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Acer Travelmate 3200 series discontinued?

post #1 of 16
1/24/05 at 3:22pm
Thread Starter 
Hey guys,

I've been reading and researching laptop information using primarily these forums for a few weeks now. I finally pieced together enough data to decide what to purchase - which happened to be the Acer Travelmate 3200. This notebook is absolutely perfect for what I want in any way.

Now, the question - is this series discontinued? EVERY single warehouse i've called, and believe me i've called 20+ (even the mad sketchy ones) is out of stock and considers the model discontinued. The particular model everyone carried was the 3201XCi.

I am extremely disappointed. Is this series truly discontinued, or is there perhaps a newer 3202 model out? I can't believe acer would discontinue such a perfect laptop build. Thanks in advance,

-Matt Brown
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post #2 of 16
1/24/05 at 3:25pm
Yup, it is discontinued. Replaced by Acer Ferrari 3400.

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...115-154&depa=1

You can still get the 3200 here

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...115-114&depa=1
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post #3 of 16
1/24/05 at 3:28pm
OOps, my mistake, you said Travelmate, not Ferrari ahahha..Nevermind ahaha
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post #4 of 16
1/24/05 at 3:31pm
Here is the travelmate 3200 series..

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...115-175&depa=1

ACER TravelMate TM3201XCi-XPP-SP2 Pentium M 1.5GHz, 512MB, 60GB, CD-RW/DVD, 14.1" XGA, WinXP PRO


Model# LX.T4806.049
Item # N82E16834115175

Specifications:
Part#: LX.T4806.049
CPU: Intel Pentium M Processor 715 1.50GHz
Display: 14.1 XGA TFT LCD
OS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2)
Memory: 512MB DDR333 SDRAM
Graphics: ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9700 64MB
HD: 60GB
Optical Drive: CD-RW/DVD drive
Communication: 56K Modem, gigabit LAN, Wireless LAN 802.11b/g
Ports: 2 x USB2.0, VGA, Audio Ports, port replicator, 1394, 3in1 card reader
Average Battery Life: 4 hours
Dimensions: 13" x 10" x 1.2"(WxDxH)
Weight: 6.8 lbs
Manufacturer Warrant: 1 year

Instocked according to them.
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post #5 of 16
1/24/05 at 3:39pm
Thread Starter 
even their is unfortunately out of stock, I called them too

I was praying and praying that there might be an update to the 3201 travelmate, but there isn't I guess. It's a shame because the 3200 series is an amazing laptop, packing discrete graphics into a 4 lb USABLE non overheating POS package. Maybe sonoma will hold a better future
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post #6 of 16
1/24/05 at 3:44pm
The Acer TravelMate 3200 series has not been completely discontinued, although Acer does do this quite frequently with specific configurations and models.

If you go the main US and Canada site, you will see there is a new configuration now available.

TM3204XMi-XPP Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional; Intel® Pentium® M Processor 745 (1.80GHz, 2MB L2 cache, 400MHz FSB); 512MB (512/0) DDR333 SDRAM; 100GB hard drive; modular DVD-Dual drive (DVD+/-RW); 3-in-1 card reader; 14.1" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT display; ATI® MOBILITY™ RADEON® 9700 graphics, 64MB DDR; 802.11b/g WLAN, gigabit LAN, V.92 modem LX.T4806.110
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post #7 of 16
1/24/05 at 3:54pm
i jsut looked at the specs on newegg and it seems to me that it isnt the best bang for the buck out there
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post #8 of 16
1/24/05 at 5:24pm
I'm assuming that you looked at all the following retailers:

from zdnet shopper

I'd be interested to know if you are able to find it. After a lot of research I think that this is also the laptop for me. It's the lightest one I can find with ATI 9700. It's too bad it's being discontinued.

Right now the other one I'm considering is the MSI 510C from rawpowerpc.com
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post #9 of 16
1/24/05 at 6:17pm
the 3204 is available at CDW for 1799.99 just so you know.
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post #10 of 16
2/6/05 at 6:02pm
I was thinking about buying this laptop, and was wondering if any current owners could give me a few insights on the heat of this laptop. Specifically the TM3204.
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post #11 of 16
2/6/05 at 6:18pm
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Originally Posted by jiggy_fly
I'm assuming that you looked at all the following retailers:

from zdnet shopper

I'd be interested to know if you are able to find it. After a lot of research I think that this is also the laptop for me. It's the lightest one I can find with ATI 9700. It's too bad it's being discontinued.

Right now the other one I'm considering is the MSI 510C from rawpowerpc.com
MSI M510C is a great choice! I too have been considering the Acer before finally getting the MSI. Only issue is that the MSI has a MR9600 vs the MR9700 of the Acer. Shouldn't really make much a difference as long as you're not into hard core gaming.

Anyway, MSI M510C is seriously a good option.
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post #12 of 16
2/6/05 at 9:56pm
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Originally Posted by jtsai256
MSI M510C is a great choice! I too have been considering the Acer before finally getting the MSI. Only issue is that the MSI has a MR9600 vs the MR9700 of the Acer. Shouldn't really make much a difference as long as you're not into hard core gaming.

Anyway, MSI M510C is seriously a good option.
Yeah funny isn't it. That model is recently release not too long ago too. You would assume they use a better video on there...Or else it would've been a great laptop. Nice design, light weight and pretty good features too
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post #13 of 16
2/6/05 at 11:05pm
ACER TM3204XMI-XPP

Specifications:

Part#: LX.T4806.110
CPU: Intel Pentium M Processor 745 1.8GHz
Display: 14.1" XGA TFT LCD (1024x768)
OS: Microsoft Windows XP PRO
Memory: 512MB DDR SDRAM
Graphics: ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9700 64MB
HD: 100GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Dual drive
Communication: V.92 modem, 10/100 LAN, Wireless LAN 802.11b/g

For as low as $1743 from Pricegrabber.com

For $150 more, I think I'll get the Travelmate Acer TravelMate 8103WLMi instead

Manufacturer Part #LX.T7206.085
Approximate Weight6.4 lbs
Processor Intel Pentium M 745 1.8 GHz
RAM 512 MB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM
Card Reader 5 in 1
Hard Drive 100 GB
Optical Storage DVD±RW (+R dual layer) / DVD-RAM - plug-in module
Display 15.4" TFT active matrix WSXGA+ (1680 x 1050) - 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Graphics Controller ATI MOBILITY RADEON X700 - 128 MB
Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g
Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG
Average Run Time 4 hour(s)
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post #14 of 16
2/6/05 at 11:08pm
I bought 3201XCi from newegg and been using it for a week. Unfortunately I got one that has cooling problem and I am getting it replaced. (New one should be here tomorrow) It's a great laptop, but not the best bang for a buck and there are couple of things I am not too happy about it... lack of S-Video and placement of bluetooth/wireless buttons. As far as heat I can say it doesn't get too hot, certainly you can feel the warmth, but it's bearable even if it's on your lap.
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post #15 of 16
2/6/05 at 11:31pm
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I bought 3201XCi from newegg and been using it for a week. Unfortunately I got one that has cooling problem and I am getting it replaced. (New one should be here tomorrow) It's a great laptop, but not the best bang for a buck and there are couple of things I am not too happy about it... lack of S-Video and placement of bluetooth/wireless buttons. As far as heat I can say it doesn't get too hot, certainly you can feel the warmth, but it's bearable even if it's on your lap.
What was the cooling problem? Also, are those the only complaints you have? lack of s-video and bluetooth/wifi button placement?
Thanks
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post #16 of 16
2/8/05 at 4:41am
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Originally Posted by ctt
What was the cooling problem? Also, are those the only complaints you have? lack of s-video and bluetooth/wifi button placement?
Thanks
well something wrong with the phone it's almost always on. and bluetooth/wifi placed on the front I've pressed it by accident many times
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