Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531 Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6"
Resolution
1366 x 768 (HD)
CPU
Intel Celeron M 743 / 1.3 GHz
GPU
Intel GMA 4500MHD
RAM
3 GB (1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB)
Storage
250 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s
Battery Capacity
4400 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.8 cm x 25.5 cm x 3.1 cm
Weight 2.3 kg
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
CPU Intel Celeron M 743 / 1.3 GHz
Cache L2 - 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel GS45 Express
Features Intel 64 Technology
MEMORY Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
RAM 3 GB (1 x 1 GB + 1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 4 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM
Speed 1066 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 250 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s
Optical Drive DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM fixed
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 4500MHD
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
Max Allocated RAM Size 1759 MB
Camera Yes
Sound Microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Wireless 802.11b/g/n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Wireless Controller Intel WiFi Link 1000
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Remote Management Protocol DMI 2.0
Features Acer SignalUp
BATTERY Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 4400 mAh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Type Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Interfaces 4 x USB 2.0
LAN
VGA
Headphone output
Microphone input
Dock
Memory Card Reader 5 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional / XP Professional Dual Load
Software Included Acer Launch Manager, Google Toolbar, Adobe Flash Player, Acer Backup Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer GridVista, Adobe Reader, Google Desktop, Windows Live Essentials, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, eSobi, McAfee Internet Security Suite (60 days trial), Acer eRecovery Management
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate Timeline 8531
Dockable Yes
Security Fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, system password, hard drive password, Disc Anti-Shock Protection System (DASP, wake on LAN
Compliant Standards GS, ACPI 3.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Traveller warranty - 1 year
Model Number 743G25MN

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