Acer TravelMate P236-M-57R4

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Acer TravelMate P236 review – compact business partner with astonishing looks for half the price
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
Arguably, one of the best budget ultrabooks out there. The design is really attractive, but somehow lacks effectiveness. For instance, the few things we didn’t like in the new TravelMate are the port placement and the touchpad. Otherwise, despite the thin profile (19.65 mm), compact looks, and only 1.5 kg of weight, the TravelMate P236 shows great performance capabilities and extraordinary cooling system, which does not affect user experience and most improtantly – keeps the internals cool without sacrificing performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/19/2015

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Model: The TravelMate by Acer is a household name when it comes to business laptops. The P236-M-57R4 is the mid- range entry of the series. It comes with an Intel i5-5200U, a fifth generation processor clocked at 2.2 GHz. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 is responsible for graphics. It is capable of handling demanding graphics processing needs such as video editing. The substantial 8 GB of DDR3 RAM can handle multitasking effortlessly and tasks run smoothly on its Windows 8.1 Pro operating system. As for storage, there is the zippy 240 GB SSD from Kingston, which should be sufficient for most users.

The 13.3 inch HD display features a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. As for connectivity there are a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, and an HDMI port. The weight of this device is a mere 1.5 kg and its maximum height is only 19.7 mm. Battery life is rated at seven hours with its 4 cell Lithium Ion battery of 3220 mAh capacity. This TravelMate has a sleek look with a sturdy build, which make it a desirable device. Finally, this laptop is an ideal companion for business users and college students alike, as it encases all essential hardware in a highly portable device.

Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP). 

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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

5200U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

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.

77%: 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.

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