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Acer TravelMate 4720 (Core 2 Duo 2GHz, 1GB RAM, 120GB HDD, WIndows XP Pro)
by Michelle Thatcher
Review Verdict:
The Acer TravelMate's lengthy battery life and remarkably low price make it a compelling alternative to laptops from more well-known manufacturers.
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QuickTake:
Pros: Long-lived nine-cell battery; strong performance; sturdy construction; ergonomically curved keyboard.
Cons: Somewhat heavy for a thin-and-light notebook; dim screen; small touch pad; fingerprint reader decreases mouse button size; limited phone support hours.
Acer's latest business portable offers a lot to like for under a grand....