Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

0
Bad:

3

Pros:

Long-lasting battery, Very thin, beautiful design, Light weight

Cons:

More expensive than necessary, Unimpressive graphics performance

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Last revision on June 24, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Long-lasting battery, Very thin, beautiful design, Light weight

Reviewers Didn't Like

More expensive than necessary, Unimpressive graphics performance

Expert reviews and ratings

This TravelMate model looks great and will last all day, but you can definitely get more performance for your money, without sacrificing portability or design....

By Computer Shopper on February 28, 2012

The Acer TravelMate 8481T is a good choice for office work on the move, though our sample was a little less convenient to carry around than other lightweight laptops due to the odd-shaped battery. It's not going to weigh you down too much at 1.7kg...

By PC Advisor on January 23, 2012

When it comes to battery life, Acer's TravelMate 8481T is the laptop to beat. It's not all that surprising when you see the battery protruding from the back of the chassis, practically doubling the breadth of the machine. But, if you need to...

By TechRadar on January 05, 2012

The Acer TravelMate Timeline 8481T is a very svelte laptop for the travelling businessman. Sadly, its odd battery bulges out of the back making it more awkward to fit into a case. With a slim bezel, fair performance and various security features,...

By CNET UK on November 22, 2011

With all of the noise Intel and some of the OEMs are making about ultrabooks, it's easy to forget that as PC users we've already enjoyed thin-and-light and ultraportable notebooks for a while now. Were they sliver-thin? No, but the magical three...

By AnandTech on December 11, 2011