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The 14" TravelMate® 8472 is the optimal notebook for on-the-go professionals. The excellent performance of an Intel® Core™ processor combines with advanced graphics, industry-leading security features and reliable manageability in an eco-friendly platform. To top it off this notebook boasts up to 7.0 hours of battery life (with Acer® ePower Management enabled and depending on configuration and usage).

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Excellent performance An Intel® Core™ processor provides the power needed to increase your productivity. To keep in touch with your important contacts, the TravelMate® 8472 is equipped with an array of choices: 802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth®, webcam, gigabit LAN and V.92 modem.	Industry-leading security Acer® Bio-Protection is a cutting-edge biometric fingerprint reader to provide secure system access and convenient one-touch password entry. It’s the protection your confidential company documents need.
Reliable protection The TravelMate® 8472 has a solid, light and durable aluminum-magnesium alloy chassis. In addition, enhanced Acer® DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) insulates the notebook's hard disk from the rigors of daily mobile use and helps to keep data safe. Acer® eRecovery Management can restore the whole system back to its original state at any time.	Expansion possibilities The optional Acer® EasyPort IV port replicator for office use provides expansion and streamlines cable management.

	TM8472-6012

TM8472-6012 Genuine Windows^® 7 Professional ; 32-bit version; Intel® Core™ i5-520M Mobile Processor (3MB Intel® Smart Cache, 2.4GHz); 4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM; 320GB SATA hard drive; integrated Super-Multi drive; 5-in-1 card reader ; 14.0" (1366 x 768) TFT display; Intel® HD Graphics; 802.11b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth®, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem, webcam

Part NumberLX.TW303.036 Where to Buy

Operating System	Genuine Windows^® 7 Professional
Processor	Intel® Core™ i5-520M Mobile Processor (3MB Intel® Smart Cache, 2.4GHz)
Chipset	Mobile Intel® HM55 Express
Memory	4GB (2/2) DDR3 1066 SDRAM (32-bit operating system is limited to using 3GB of available memory) User upgradeable up to 8GB (one 4GB memory card in each slot) with 64-bit OS* *If upgrading after initial purchase, one or more of the memory cards provided with the system may have to be replaced with optional larger memory cards in order to achieve the maximum capacity. A 64-bit operating system is required to enjoy the ultimate performance of 4GB or higher memory.
Storage	320GB* SATA hard drive, 7200RPM Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive: -Read – 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM -Write – 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™ *When referring to storage capacity, GB stands for one billion bytes. Some utilities may indicate varying storage capacities. Total user-accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environments.
Video	14.0" (1366 x 768) high-brightness TFT LCD with LED backlight Mercury-free LCD Up to 16.7 million colors Integrated Intel® HD Graphics (128MB dedicated memory) Microsoft® DirectX® 10.0 support Acer® Video Conference with integrated Acer® Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution, and Acer® Video Conference Manager software supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls MPEG-2 DVD, WMV9/VC-1 (Windows® Media Video 9, VC-1 standard), H.264/AVC decoding VGA port Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor
Audio	Integrated microphone Two integrated stereo speakers High-definition audio support Headphones/speakers/line-out and microphone ports Microsoft® DirectSound® compatibility
Interface Ports	DC-in RJ-45 LAN RJ-11 modem VGA Headphones/speaker/line-out Microphone Three USB 2.0 Connector for optional EasyPort IV port replicator
Card Slot	5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ or xD-Picture Card™
Communications	Acer® InviLink Nplify network connection supporting 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN, Acer® SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED™ Bluetooth® v3.0 + HS (high speed) wireless PAN Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries, Wake-on-Ring ready Acer® Video Conference with integrated Acer® Crystal Eye webcam, 1280 x 1024 resolution, and Acer® Video Conference Manager software supporting 1280 x 1024 resolution online video calls *Download speeds are limited to 53Kbps. Actual speeds may vary depending on line conditions. Uploads travel at speeds up to 33.6Kbps. Requires compatible digital sources.
Included Software	Acer® Bio-Protection Acer® Crystal Eye Acer® ePower Management Acer® eRecovery Management Acer® Identity Card Acer® PowerSmart Manager Acer® Registration Acer® Updater Acer® Video Conference Manager Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Adobe® Flash® Player eSobi™ Google™ Toolbar McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial version) Microsoft® Silverlight® Norton™ Online Backup Skype™ Windows Live™ Essentials Downgrade right to Genuine Windows® XP Professional (can be installed in place of, not in addition to, the pre-installed OS)
User Interface	88-key full-size Acer® FineTouch keyboard, international language support Play/pause, stop, previous, next, volume up, volume down media control keys printed on keyboard Multi-gesture touchpad supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip
Dimensions & Weight	13.6" (345.omm) W x 9.8" (249.0mm) D x 1.1" – 1.3” (26.8mm – 32.1mm) H 5.3 lb. (2.4kg) Size and weight may vary depending on configuration
Power	65-watt AC adapter Six-cell lithium ion battery: up to 7.0 hours life with Acer® ePower Management enabled and depending on configuration and usage
Compliance	ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 3.0 DMI (Desktop Management Interface) 2.0 Energy Star® Mobile PC2002 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
Security Features	Acer® Bio-Protection fingerprint reader User, administrator and hard drive BIOS passwords Kensington® lock slot Acer® DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) for hard drive
Quality Tests	Temperature and humidity, acoustics, electrostatic discharge immunity, hinge life, keyboard-switch life, free drop, weight and pressure, shock and vibration, spillage, MTBF (mean time between failure)
Limited Warranty*	One-year parts and labor limited warranty* with concurrent International Traveler’s Warranty** For a free copy of the standard limited warranty end-users should see a reseller where Acer products are sold or write to Acer America Corporation, Warranty Department, P.O. Box 6137, Temple, TX 76503. TFT displays commonly exhibit a small number of discolored dots, so-called “nonconforming pixels.” This phenomenon is a limitation of TFT LCD technology, not a product defect and, as such, is not covered by the limited warranty or by the upgrade programs. *Valid only in countries where Acer has an authorized repair facility. For a list of those countries go to http://global.acer.com/support/itw.htm. or call 800-816-2237. Services and response times may vary in countries outside the U.S. and Canada.
	Specifications are subject to change without notice.

¹ The listed battery life is based on MobileMark 2007® productivity mode testing with wireless on. Details of MobileMark2007® testing are available at www.bapco.com. Battery life rating is for comparison purposes only. Actual battery life varies by model, configuration, applications, power management settings, operating conditions, and utilized features. A battery's maximum capacity decreases with time and use.