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TravelMate 8431

Do you need a laptop that's light yet loaded with the features you need to get the job done quickly and efficiently? The TravelMate 8431 has a 14.1" widescreen, is only about 1" thin and weighs less than 2 kg, so it's easy to carry to business meetings, whether just across the hall or on another continent. The TravelMate 8431 offers a good balance of reliable performance, dependable security, easy manageability and wide connectivity, making it the smart choice for your daily computing.
  • Proven performance
  • The TravelMate 8431 offers exceptional value with a processor that delivers the consistent performance you require for critical tasks. Speedy DDR3 memory hastens response times to handle multitasking with ease; integrated 3D graphics present clear text and visuals for impressive presentations; and a large-capacity hard disk drive stores as much data as you want. And when the workload gets intense, Acer Thermal Comfort technology keeps your notebook cool and comfortable to touch even during prolonged use.
  • On the fast track
  • Stay ahead in the fast-paced business world with the TravelMate 8431. Highly portable for the road, this thin and light notebook is also powerful enough to maintain your peak productivity levels. And you can do it all with style -- add this chic-looking machine to your portfolio and enhance your professional look as you move up the corporate ladder!
  • Everything is in order
  • The TravelMate 8431 ensures that your investment is safe and secure. The optional Acer Bio-Protection solution uses the uniqueness of fingerprints to add a layer of defense to your notebook and simplifies daily tasks, while the multi-gesture touchpad offers more convenient navigation. Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) technology provides 360° protection from shocks and bumps, and the Acer EasyPort IV connector offers easy expansion through quick connection to external devices.
  • Energy-saving connectivity
  • When you're on the road, save up to 40 percent more power than typical notebooks. And with the Acer PowerSmart adapter, you can get up to 66 percent power savings while your notebook is plugged in and in sleep mode. To make sure you're always in the loop, Wi-Fi® or Gigabit Ethernet offers 24/7 Internet connectivity while the Acer Crystal Eye webcam and built-in microphone enable clear face-to-face communication.
TravelMate 8431-232G16Mn
TravelMate 8431-232G16Mn Genuine Windows® 7 Professional , Intel® Celeron® processor SU2300, 14.0" 16:9 HD LED LCD, Intel GMA X4500MHD, 2GB Memory, 160 GB HDD, DVD-Super Multi DL drive, Multi-in-1 card reader, Acer Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR, Acer fingerprint reader, Acer Crystal Eye webcam, 6-cell Li-ion battery with up to 6 hours of battery life, 3-pin 65W AC adapter, (Microsoft Windows XP Professional Dual Load)
Part NumberLX.TUY03.130
Operating System
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Business
  • Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Processor & Chipset
  • Intel® Celeron® processor with 1 MB L2 cache, supporting Intel® 64 architecture
  • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset
Memory
  • Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support
  • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two soDIMM modules for (for 64-bit OS)
HDD
  • One S-ATA Hard Disk Drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
Storage
  • 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
  • Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD) Card, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Display
  • 14" WXGA HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™
  • 16.7 million colours
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Super-slim design
Graphics
  • Mobile Intel® GS45 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (Intel® GMA 4500MHD) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, up to 1695 MB of shared system memory*), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 10
    (* depending on size of system memory)
  • Dual independent display support
  • MPEG-2/DVD decoding
  • WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding
Multimedia
  • High-definition audio support
  • MS-Sound compatible
  • Built-in microphone
Communication
  • Acer Video Conference, featuring:
    • Integrated Acer Crystal Eye high-def webcam, with 640 x 480 @ 30fps resolution image capture, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
    (manufacturing option)
  • WLAN: Intel® WiFi Link 1000 (802.11/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network connection, supporting MIMO technology and Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology
  • LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready, ASF 2.0
  • WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
    (manufacturing option)
I/O Interface
  • Acer EasyPort IV connector
  • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader
    (manufacturing option)
  • Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
  • 3x USB 2.0 ports
  • 1x external display (VGA) port
  • 1x Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
  • 1x Microphone-in jack
  • 1x Ethernet (RJ-45) port
  • 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter
Security
  • Enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
  • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA), computer protection, Acer ProfileLaunch, Acer FingerLaunch, Acer FingerNav
    (manufacturing option)
  • Slot for Kensington lock
  • BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
Power Supply & Battery
  • 48.84 W 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack:
    • 6-hour battery life
  • ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes
  • 65 W AC adapter
  • ENERGY STAR®
Keyboard & Special Controls
  • 88-/89-/93-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout
  • Multi-gesture touchpad pointing device, supporting:
    • Circular-motion scrolling
    • Pinch-action zoom
    • Page flip
  • 10 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support
  • Acer PowerSmart key
  • Easy-launch keys: Acer Backup, Communication®, touchpad lock
Weight & Dimensions
  • 341.9 (W) x 235 (D) x 25.9/29.6 (H) mm (13.46 x 9.25 x 1/1.16 inches)
  • 1.98 kg (4.37 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Quality & Reliability Tests
  • Temperature & humidity test
  • Free drop test
  • Acoustics test
  • Weight and Pressure tests
  • Spillage test
  • Shock and Vibration tests
  • Electrostatic discharge immunity test
  • MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test
  • Hinge life test
  • Keyboard-switch life test
Software
  • Acer Crystal Eye
  • Acer GridVista™
  • Acer Assist
  • Acer Bio-Protection
  • Acer Backup Manager
  • Acer PowerSmart Manager
  • Acer Launch Manager
  • Acer eRecovery Management
  • McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version
  • Adobe® Reader®
  • Adobe® Flash® Player
  • Google™ Toolbar
  • Google™ Desktop
  • eSobi
  • Office Ready
  • Windows Live Essentials
Options
  • Acer EasyPort IV
  • Memory expansion modules
  • Additional battery
  • Additional AC adapter
  • External USB 56K modem
Certifications
  • Wi-Fi®
  • ACPI 3.0
  • Mobile PC 2002
  • DMI 2.0
  • EPEAT Silver
  • GS certification
Warranty
  • One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW)