Typical price: £1,850
What is it: Powerful 15-inch laptop with a Blu-ray drive and Intel Core 2 Duo processor
What we think: You're paying a lot of money for Blu-ray support, but you do get an extremely capable and versatile laptop
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 11 December 2006
Tags: Acer, Acer TravelMate 8215WLMi, system tray, external screen, Wi-Fi
We like:
The Blu-ray drive; range of pre-installed software and support; plenty of connectivity; fast processor
We don't like:
Blu-ray drive much more expensive than the DVD multi-drive alternative; LCD screen doesn't support 1080p resolution
You might also need:
A 1080p TV to get the most from Blu-ray films
CNET UK judgement:
You'll pay over the odds because of the newness of Blu-ray, but the TravelMate 8215WLMi offers plenty of functionality and performance. It's a solid investment for early adopters
Full review:
The Acer TravelMate 8215WLMi model is available in two versions, with exactly the same specifications -- bar one. Our review sample ships with a Blu-ray drive that can be used to play the latest high-definition movies. The other version ships with an ordinary DVD super-multi drive and is available for £300 less. Continue Reading...
Acer TravelMate 8215WLMi History
8 Mar 2007 in Crave
Acer targets tightwads with cheap laptops
Christmas has come and gone, and our bank balances are just about to stabilise -- time to blow £300 on a cheap laptop
9 Nov 2006 in Crave
Acer TravelMate 8215WLMi: Blu-ray laptop
Blu-ray 4-0 HD DVD. We look at the fourth Blu-ray-ready device of the year -- the updated version of one of 2006's best laptops
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