Acer Unveils Its New TravelMate 6594

Overview

According to a press release, the Taiwan-based computer technology and electronics corporation,Acer, will out a new high-performance laptop, which will supposedly be aimed at corporate users looking for a “robust, secure and powerful notebook”. The 6594 is going to be the new member of the successful TravelMate Series.

Configuration

In order to meet the performance demand of business users, the TravelMate 6594 will be powered by a 2010 Intel Core i5/i7 central processing unit with Intel’s Turbo Boost and Hyper-Threading technologies. Furthermore, the laptop will sport an Intel QM57 Express Chipset and up to an ATI Radeon video card. The graphics controller of the ultra-portable TravelMate computer will support DirectX11, DDR3/DDR5 memory and up to 1 GB of dedicated VRAM.

Acer’s 6594 will be equipped with a 15.6-inch (39.5cm) 16:9 LED backlit display and will house up to 8GB of internal DDR3 RAM. In addition, it will sport a double-layer DVD Burner that is reportedly interchangeable with a second hard drive or an additional battery.

Connectivity

In terms of networking, the TravelMate 6594 packs Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN connectivity along with Bluetooth and 3G available as options. The device will feature an integrated 1.3MP web camera with Acer Video Conference Manager software, which allegedly enhances the video quality of your calls.

The company has built-in docking connectors for the Acer ezDock docking solution, in case you need one.

Other specs, Pricing and Availability

There is no word on what OS the new TravelMate will come with, but I presume it will be up to a Windows 7 Professional (32bit/64bit) or a Red Hat Linux. Acer promises up to 5 hours of operating time with a “standard battery” and up to 10 hours with a 9-cell battery.

The TravelMate 6594 will ship with one-year international warranty. Pricing and availability are still unknown.