CCFL anti-glare Intel 945GM
Travelmate 6291 Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz 2 GB DDR2 DVDRW 1280×800 12.1" CCFL Intel 945GM Intel GMA 950
Travelmate 8172T Intel Core I3-330UM 1.33 GHz 4 GB DDR3 320 GB SATA HDD DVDRW 1366×768 11.6" CCFL or LED Intel HD 3000

TravelMate 2420

The TravelMate 2420 was a Centrino based laptop computer, featuring either a Celeron M or a Pentium M processor at 1.7 GHz, depending on the region where it was to be distributed.[2] As of April 2007, this model was discontinued by Acer Corp in the USA and Mexico.

In Latin America it included one 256 MB DDR2 SO-DIMM, though in other countries it included one single SO-DIMM module of 512 MB. The Latin American version also included a 40 GB @ 4200 rpm Hard Disk. In other countries the Hard Disk was 80 GB.

As it was based on the Centrino platform, it included a 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet adapter, a Wireless Ethernet adapter, a Bluetooth adapter and one PC Card slot. It also included three USB 2.0 ports, one VGA port, and a CD-RW/DVD-ROM as optical media drive.

Travelmate 6292

The Travelmate 6292 was manufactured from 2007-2009. It featured an Intel Centrino duo chip set consisting of 802.11a/g/draft-n, Bluetooth 2.0+edr and an Intel Core 2 Duo processor at 2.0 or 2.2 GHz. The unit came with 2GB of 667 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM RAM, a 160GB HDD, and Intel GMA X3100 graphics accelerator. The laptop has been praised for its ruggedness, but faulted for its poor visual appeal. This laptop has been a popular choice for making a "Hackintosh" computer, as it had nearly identical hardware to the 2006 clamshell polycarbonate MacBook.

TimelineX series

The TimelineX are ranges of laptops focused on ultra-long battery life on the order of 8 hours. In addition to the Travelmate, 'Timeline' has also been available with Acer Aspire, such as the Aspire TimelineX 3830T, 4830T, and 5830T available in 2011.

  • Acer TravelMate 8172
  • Acer TravelMate 8371
  • Acer TravelMate 8331
  • Acer TravelMate 8372
  • Acer TravelMate 8471
  • Acer TravelMate 8431
  • Acer TravelMate 8472
  • Acer TravelMate 8473
  • Acer TravelMate 8481
  • Acer TravelMate 8552
  • Acer TravelMate 8571
  • Acer TravelMate 8531
  • Acer TravelMate 8572

References

  1. ^ McDonald, Jon (22 June 2017). "Acer's Durable TravelMate Laptop Series Earns Our Editor's Retail Choice Award™ for Portable Business Computing". DealCrunch.com. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
  2. ^ "TravelMate 2420" Archived June 1, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Acer Inc, Accessed July 17, 2007
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