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Acer Travelmate 290LMi

Performance
PC WorldBench 4: Performance word scores reflect comparisons of PCs in the same category (power or value) running the same operating system. See Guide to the Top-Rated Products for more details.Very good: 121 (Windows XP Home)
Base configurationFair
CPU1.3-GHz Pentium M
Screen size15 inches
System memory512MB of DDR266 SDRAM
Hard drive40GB
GraphicsIntel 855GM
Pointing deviceTouchpad
ExpandabilityOne multipurpose bay, one PC Card slot
Extra featuresOutstanding
Bundled removable-media drivesDVD-R/RW drive
CommunicationsV.92 modem, network interface
Extra portsHeadphone jack, S-Video, FireWire ports
Business suiteNone
Overall designVery good
Battery life (hours:minutes)Outstanding: 4:50
Weight (typical/minimum, in pounds): Typical weight includes the computer, AC adapter, optical drive, and floppy drive (if offered).Average: 7.2/6.3
Vendor's reliability/serviceInsufficient data
Support policyOne-year parts and labor warranty; free unlimited 24-hour daily toll-free support