This is a copy of the spec that used to be on Acer’s web site. It’s gone now, but I did find this on their support site: TravelMate 8100 Series Specifications.
Operating System
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2)
Processor and chipset
- Mobile Intel Centrino mobile technology
- Intel Pentium M processor with 2MB L2 Cache and supporting Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
- Intel 915PM Express chipset with 533MHz FSB
- Wireless: Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG*network connection (802.11 a/b/g tri-mode*).
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution
*NOTE: Due to regulatory restrictions 802.11 a/b/g is not supported in all countries - Acer SignalUp wireless technology support
Memory
- DDR-II 533 memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using dual soDIMM modules.
HDD
- ATA/100 HDD
Storage
- Acer MediaBay for hot-swappable optical drive modules: 8x DVD-Super Multi Double Layer weight-saver module
- 5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS-Pro) and xD-Picture Card
Display
- 15.4” WSXGA+ TFT LCD supporting 1680 X 1050 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colours, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista Graphics
- ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700, with 128 MB of external DDR VRAM, supporting ATI POWERPLAY 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0 and PCI Express
- Supports S-videoTV-out(NTSC/PAL)
- DualView support
- MPEG-2 DVD hardware assisted capability
- DVI-D (true digital video interface) support
Multimedia
- Audio system with two built-in speakers
- Built-in microphone
- Intel high-definition audio support
- Sound Blaster Pro and MS-Sound compatible
- S/PDIF support
- Dolby support
Security
- Slot for Kensington lock
- BIOS, user and supervisor passwords
- TravelMate SmartCard solution
Dimensions & Weight
- 363 (W) x 265.7 (D) x 30.5/34.3 (H) mm
- 2.86 kg
Networking & Communication
- Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN Ready
- Integrated 56K ITU V.92 data/fax (with international PTT approval), Wake-on-Ring Ready
- Integrated Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection 802.11a/b/g tri-mode* Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution
*NOTE: Due to regulatory restrictions 802.11 a/b/g is not supported in all countries - Acer SignalUp wireless technology support
- Wireless PAN: Integrated Bluetooth
I/O Ports
- 4 x USB 2.0
- 1 x IEEE 1394 port
- 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port
- 1 x Modem (RJ-11) port
- 1 x VGA for external monitor
- 1 x microphone/ line-in jack
- 1 x Headphones/peaker/ line-out port (S/PDIF support)
- 1 x SmartCard slot
- 1 x DVI-D port
- 1 x S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
- 1 x Fast infrared (FIR) port
- 1 x PC Card slot ( type II)
- 1 x 5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS Pro/xD-Picture Card)
- 1 x 124-pin Acer ezDock connector
- 1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter
Power Subsystem
- ACPI power management supporting Standby and Hibernation modes
- 71W Li-Ion battery pack and optional 42W Li-Ion 2nd battery pack 4-hour battery life
- 2.5-hour quick charge; 3.5-hour charge-in-use
- 65 W AC Adapter
Keyboard & Pointing Device
- 88-/89-key Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve, inverted “T” cursor layout; 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel
- Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button
- 12 function keys; four cursor keys; two Windows keys; hotkey controls; embedded numeric keypad; international language support
- Four easy-launch buttons: Internet browser, email with LED, Empowering Key, and one user-programmable button
- Two front-access buttons: wireless LAN LED-button and Bluetooth LED-button
Quality & Reliability Tests
- Temperature & humidity test
- Free drop test
- Acoustics test
- Weight and pressure test
- Shock and vibration test
- Electrostatic discharge immunity test
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
- Hinge life test
- Spill test
- Keyboard-switch life test
Software
- Acer Launch Manager
- Acer eManager including (ePresentation, eSetting, ePowerManagement and eRecovery)
- Acer System Recovery CD
- Norton AntiVirus
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- CyberLink PowerDVD
- NTI CD-Maker
- Acer GridVista
- PlatinumSecret suite
Options
- Additional DDR-II 533 MHz soDIMM modules
- Additional battery pack
- Additional AC adapter
- Acer MediaBay DVD- Super Mullti Double Layer drive module
- Acer MediaBay 2nd HDD drive module
- AcerMedia Bay 2nd battery pack
- AcerMedia Bay weight saver
- Acer ezDock
- External USB FDD
System Compliances
- ACPI 1.0b
- Mobile PC2001
- DMI 2.0
- Wi-Fi
- Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX)
Warranty
- 1 year International Travellers Warranty
