Acer seem to be pushing this particular model as a serious business machine, there will probably be plenty of options to choose from, all of which will feature a 14-inch Acer ComfyView LED-backlit display which supports a maximum resolution of 1366 x 768.

The model Engadget got to see boasted an Intel Core i7 processor, Intel HD Graphics 3000, a fingerprint reader, a battery which allows for up to 13 hours of life, Windows 7 Home Premium, a built-in webcam and a 320GB HDD.

In terms of connectivity and ports you get one USB 3.0 port (which features power-off USB charging), HDMI-out and Bluetooth 3.0+HS, there is no mention of WiFi b/g/n but this is pretty much guaranteed these days. Photos over at Engadget clearly show that there is an eSata port, VGA-out, heaphone and microphone jacks, 2 x USB 2.0 ports and a Kensington lock slot.

One strange thing about the Acer TravelMate 8481 is the fact that it boasts a super-thin bezel, this sounds great, however the display does not meet the bezel so it has a black frame around it, you can see what we are trying to explain via the image below.

Does the TravelMate 8481 interest you?