The Acer Extensa: Keeping Things Professional

With a variety of features unique to Acer products and a performance-based design, the Acer Extensa laptop model combines strong processing power, a powerfully smooth multimedia arrangement and a competitively lightweight frame to entice busy professionals at home or on the move. Despite issues concerning the Extensa’s ability to mix work and play, its performance hits the target.

Acer Extensa Review

The Intel Core 2 Duo Processor utilized in the Acer Extensa model allows the variety of unique features included in the Extensa to shine. Rated between 3 and 5 stars by Intel Consumer ratings, this processor is a size and energy efficient chip designed with multi-tasking, multimedia and mobility in mind, and the Acer Extensa uses the full potential in each of these areas.

The dual-core performance of the processor powers up to 4GB memory and 2.1 GHz speed in the Extensa, which means you can have large programs running in the background while you execute multiple functions simultaneously without drag. Some issues have been reported regarding the Extensa range’s gaming performance, meaning that work, rather than play, is most probably where you’ll see the Extensa’s A-game.

In terms of multimedia, the Extensa laptop range has the Acer PureZone technology in-built, which includes two built-in stereo microphones with echo cancellation for ultra-crisp sound. When you combine this with the 14.1” – 15.4” LED backlit screen, 16.7 million colours in 1280×800 pixel resolution, all supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista, you can see why the Intel Core 2 Duo Processor is required for sight and sound in this laptop computer.

However, Acer have also been mobility-conscious with the Extensa. The computer (with 6 cell battery included) weighs in between 2.35 – 3 kg depending on the model, measures at about 3cm thick, and includes framework technology such as the Acer ProFile Chassis, boosting its portability whilst strengthening the core, making it competitively mobile for the price and power of the Extensa.

The Acer FineTouch keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted “T” cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel makes for an effortless typing experience, and consolidates this laptop model as a performance based choice for busy professionals.

Acer Extensa Battery

The Extensa range is compatible with either 6 or 8 Cell Lithium-Ion batteries. This battery design will give you between three and five hours of unplugged battery life.

Acer Extensa Price

Between $1000-$1500

Acer Extensa Support

Australian support number:

· 1300 365 100 (product and technical support); (02) 8762 3000 (cashback enquiries)

Online help link:

· http://support.acer.com/

Warranty:

· 1 year