Over a year ago we had reviewed the Acer Ferrari 1002 WTMi but we weren't too impressed with the laptop. Though it was lightweight and had a pleasing design, it scored below par on system performance and battery life. Recently Acer updated this model, promising better performance and significantly enhanced battery life. Does it live up to the promise? Let’s find out.
Like its predecessors, the Ferrari 1100 has retained its trademark Ferrari design. It still has the same basic black color and design as the 1002, but the red stripes are missing. The lid retains the famous Ferrari logo (the prancing stallion) and apart from this icon, there is nothing to indicate that this is a Ferrari co-sponsored product. Acer would be advised to borrow a leaf out of the book of Asus, whose Lamborghini products have the same consistent styling as the powerful sports cars the brand is supposed to embody.
Another thing we noticed was that for a 12.1 inch laptop, the 1100 is rather heavy. It weighs in at 4.4 pounds (1.9 kilos) – a good half-kilo more than the 1002. This can be attributed to the thick plastic the laptop is liberally clad with. There is an upside to this: compared to the 1002, it feels a lot more sturdy. The 1100 is not only noticeably larger but also feels more secure and comfortable. It will certainly weather the elements a lot better. Oddly, while the area around the LCD panel is a shiny black almost-ghetto mirror finish, the keyboard area is a dull and ugly matte finish. This weird contrast and lack of color could put some people off.
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