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    Acer TravelMate 8210 Announced for North America

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Andrew Baxter, Sep 27, 2006.

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    Acer today announced availabilityof the TravelMate 8210 for North America. The Acer TravelMate 8210 features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, ATI X1600 graphics, built-in web cam,and a 15.4" WSXGA display.

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    Acer TravelMate 8210 (view large image)

    Following are the full specs for the Acer TravelMate 8210:

    • Intel Core 2 Duo processor options
    • ATI Mobility X1600 256MB graphics card
    • 15.4" WSXGA display
    • Carbon fibre reinforced body
    • 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera built-in
    • Up to 160GB SATA hard drive
    • Built-in Bluetooth
    • Intel 3945 802.11 a/b/g wireless
    • Acer DASP (Disk Anti Shock Protection) and GraviSense to protect the hard drive from drops and shocks
    • 8x DVD-Super Multi drive
    • Acer eZDock option
    • ExpressCard
    • Integrated BlueTooth
    • Acer VoIP phone included
    • Acer QuickCharge

    The Acer TravelMate 8210 will be available starting next month, pricing as yet is unknown, although it will likely start at about $2,00 or so. The TravelMate 8210 is an update to the currently available Acer TravelMate 8200 that is available in stores and online nationwide, so you can expect to the 8210 to show up at the same retailers that now have the 8200. The product page for the 8210 on Acer's website can be found here.

     
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  2. chrisyano

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    Looks like a really nice system. Too bad it's more expensive than its competitors like the 8204 was/is.
     
    chrisyano, Sep 27, 2006
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  3. jjfcpa

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    Won't take a chance on one of these till I hear how the screen is. If it's not any better than the one on the 8204, no way!
     
    jjfcpa, Sep 27, 2006
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  4. AMH

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    Well Actually it's not more expensive than the 8204.
    Here in Denmark the 8204 costs 3200$ and the 8215 WLMI with 2.0 Core2 Duo and 2 GB DDR2 ram and the same strong VGA Card costs 2500$,

    Dont know why but it is 700$ cheaper!!
     
    AMH, Sep 28, 2006
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    Hmm it cannot beat the Z96J that has the same configuration for $1,600.
     
    HEARTBREAKER, Sep 28, 2006
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    it's listed on sites for nearly $3000, that's rediculous. and it's a shame they rushed it out with core 2 duo, should have waited for the x1700 as well.
     
    stevenator128, Sep 28, 2006
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    I've had mine for over a week. I use it for software development and some entertainment. This is one nice system!!!. I've been looking for something like this for a long time. It's everything I could ever want.
    I started by re-formating & re-installing the OS. Everything went without any problems. I went to the Acer web site to obtain the necessary drivers and utilities. The preformance (after tunning XP) is fantastic. I cannot find anyting wrong with the system. No matter which system you purchase everyone will need to customize it to meet their needs. The trick is to start with a good base and the Acer 8216 is a perfect platform.
     
    hkenyon, Oct 25, 2006
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