With its speedy performance and sporty, sophisticated design, the Ferrari 1100 is considered as the crown jewel of Acer's notebooks. From the racing check pattern to the Ferrari's insignia, this notebook is sure to turn heads. This time, the crown jewel just got a whole lot better with the inclusion of an optical drive. Performance-wise, The 1100 blazed through the benchmarks like a well-oiled machine. The reviewer was able to install Vista updates, scan the computer for viruses, and surf the Web at the same time. Though hard core gaming still not recommended for the 1100, it should be able to do most other applications you need. However, the power comes at a price. The reviewer stated that the battery lasted for only 2hrs and 9 minutes during their test. Unfortunately there's only one preconfigured SKU for the 1100 right now, and no additional batteries are available. If you want to stand out in a crowd and at the same time have plenty of power in your fingertips, the Ferrari 1100 is a great choice.