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Acer TravelMate 8471-944G32Mn

Specifications

Acer TravelMate 8471-944G32Mn
Acer TravelMate 8471-944G32Mn
Graphics adapter
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD, Core: 533 MHz, DDR2, max. 1244 MB Shared Memory, 7.15.10.1829
Memory
4 GB 
, Samsung, DDR3-8500, 2x 2048 MByte, Dual-Channel, max. 8 GByte
Display
14.10 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, WXGA HD, LED Backlight, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel GS45
Storage
320 GB - 5400 rpm, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm, WD Scorpio Blue WD3200BEVT-22ZCT
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: Headphone-out, Microphone-in, Card Reader: MS, MS Pro, MMC, SD (SDHC), xD, Acer EasyPort IV
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100 AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GU10N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 25.9 x 341.9 x 235 ( = 1.02 x 13.46 x 9.25 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion, 6 cell battery, 5600 mAh, 11.1 Volt
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Bit
Camera
Webcam: Ja
Additional features
Quick-Start-Guide, Recovery-DVD-Kit, Manuals, Warranty Card, Adapter with cable, McAfee Internet Security Suite, Microsoft Office 2007 (60 trial version), Adobe Reader, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, eSobi, Windows Live Essentials, Acer Software, 24 Months Warranty, 1 Jahr International Travellers Warranty, 1 Year International Travellers Warranty
Weight
2.01 kg ( = 70.9 oz / 4.43 pounds), Power Supply: 430 g ( = 15.17 oz / 0.95 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75.83% - good
Average of 6 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: 75%, performance: 62%, features: 91%, display: 79% mobility: 78%, workmanship: 91%, ergonomy: 74%, emissions: 90%

Reviews for the Acer TravelMate 8471-944G32Mn

88% Review Acer TravelMate 8471 Timeline Notebook | Notebookcheck
A very long-lasting Travelmate? With the TravelMate range, Acer offers a total of 20 model series that are aligned for professional users. The TravelMate 8471 is available in various alternatives and price categories. The lowest-price model costs around 760 euro and the most expensive model, with a UMTS module, 1225 euro. We'll take a closer look at the Acer TravelMate 8471-944G32Mn Timeline Notebook in our review.
73% Acer TravelMate 8471 Timeline Review
Source: Hardware Central English Archive.org version
TravelMate is a venerable trademark; it dates back to Texas Instruments' line of business notebooks, which Acer acquired in 1997. Quite the contrary; we felt suave and successful, working on and toting around a handsome thin laptop. Chances are, the 8471 is a couple of hundred bucks above your IT department's budget for broad deployment, but it's definitely tempting -- an appealing combination of size, slimness, and stamina.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 60% performance: 80% features: 80%

Foreign Reviews

80% Acer Travelmate 8471 im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80%
63% Acer Travelmate 8471 im Test
Source: PC Welt German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 63% price: 80% performance: 48% features: 95% mobility: 62% ergonomy: 58%
88% Test Acer TravelMate 8471 Timeline Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/20/2009
Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 66% display: 79% mobility: 94% workmanship: 91% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%
63% Acer Travelmate 8471
Source: Computer Totaal Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/23/2009
Rating: Total score: 63% price: 80% performance: 48% features: 95% mobility: 62% ergonomy: 58%

Comment

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.


SU9400:

Power efficient low voltage processor based on the Penryn 3M core that features all Penryn functions like Virtualization and Trusted Execution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.10":

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Acer: In 1976, the company was founded in Taiwan under the name Multitech and was renamed Acer or Acer Group in 1987. The product range includes, for example, laptops, tablets, smartphones, desktops, monitors, TVs and computer peripherals. Since 2007, the group has merged with Gateway Inc. and Packard Bell, which also market their own laptop product lines.

Acer computers are designed for a variety of purposes, including ultrabooks for mobile use, gaming laptops for gamers, affordable options for everyday tasks, and 2-in-1 convertible laptops for versatility. Acer's product portfolio also includes tablets that offer portable computing and multimedia capabilities.


75.83%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2010-01- 1 (Update: 2012-05-26)