The Acer TravelMate 8210-6038 ($2,999 list) is a desktop replacement that's designed to perform. Although it is considered a business laptop, it has features that cross over to the media side. The carbon-fiber lid is reminiscent of the Acer Ferrari 5000, and a 15.4-inch widescreen screams multimedia. The biggest addition, however, is the BD-RW (Blu-ray) recordable drive, which enables burning high-definition video discs. But despite adding such a high-profile component, Acer is clearly gearing the Blu-ray drive for backup purposes. The system is missing the media accessories, such as a remote control, a built-in sensor, and even playback buttons, that are needed to enhance the HD playback experience.