It doesn't have all the features of the new standard-setting Apple iBook ($1299), but it's very feature-packed and the prices other dealers are asking for this item are in the $1400-$1500 range. A link to some user comments about the Travelmate 521TE model (6GB) are at the end.
ACER AMERICA NOTEBOOKS
Acer TravelMate 524TE
MFG Part: 9141H01HQ5
In Stock Price
Yes....$1,066.00 (as of 07/07...Non-cash deal price = $1099)
From July 1 to Sept 30, 2001 Acer end-users who purchase a TravelMate 350/520/610 series notebook from an Acer Authorized Reseller can receive an extended 2nd year warranty - a value of $100 for Free!
(Unfortunately, Free DVD drive promotion ended 6/30)
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Comparative Pricings
Features Comparison - (chart indicates "Dual-Load ME OR W98"
<< This affordable value line, easy to use notebook, supports the Intel ® Pentium ® III processor up to 700 MHz speed, combining high performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. The new TravelMate 520 design, is the ideal solution for businesses looking for an affordable, easy-to-use, easy to manage and powerful notebook computer, which integrates a 1.44MB Floppy disk, 24x CD-ROM and a large hard disk drive. An easy-to-use port replicator that is shared with the TravelMate 600 is also available for simplified cable management at the desktop. Designed with flexibility in mind. It has advanced multimedia features that provide a compelling presentation platform. In a word, the TravelMate 520 come with impressive features and price teamed with an integrated design. >>
Specs for the Travelmate 524TE Model
GENERAL
Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight: 12.2" x 10.0" x 1.44" / 6.6 lb.
PROCESSOR
Processor: Intel Pentium III 650 MHz SpeedStep
Data bus speed / Chipset type: 100 MHz / Acer
MEMORY
Memory / Cache installed (max): 256 KB - L2 Cache Advanced Transfer Cache
Memory / RAM installed (max): 64 MB ( 512 MB ) - SDRAM
Crucial offers PC100 SDRAM for this model: 128MB=$46 256MB=$101
STORAGE
Storage floppy drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" HD integrated
Storage hard drive: 10 GB plug-in module ( S.M.A.R.T. )
Storage CD / DVD: 650 MB CD-ROM 24x
Storage controller: IDE / EIDE integrated
DISPLAY
Display type: 13.3" TFT active matrix
Max resolution: 1024 x 768
Video
Video output: Graphic card - AGP 2x - ATI Rage Mobility-M1 integrated
Memory / Video installed (max): 8 MB - SDRAM
Max resolution (external): 24-bit (16.7M colors) / 1280 x 1024
Audio
Audio output: Sound card - PCI - integrated ( Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16/Pro, DirectSound )
Sound output mode: 16-Bit stereo
Audio input: Microphone integrated
Telecom / Networking
Modem / Comm: 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem
Data / Fax max transfer rate: 56 Kbps / 14.4 Kbps
Networking: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet on board
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion slot(s) total (free):
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type III (2 x type I | type II)
Port(s) total (free) / Connector type:
2 ( 2 ) x USB (!!!)
1 ( 1 ) x PS/2 keyboard or mouse
1 ( 1 ) x RJ11
1 ( 1 ) x RJ45
1 ( 1 ) x 100-pin docking port
1 ( 1 ) x VGA
1 ( 1 ) x ECP/EPP compliant parellel port
1 ( 1 ) x FIR port
1 ( 1 ) x serial port
Connectivity devices (optional): Port replicator, docking station
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
Input device(s) included: Keyboard, touchpad
Power
Voltage required: AC 110/220 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Management: ACPI 1.0 power management standard supports Standby & Hibernation
power saving modes
Battery
Battery installed (max): 1 ( 1 ) x 53Wh Li-Ion battery pack; 3-pin 60W AC adapter
Battery Life: 4-hour battery life; 2.5 hours in rapid-charge, 4.5 hours charge-in-use
Operating System / Software
OS provided: Millennium Edition [as per vendor]
Software included: Drivers & Utilities
System Compliance:
Windows® 2000 Ready, NT 4.0 compliant
SMBIOS 2.3 support with asset tag capability
Intel® LANDesk Client Manager 6.0 supported
Wake-on-LAN ready
Wake-on-Ring ready
ACPI 1.0 compliant
Mobile PC99 compliant
NSTL Y2K compliant
Warranty
Service / Support: 1 year warranty
NOTE: FREE 2nd-Year Warranty Extension Offer Available through Sept 30, 2001 (See link atop)
User comments about the 521TE model here
ACER AMERICA NOTEBOOKS
Acer TravelMate 524TE
MFG Part: 9141H01HQ5
In Stock Price
Yes....$1,066.00 (as of 07/07...Non-cash deal price = $1099)
From July 1 to Sept 30, 2001 Acer end-users who purchase a TravelMate 350/520/610 series notebook from an Acer Authorized Reseller can receive an extended 2nd year warranty - a value of $100 for Free!
(Unfortunately, Free DVD drive promotion ended 6/30)
********************************
Comparative Pricings
Features Comparison - (chart indicates "Dual-Load ME OR W98"
<< This affordable value line, easy to use notebook, supports the Intel ® Pentium ® III processor up to 700 MHz speed, combining high performance, versatility, power management features and multimedia capabilities with a unique style and ergonomic design. Work with unmatched productivity and reliability with your new power computing partner. The new TravelMate 520 design, is the ideal solution for businesses looking for an affordable, easy-to-use, easy to manage and powerful notebook computer, which integrates a 1.44MB Floppy disk, 24x CD-ROM and a large hard disk drive. An easy-to-use port replicator that is shared with the TravelMate 600 is also available for simplified cable management at the desktop. Designed with flexibility in mind. It has advanced multimedia features that provide a compelling presentation platform. In a word, the TravelMate 520 come with impressive features and price teamed with an integrated design. >>
Specs for the Travelmate 524TE Model
GENERAL
Dimensions (W x D x H) / Weight: 12.2" x 10.0" x 1.44" / 6.6 lb.
PROCESSOR
Processor: Intel Pentium III 650 MHz SpeedStep
Data bus speed / Chipset type: 100 MHz / Acer
MEMORY
Memory / Cache installed (max): 256 KB - L2 Cache Advanced Transfer Cache
Memory / RAM installed (max): 64 MB ( 512 MB ) - SDRAM
Crucial offers PC100 SDRAM for this model: 128MB=$46 256MB=$101
STORAGE
Storage floppy drive: 1.44 MB 3.5" HD integrated
Storage hard drive: 10 GB plug-in module ( S.M.A.R.T. )
Storage CD / DVD: 650 MB CD-ROM 24x
Storage controller: IDE / EIDE integrated
DISPLAY
Display type: 13.3" TFT active matrix
Max resolution: 1024 x 768
Video
Video output: Graphic card - AGP 2x - ATI Rage Mobility-M1 integrated
Memory / Video installed (max): 8 MB - SDRAM
Max resolution (external): 24-bit (16.7M colors) / 1280 x 1024
Audio
Audio output: Sound card - PCI - integrated ( Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster 16/Pro, DirectSound )
Sound output mode: 16-Bit stereo
Audio input: Microphone integrated
Telecom / Networking
Modem / Comm: 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem
Data / Fax max transfer rate: 56 Kbps / 14.4 Kbps
Networking: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet on board
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion slot(s) total (free):
1 ( 1 ) x PC Card - type III (2 x type I | type II)
Port(s) total (free) / Connector type:
2 ( 2 ) x USB (!!!)
1 ( 1 ) x PS/2 keyboard or mouse
1 ( 1 ) x RJ11
1 ( 1 ) x RJ45
1 ( 1 ) x 100-pin docking port
1 ( 1 ) x VGA
1 ( 1 ) x ECP/EPP compliant parellel port
1 ( 1 ) x FIR port
1 ( 1 ) x serial port
Connectivity devices (optional): Port replicator, docking station
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
Input device(s) included: Keyboard, touchpad
Power
Voltage required: AC 110/220 V ± 10% ( 50/60 Hz )
Power Management: ACPI 1.0 power management standard supports Standby & Hibernation
power saving modes
Battery
Battery installed (max): 1 ( 1 ) x 53Wh Li-Ion battery pack; 3-pin 60W AC adapter
Battery Life: 4-hour battery life; 2.5 hours in rapid-charge, 4.5 hours charge-in-use
Operating System / Software
OS provided: Millennium Edition [as per vendor]
Software included: Drivers & Utilities
System Compliance:
Windows® 2000 Ready, NT 4.0 compliant
SMBIOS 2.3 support with asset tag capability
Intel® LANDesk Client Manager 6.0 supported
Wake-on-LAN ready
Wake-on-Ring ready
ACPI 1.0 compliant
Mobile PC99 compliant
NSTL Y2K compliant
Warranty
Service / Support: 1 year warranty
NOTE: FREE 2nd-Year Warranty Extension Offer Available through Sept 30, 2001 (See link atop)
User comments about the 521TE model here
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