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Acer Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM vs NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR

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  • 14differ
  • 6identical
  • 18known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM has 0.5 GHz more processor frequency than the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR (1.8 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR has 10 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM (30 GB vs 20 GB). The NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR has 0.016 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the Acer Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM (0.032 GB vs 0.016 GB). Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Acer Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM, 38.4 cm (15.1") on the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR. Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Acer Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM, 1400 x 1050 pixels on the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:38.4 cm (15.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:1024 x 768 pixels
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:1.8 GHz
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:1.3 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:20 GB
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:30 GB
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:0.016 GB
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:0.032 GB
  • CD rewrite speed
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:12x
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:8x
  • DVD read speed
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:8x
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:24x
  • Weight
    • Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM:2.9 kg
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:3.34 kg

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Comparison of Aspire 1304XC A1800 20GB 256MB RAM, VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR
38 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")38.4 cm (15.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneAMD AthlonUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
Cache internalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.25 GB0.25 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers20 GB30 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneSavage4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.016 GB0.032 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS DirectSound-compatible, Audio system with two stereo speakers2 speakers (stereo)
Optical drive2 differ
CD read speed24x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers12x8x
DVD read speedDiffers8x24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersBuilt in 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet, YMiniPCI solution 802.11b (Intel PRO/Wireless 2100)., GbE LAN (10/100/1000) onmotherboard
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers1 x Type III or 1 x Type II/I CardBus PCMCIA slot, 1 x RJ-11 jack for modem, 1 x RJ-45 jack for Ethernet, 1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter, 1 x ECP/EPP-compliant parallel port, 1 x external VGA port, 1 x headphone-out jack, 1 x microphone-in jack, 1x Kensington lock socket, 2 x USB portsUSB ports: 4x USB 2.0 (2x back side / 2x left side) Parallel port 1x 25pin D-sub (back side) Serial port: 1x 9pin D-sub (back side) PS/2 port: 1x (back side) IdDA port: 1x IEEE 1394 port: No Audio jack ports: Head phone, Mic In and H/W volume (Front side) Modem RJ-11 port: 1x (back side) LAN RJ-45 p
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton AntiVirus; PowerDVD; NTI CD Maker (for models with DVD/CD-RW combo drive)Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer XP Communication: Microsoft Outlook Express XP Soft DVD: PowerDVD 4.0 XP (only for DVD or combo DVD/CD-RW models) Soft CD writer: RecordNow DX (only for combo DVD/CD-RW models) Antivirus: Norton Antivirus 2002 Others: MS Works 7.0 Drivers: Microsoft Windows 2000
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoftWindows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg3.34 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs320 x 262 x 34 mm327 x 269.5 x 40 mm
Hard driveidentical
Diskette drive memoryKnown for one1.44 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUltra DMA-100Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Bundled hardwareKnown for oneManual; power supply; battery; recovery facilityUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRecovery partition HDD:Yes 2 levels passwords: Yes Kensington slot: Yes PIN Code: Yes (Personal Identification Number)
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 855GM
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 keys – standard layout
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C

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