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Acer Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB vs Acer Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 32identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer (2 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Acer Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB has 0.5 GB more internal memory than the Acer Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer (1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The Acer Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB has 40 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer (100 GB vs 60 GB). Only the Acer Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB has S/PDIF out port. Only the Acer Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB has SmartCard slot.

  • Processor frequency
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:2 GHz
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:1.73 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:1 GB
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:0.5 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:100 GB
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:60 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:AMD Radeon X700
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:Intel® GMA 900
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:0.256 GB
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:0.128 GB
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:1
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:0
  • S/PDIF out port
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:Yes
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:No
  • SmartCard slot
    • Asp1694WLMi_256 Cent2.0 1024MB 100GB AZB:Yes
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:No

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56 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers100 GB60 GB
HDD speedKnown for one4200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon X700Intel® GMA 900
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS-Sound compatibleSoundBlaster-Pro & MS Sound-compatible
Number of built-in speakers22
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 915PM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Arcade, Norton AntiVirus, CyberLink PowerDVD, Adobe Reader, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Empowering Technology, NTI CD Maker, Acer GridVistaNorton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD Maker,Acer GridVista, Acer Arcade
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.95 kg2.94 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)364 x 279 x 39 mm364 x 279 x 39 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneSlot for Kensington lock BIOS, user and supervisor passwordsUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Battery typeKnown for one8 CellUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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