Acer TravelMate
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| Developer | Acer |
|---|---|
| Type | Business notebook computer |
| Media | Varies |
| Operating system | Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 |
| CPU | Intel |
| Memory | Varies |
| Display | Built-in or external |
| Input | Varies |
| Camera | Varies |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi B\G\N and Ethernet |
| Power | Battery or AC |
| Dimensions | Varies |
| Weight | Varies |
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, 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.
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.
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.
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