Compare Prices : Acer TravelMate 6290 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Decent battery life, Performance levels are right on the money, Good value for money, Rigid construction

Cons: No multimedia controls, No LED backlight

Verdict: A well-built and -- shock-horror -- good-looking business notebook, the Acer TravelMate 6292 would be one of our first choices for life on the road.

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Review summary: acer travelmate 6292 review: A well-built and -- shock-horror -- good-looking business notebook, the Acer TravelMate 6292 would be one of our first choices for life on the road.

Pros: Decent battery life, Performance levels are right on the money, Good value for money, Rigid construction

Cons: No multimedia controls, No LED backlight

Verdict: A well-built and -- shock-horror -- good-looking business notebook, the Acer TravelMate 6292 would be one of our first choices for life on the road.

Review summary: The ultraportable Acer TravelMate 6291 is a solid performer for the price, but it would have been a lot more attractive a few months ago, before Intel revamped its Centrino Duo platform.

Pros: Inexpensive Core 2 Duo ultraportable ; handy custom widgets for controlling system functions

Cons: Last-generation CPU and chipset ; no 802.11n Wi-Fi ; not configurable

Review summary: Ultraportable laptops are popular with frequent travelers and aesthetic minimalists, but premium prices and low-end components often make them a tough sell. We've been happy to see a couple of lower-price 12-inch laptops of late, including the $899 ...

Verdict: The ultraportable Acer TravelMate 6291 is a solid performer for the price, but it would have been a lot more attractive a few months ago, before Intel revamped its Centrino Duo platform.

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Verdict: Even though Acer's Acer TravelMate 6292 doesn't look as sophisticated as the most recent Aspire, it's perfectly suited to business users or those needing a lightweight, durable and highly portable option. The draft n connectivity is useful, and the ...