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Acer Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024 vs HP Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 34identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:1.7 GHz
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:1.2 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:400 MHz
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:533 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:100 GB
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:60 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:Intel® GMA 900
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel® GMA 950
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:0.128 GB
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:0.224 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:No
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:Yes
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024:3
    • Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC:2

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Comparison of Aspire 1642ZWLMi_1024, Compaq nc2400 Intel® Core™ Duo Processor U2500 1024M/60G 12.1" WXGA DVD+/-RW WXP Pro Notebook PC
89 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ Duo
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.2 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz533 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers100 GB60 GB
HDD speed4200 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900Intel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.224 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Pro & MS Sound compatibleHP Premier Sound HDA 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel or Broadcom Wireless LAN 802.11 and/or Bluetooth 2.0 Intel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g MOW2 mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, AC adapter, RJ-11, RJ-45, Firewire (1394a)
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 945GM Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadPointing Stick
Keyboard layoutDiffersAZERTYQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer eManager (including eDataSecurity, eLock, ePerformance, ePresentation, eSettings, ePower Management and eRecovery), Acer Grid Vista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Arcade, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, NTI CD-MakerAdditional softwares available from the Web: HP Client Manager Interface, Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools HP Wireless Assistant (on select models), HP Mobile Printing Driver, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Sonic
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com, Windows Vista capable
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers46
Battery life (max)Known for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock slot, Smart Card Reader (optional)
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg1.29 kg
WidthDiffers364 mm282 mm
DepthDiffers279 mm213 mm
HeightDiffers39 mm25 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one364 x 279 x 39 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 950
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools HP Enhanced DriveLock HP TPM
Infrared data portNoNo
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3-cell, 6-cell or 9-cell Lithium-Ion battery
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 65W Smart AC adapter 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery internal
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Monitor Stand, HP External MultiBay II (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards or 1 integrated Smart Card reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional External Multibay II devices
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, HP Enhanced Drivelock, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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