Acer TravelMate 8200 Review

Laptop Magazine recently reviewed the Acer TravelMate 8200, and fount it to be a pretty decent machine, if you have the cash.

Acer crams two of the most powerful notebook components you can get inside the 6.6-pound, sleek TravelMate 8200: Intel’s Core Duo processor and ATI’s Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics card. Add in a top-notch webcam and you have one of the best mainstream laptops for power users, as long as you have the cash.

The 8200’s tapered profile gives a deceptively skinny impression, complementing the sheen of the black-and-gray lid. The carbon fiber cover isn’t just for show; it adds durability. Like other TravelMates, the keyboard sits at a slight angle, which should provide extra comfort for marathon typists.

Acer has long been thought of in connection to budget laptops, but this 8200, at $2499 US, is not cheap at all, and it looks like it has served Acer well, as they got both a four out of five and an editor’s choice rating.

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