Acer TMC110Ti Tablet PC 10.4" (900-MHz Pentium-M (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive)

by Acer Computer

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches ; 3.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• ASIN: B00009M95Y
• Item model number: LX.T270E.045
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,645 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 6, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

While certainly not the most powerful portable computer on the market, Acer's TMC110Ti Tablet PC nevertheless may be one of the most convenient. Small and lightweight for maximum portability, the unit also offers total input freedom. Users who prefer traditional data entry may take advantage of the integrated 84-key keyboard with scroll feature and programmable touchpad. Those who prefer "handwriting" via digital ink can simply use the enclosed stylus to freehand sketch their ideas on the system's swiveling flip-open 10.4-inch LCD screen. And for those who'd rather speak than write, the TMC110Ti also supports voice recognition.

But there's far more to like about Acer's most sophisticated tablet to date. For starters, at just 10.1 by 8.5 by 1.0 inches and 3.2 pounds (without external drives), the unit is small enough to be carried inside some briefcases. It's also quite a bit more sophisticated than Acer's first-generation tablet, the C104CTi. Driving the system is a 900 MHz ultra-Low-Voltage Intel Pentium M processor with a stunning 1024 KB Level 2 cache, 512 MB SDRAM memory (double that of last year's model) and an Intel 855GM graphics chipset with Intel Extreme Graphics 2 technology and 64 MB shared memory. The system features two ultra-fast USB 2.0 ports for connection of plug and play peripherals, a single FireWire port for attaching external devices such as digital video cameras, and an adequate 30 GB hard disk for storage of your important files and apps. CD and DVD playing and burning are not supported in this stock configuration, but external CD-RW/DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drives are available separately.

Other critical amenities include an RJ-45 LAN port for fast network access and Internet interaction, a low-speed 56K modem, and an internal 802.11b wireless LAN with internal antenna. The unit is also Bluetooth capable. The rather lean bundled software package includes Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition and Microsoft Office XP Pack for Tablet PC. Battery life is estimated at 3.0 hours in ideal conditions.

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Generation Tablet! Im Hooked!, September 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Acer TMC110Ti Tablet PC 10.4" (900-MHz Pentium-M (Centrino), 512 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive) (Personal Computers)

I've been computing since 1979 and I haven't been this excited about a computer since the Pentinum Chip first came out. The Acer Centrino Tablet is the right blend of size, speed, and connectivity for just about every computing task. The Centrino bus coupled with the Intel Extreme Graphics card propels this tiny tablet, allowing me to "give" the 2.4 Hyperthreaded Intel chip with ATI 9600 on a Canterwood motherboard to the kids.

This little guy goes from taking notes in Grad School, to running financials, to the internet, to email, to web design, and playing MMOLGs in its spare time. I hesitated to purchase it when I saw the 900-MHZ. But dont let that fool you. As mentioned above, Acer balanced the cpu speed with the bus speed and the graphics card. It can run wirelessly in secure and open networks without having to reset the tcp/ip properties. The built in wireless b works far better (signal strength) than my wireless g card on the PC mentioned in the previous paragraph.

Accesorries you may need: A second battery [$$$] Some form of external drive (or network drive) for backup. Thats it. I purchased, thru Amazon.com, an HP DVD writer [$$$]. The carrying case is sized to fit easily in a briefcase or backpack so no worries. I also purchased a second battery for days when Im accessing the internet completely wirelessly (without a power cord)

Sure - Id like a longer battery life, a wider view screen angle, and a bigger hard drive in ACER C110. But its not a must have and in no way detracts from the present models. In fact, a wider view screen angle would reduce your "privacy" while taking notes.

So how do you justify twice as much on Tablet PC vs similarly equipped laptop? Check out the Windows Journal functionality. Especially the Windows Journal "printer". It provides folks who have to do considerable notetaking a fantastic way to take charge of their business lives and finally get to the paperless office. Instead of hiding behind a screen at a meeting in front of a customer, you can share personal "space" while accessing information. Just like a notepad. In addition you bring net access to every meeting.

So why write such a glowing report without compensation? Because Acer and their vendors deserve it for building such a fantastic computer. S!

(Note: all Centrino busses had a wireless issue that needed an update to operate at full connectivity...