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Acer Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW vs Acer ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 18identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8 has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW (1.8 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Acer ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8 has 40 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW (80 GB vs 40 GB). Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP on the Acer Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition on the Acer ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8. Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 279 x 38.9 mm on the Acer Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW, 364 x 279 x 39 mm on the Acer ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8.

  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW:1.5 GHz
    • ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8:1.8 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW:40 GB
    • ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8:80 GB
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW:364 x 279 x 38.9 mm
    • ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8:364 x 279 x 39 mm

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Comparison of Aspire 1681WLMi 1.5GHz/512MB/40GB QW, ASPIRE 1684WLMI PMC745-1.8
100 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
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source745
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDothan
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cache internalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB80 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4200 RPM
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon 9700AMD Radeon 9700
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundBlaster-Pro and MS DirectSound-compatible
Number of built-in speakers22
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking typeKnown for oneWLAN, EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIntel PRO/Wireless 2200BGUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless complianceKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers3x USB 2.0 1x Infrared (FIR) 1x VGA for external monitor 1x 32bit type II PCMCIA CardBus slot 1x S-video out (NTSC/PAL) 1x IEEE 1394 port 1x RJ-11 jack 1x RJ-45 jack 1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack 1x microphone/ line-in jack 1x DC-in jack for AC adapterFirewire (IEEE-1394), 3x USB 2.0, 1x FIR, 1x RJ-45 ethernet, 1x RJ-11 modem, external (VGA) display port, S-video/TV-out, 1x PC Card slot (1x Type II)
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 855GMEIntel® 855GME
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAspire Arcade Norton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager Acer System Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recovery (This feature uses 2 GB of hard disc space)Norton AntiVirus, CyberLink PowerDVD, Adobe Reader, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eManager, NTI CD Maker, Disc-to-disc recovery (uses 2GB of HD-space)
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XPMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27591
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)5 h5 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Weight2.95 kg2.95 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source364 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source279 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs364 x 279 x 38.9 mm364 x 279 x 39 mm
Other features1 differ
Special featuresDiffers3-in-1 card reader DualView support MPEG-2/DVD hardware assisted capability Aspire CinemaVision video technology Aspire ClearVision video optimisation MS-Sound compatible3-in-1 card reader: supporting Secure Digital, MultiMediaCard en Memory Stick
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Security featuresKnown for oneSlot for Kensington lock BIOS user and supervisor passwordsUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for oneACPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneDMI 2.0 ACPI Mobile PC2001 Wi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source

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