What is better than extended battery life? Extended battery life and a powerful system able to handle even the most demanding tasks. The new generation of the Acer TravelMate Timeline, the 8x72 notebook series, was designed from the ground up for no-compromise performance, superior security and trouble-free manageability, while offering extended productivity thanks to 8+ of battery life .

The new Acer TravelMate 8x72 Timeline series takes  advantage of the latest ultra-fast Intel® Core™ i7, i5 and i3 Mobile CPU’s with Mobile Intel® HM55 Express Chipset, capable of combining top performance with energy efficiency, thanks to Intel TurboBoost technology , that dynamically accelerates performance to match the workload and optimizes energy use allowing near zero power consumption for inactive cores. From multitasking to creating and editing digital video, music and photos, the new TravelMate notebooks handle all the most demanding task faster so you can get more accomplished in less time. First-class graphics solutions providing premium visuals with richer colour and life–like, sharper details complement the superb computing performance.

Top performance is accompanied by energy-saving solutions that helps extend battery life. The new TravelMate are equipped with Acer CineCrystal™ LED displays that save up to 33% energy compared to standard notebook panels. In addition, the Acer PowerSmart key puts you in control of battery life letting you decide whether you need top performance or you want to save energy. Just a pressure on the PowerSmart key enables Acer PowerSmart Management and applies advanced settings to extend battery life. Stay in control, save energy and extend your productivity with just one touch.

In line with Acer efforts to develop devices with less environmental impact, the TravelMate Timeline 8x72 series meet the requirements of the most important international standards for low energy consumption such as ENERGY STAR®, EPEAT™, RoHS and WEEE.

The new TravelMate 8x72 Timeline series is available in three formats 34 cm (13.3”), 35.5 (14”) and 40 cm (15.6”), presenting razor-sharp images and enhanced readability through WXGA LED backlit display with 16:9 aspect ratio, 1366X768 HD resolution and high brightness.

Made for a life on the go, the TravelMate 8x72 notebooks are ultra-thin, just about one inch thick, and ultra-light, with weight ranging from 1.6 kg of the 13.3” model to 2.6 kg for the 15.6” one. Despite their lightness, these are fully featured notebooks equipped with spacious HDD (up to 640 GB of capacity) or SSD (up to 160 GB), multi-in-1 card reader and DVD optical drive, offering a complete range of storage and file sharing options.

For maximum versatility, the optional Acer ezPort IV provides a full range of connectivity options such as Ethernet, VGA, DVI-D and USB port for seamless desk management, plus microphone and speaker jacks and a Kensington Lock.

The design of the new TravelMates evokes quality and professionalism. Neat lines and slim profile all add up to create a feel of efficiency and timeless style. User experience is enhanced by carefully chosen details. The wide keys and ergonomic fit of the Acer FineTouch™ keyboard bring a whole new typing experience. The 15.6” model can even accommodate a numeric keypad for maximum computing convenience. With the multi-gesture touchpad, offering circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom and page flip, navigation has never been so trouble-free and intuitive.

3G1, Wi-Fi®, Gigabit Ethernet or Bluetooth: the TravelMate 8x72 Timeline series offer a range of connectivity options you can rely upon to stay tuned to your business even when you are on the road. Acer Video Conference solution, including the Acer Crystal Eye 1.3 MB high-def webcam and built-in microphone enables high-quality video conferences so that you can easily keep in touch with your business contacts.

Security is a key concern for professional user as they notebooks carry valuable information and often irreplaceable data. Acer Security platform combines several advanced security elements to ensure utmost protection for your data. With Acer Backup key your data are quickly duplicated to a location of your choice, where they can be easily retrieved in case of need. Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution secures the system from unauthorized access and offers data protection using cutting edge biometric technology. Integrated in the design of Acer TravelMate notebooks, enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) technology insulates the hard disk, providing protections from the tear and wear of usage on the go.

All Acer notebooks come with a standard 1 year Carry In (International travellers warranty - ITW) which can be extended to 3 years’ cover with the Acer Advantage service that also covers accidental damage to the notebook.