The Verge

The 11.6-inch Acer TravelMate 8172 may come in a compact package but it packs quite a bit of punch. The business laptop is available with Intel Sandy Bridge Core i3 and i5 processors, up to 4GB of RAM, and even has a fingerprint reader.

Description

• Alias: TM8172-6932

Also Known As...

• Operating system: Windows 7

Software

• Type: Standard
• Number pad: No

Keyboard

• CPU brand: Intel
• Model: Core i3
• Clockspeed: 1.33 GHz

Processor (base)

• Graphics type: Integrated
• Integrated GPU brand: Intel
• Integrated GPU model: HD Graphics 3000

GPU (base)

• Options: HDD (5400RPM)
• Base drive type: HDD (5400RPM)
• Base drive capacity: 320 GB
• Card reader: Yes
• Card reader support: SD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, xD, MMC

Storage

• USB: 3
• Ethernet: 1
• Ethernet type: 10/100/1000 (Gigabit)
• VGA: 1
• 3.5mm headphone: 1
• 3.5mm line-in / microphone: 1

Port options

• Size: 5600 mAh
• Chemistry: Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
• Quoted time: 8 hr

Battery