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    Acer Travelmate 8205 Released

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by ooga, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. ooga

    ooga Newbie

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    :eek: Hey, has any of you guys seen this laptop? I could not find anything about it on Acer's website :confused:
    Acer TM8205WLMi (2.16GHz Core Duo)!!!
    I just bought it 3 days ago at Canada ,and the price is about the same as 8204 .
    Here's the specifications of the 8205 reviewed:
    * Intel Core Duo 2.16GHz
    * 15.4" WSXGA+ LCD (1680x1050, non-glossy)
    * ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 256MB GDDR3
    * 2GB PC4200 533DDR2 RAM
    * 120GB 5400RPM SATA HD
    * 8x Combo with DVD+R DL
    * Windows XP Professional SP2
    * Lithium Ion 9-Cell battery
    * Intel PRO Wireless a/b/g
    * Built-in Bluetooth
    * 1 Year Acer Warranty
    Differences:
    -VoIP phone is not included :mad:
    -they changed the ram manufacture to Samsung
    -only 2 partitions :cool:
    Benchmarks:
    Below are the results gained from running Super Pi
    Time: 1m12s
     

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    ooga, Jul 7, 2006
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  2. g33

    g33 Notebook Guru

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    bollox, i aint had mine long, who made the ram b4?
     
    g33, Jul 7, 2006
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  3. iamapato01

    iamapato01 Notebook Consultant

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    wow thats cool i guess but mine did pi in 1:11...wierd
     
    iamapato01, Jul 7, 2006
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  4. samuderaindia

    samuderaindia Notebook Consultant

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    For Ram producer i Think they keep changing it.

    Btw that is very nice spec, i've never seen that before

    Try to run Super pi with other applications off.

    Mine is only 1 16
     
    samuderaindia, Jul 7, 2006
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  5. ooga

    ooga Newbie

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    yes, i tried to run it again with several applications off, and I got : 1m 06 s pretty good!
     
    ooga, Jul 8, 2006
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  6. samuderaindia

    samuderaindia Notebook Consultant

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    I have friend with pentium D 9 series overclocked to 4,2 GHZ. He got 1 14 for super pi. So i think 1 06 is very impresive result. I wish i can show it to my friend face. :D
     
    samuderaindia, Jul 8, 2006
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  7. AdamG

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    Does anyone know when this laptop is coming to the US, its only in Canada right now
     
    AdamG, Jul 14, 2006
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  8. ShamuaL

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    hey guys...
    chk this out..
    i just saw it in ncix.com..
    there is a travelmate 8205.. in their stock..
    i didn't know anything called "Travelmate 8205" existed.. :confused:
    and nothing on acer website also..
    but ncix.com are selling them..
    and the parts number as well as price number is different...


    http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19219&vpn=LX.TAX06.135&manufacture=Acer

    http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=17745&vpn=LX.TAX06.034&manufacture=Acer


    what does that mean.. ?
    is it new batch or something ? :confused:
    whats the deal with it?

    :confused: :acer: :confused:

    does anyone have any idea?

    .
     
    ShamuaL, Jul 23, 2006
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  9. wherethehellwasi

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    I'm pretty sure the 8205 is the model with a T2600. Not sure what other differences there might be from the 8204, though.
     
    wherethehellwasi, Jul 23, 2006
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  10. AdamG

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    Yes, it is pretty much the same with a T2600, though apparently it only has two partitions, and no phone, I ordered one actually, hasn't come yet, but I'll tell you how it is in a week or so...for now check this thread
     
    AdamG, Jul 23, 2006
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  11. amb9800

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    Acer just updated the TM 8200 page with this new model. It has a BD-ROM (Blu-Ray) drive.

    Model: TM8205WLHi
    SKU: LX.TDF06.029
    UPC: 099802707859
    OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    Processor: Intel Core Duo Processor T2600
    (2MB L2 cache, 2.16GHz, 667MHz FSB)
    Memory: 2GB (1/1) DDR2 667 SDRAM
    Storage: 160GB hard drive; modular Blu-ray Disc drive; 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
    TFT Display: 15.4" WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050)
    Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
    Communications: 802.11a/b/g WLAN, Bluetooth, Bluetooth VoIP phone, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem; Acer Video Conference: VVoIP via integrated Acer OrbiCam adjustable 1.3-megapixel CMOS camera modem
    Notebook Weight: 6.6 lb. (3.0kg) with optical drive installed

    http://us.acer.com/acereuro/page4.d...aram=US&LanguageISOCtxParam=en&crc=2017775724
     
    amb9800, Jul 28, 2006
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  12. teamkillahilla

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    sweet!!!!!! how much $$ is it?
     
    teamkillahilla, Jul 28, 2006
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  13. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    I'd say around 2300. Considering the cost of teh Travelmate 8204WLMi...
     
    Amol, Jul 28, 2006
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  14. PJStock42

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    From what I've seen, it's going to be more around the vicinity of $2700...
     
    PJStock42, Jul 29, 2006
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    I've heard close to $3000.
     
    amb9800, Jul 29, 2006
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  16. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    Lol, now I take back my 2300. I say I don't know :D
     
    Amol, Jul 29, 2006
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  17. samuderaindia

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    Yeaa that Blu ray thing kind a expensive.
     
    samuderaindia, Jul 29, 2006
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  18. g33

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    dvd burners were darn pricey when they were released u can now pick up a god one for less than 60pounds!
     
    g33, Jul 29, 2006
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  19. samkatta

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    Guys the difference is only in the processor T2600 instead of T2500, all other specs are the same, so what is the big deal?

    I found the 8205 on Acer's website and it doesn't seem that it is the one you have purchased as it has different specs (it even has a Blu Ray disc drive, so go figure how much would this machine cost?!!!). It's not available on the market yet.
    Here is the link:
    http://us.acer.com/acereuro/page4.d...aram=US&LanguageISOCtxParam=en&crc=2017775724
     
    samkatta, Jul 29, 2006
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  20. samkatta

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    Not the Blu Ray right now. Blu Ray burners are still to hit the market and the least price I could find is 1000-1100 $, that means the 8205 will be at the 3000$ mark easily.
     
    samkatta, Jul 29, 2006
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  21. miner

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    All 3 TM8205 discussion threads merged...
     
    miner, Jul 29, 2006
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  22. samkatta

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    Thanks for clearing that out. Now I get it why my 2 posts don't make sense after each other.
     
    samkatta, Jul 29, 2006
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  23. digitalfx

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    wonder if they will offer a blu-ray drive as an upgrade for 8204 users?
     
    digitalfx, Jul 29, 2006
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  24. AdamG

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    There is a 8205wlmi, and an 8205wlHi...one with the blu ray one without, though for some reason the wlmi is only in Canada, Acer is so weird about their different models.
     
    AdamG, Jul 30, 2006
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  25. Wiz33

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    Ok, Read the full part number. The 8205WL"M"i is for Canada only and the only difference is the T2600 CPU. The 8205 WL"H"i is for the U.S. market and include the T2600 cpu, the 160GB HD and the Blu-ray player (which kinda suck as some of us will have to buy the optional DVD-RW). The Price will be right around $3000US and it should hit U.S. stores sometime towards the end of Aug.

    Probably of more interest to the average user is the revamped 8200 (no part number yet, will let you guys know when I do) with Merom. Early result from engineering sample show 20%+ performance increase with better battery life. Since Merom is not due to be release till end of Aug, Don't expect this till end of September earliest.
     
    Wiz33, Jul 31, 2006
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  26. dubsac

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    Actually, the 8205WLHi also has DDR2 667 SDRAM versus DDR2 533 SDRAM in the 8204WLMi.
     
    dubsac, Jul 31, 2006
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