Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer vs Lenovo ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz

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  • 20differ
  • 28identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz (1.73 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Acer Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz 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). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz has SmartCard slot. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz has infrared data port.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:16:10
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:4:3
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:1.73 GHz
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:1.6 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:533 MHz
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:400 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:0.5 GB
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:1 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:DVD±RW
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:No
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer:2
    • ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz:1

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Comparison of Aspire 1642WLMi_60 Pentium Centrino 1.7GHz, 15.4TFT CrystalBrite, 512MB (2x256), 60GB, DVD-Dual double layer, ThinkPad X41 PM 778 LV 1.6GHz
54 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers533 MHz400 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundBlaster-Pro & MS Sound-compatibleSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTrackpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, Acer Launch Manager, NTI CD Maker,Acer GridVista, Acer ArcadeAccess program, ThinkVantage Access Connections, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg1.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs364 x 279 x 39 mm268 x 211 x 21 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features3 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Supervisor password -Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -Power-on password -Security lock slot
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-Ring readyDiffersYesNo
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceX4 Dock / X4 UltraBase

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