Acer isn't pitching its new TravelMate Timeline 8481T as an Ultrabook, but maybe that's because Intel is still finalizing its list of qualifications. As it stands, the 8481T is a 14-inch ultraportable that weighs just 3.7 pounds and struts around with a 0.87-inch profile, and that's with the 8-cell battery Acer says will provide up to 13 hours of run time. And though the LCD measures 14 inches, Acer trimmed the bezel by a third so that it would fit in a 13.3-inch footprint.

One of the items Acer had on display at the Computex convention in Taiwan earlier this year was its TravelMate 8481 notebook. Making the most of the available real estate, Acer crammed a 14-inch ComfyView HD (136x768) LCD display with LED backlight into a 13-inch footprint, a feat that required virtually eliminating the bezel altogether to increase the screen area by 15 percent. According to Acer, the display is part of what makes the 8481 "a true road warrior," and it will hit the road in August in the U.K.

It's usually not too difficult finding a power outlet no matter where you're at, but that won't do you any good if your juice-deprived gadget needs to sip on a USB connector for a refill. Travelmate's USB Power Adapter seeks to solve this problem with not one, but two USB ports on a single plug-in device.

Not only does it come with two USB ports accessible via a retractable USB cable, but a bevy of connector tips and charging plugs keeps you covered in most situations. Tips include an iPod/iPhone, Sony Ericson, Motorola HTC/Dopod, and two Nokia tips (one standard, one small), along with a car cigarette plug.

The USB adapter is available now for $25.