Acer TravelMate 8472TG

Solid case with a robust surface ; Matte display with good brightness ; Hybrid technology gives the user the choice between battery life and performance ; Long runtimes with Intel HD ; Good system performance ; Relatively light weight, including DVD...

Awkward interface arrangement ; No eSata or USB 3.0 ; No digital monitor output ; Low contrast screen with pale colors ; No higher resolutions as 1366 x 768 are selectable with the GT330M ; Constantly running fan, loud when overloaded ; Slow hard drive

that so few models are equipped with hybrid technology and seem to have to make do with little support