The Acer C314 Tablet PC
The Acer C314 Tablet PC is in many ways a breath of fresh air. It’s not that this model is the Tablet version of Acer’s popular “Ferrari” notebook. What makes this machine special are the nuances and little extras you’ll find that were thoughtfully engineered into the design.
The C314 Tablet PC also features the newest Centrino platform, “Sonoma”. The new chipset coupled by the very capable NVIDIA Go 6200 graphics GPU promises an extended future. Chances are good that the C314 is ready for the next generation of Windows “Vista” scheduled to hit the shelves in 2006.
The C314 Tablet PC also features the newest Centrino platform, “Sonoma”. The new chipset coupled by the very capable NVIDIA Go 6200 graphics GPU promises an extended future. Chances are good that the C314 is ready for the next generation of Windows “Vista” scheduled to hit the shelves in 2006.
C314 Tablet PC Specs (our review model):
| Product Description | Acer TravelMate C314XMi – Pentium M 760 2 GHz – 14.1″ TFT | |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 12.8 in x 10.7 in x 1.4 in | |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs | |
| Localization | English | |
| Mobile Technology | Intel Centrino | |
| System Type | Tablet PC – convertible | |
| Built-in Devices | Stereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna | |
| Processor | Intel Pentium M 760 2 GHz | |
| Cache Memory | 2 MB – L2 cache | |
| RAM | 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) – DDR SDRAM ( 2 x 512 MB ) | |
| Card Reader | 4 in 1 | |
| Hard Drive | 100 GB | |
| Optical Storage | DVD RW – plug-in module | |
| Display | 14.1″ TFT active matrix XGA (1024 x 768) – 24-bit (16.7 million colors) | |
| Graphics Controller | NVidia GeForce Go 6200 – 32 MB | |
| Audio Output | Sound card | |
| Telecom | Fax / modem – 56 Kbps | |
| Networking | Network adapter – Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g | |
| Input Device | Keyboard, digitizer, touchpad, 4-way scroll button, digital pen | |
| Power | AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz ) | |
| Battery | Lithium ion | |
| Run Time (Up To) | 5.5 hour(s) | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition | |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year warranty |
C314 Design and Build Quality
There are noticeable design elements that make the Acer C314 Tablet PC unique. A most interesting innovation is the ergonomical “curved” keyboard. Another element is the design of the lid latch. The latch on the C314 is a reverse of the usual design. The hook itself is located on the lower base of the unit and the “slot” is in the display lid. The switch also locks to keep the display firmly in place. Finally, the design of the trackpad (although not entirely original) is simplicity that offers extra functionality, with the added 4-way scroll button located between the left and right mouse buttons.
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