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Acer Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH vs Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB

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  • 11identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH has 0.5 h more battery life (max) than the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB (5.5 h vs 5 h). The Acer Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH has 0.16 kg more weight than the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB (3 kg vs 2.84 kg). Display diagonal: 39.1 cm (15.4") on the Acer Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH, 38.1 cm (15") on the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB. Display resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels on the Acer Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH, 1024 x 768 pixels on the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB. Native aspect ratio: 16:10 on the Acer Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH, 4:3 on the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:1280 x 800 pixels
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:16:10
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:4:3
  • DVD read speed
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:8x
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:Yes
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:Intel® 855GME
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:Intel® 855GM
  • Battery life (max)
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:5.5 h
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:5 h
  • Weight
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:3 kg
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:2.84 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH:360 x 273 x 335 mm
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:333 x 276 x 32 mm

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Comparison of Aspire 2012WLCi PM 1500 512MB 40GB WXPH, TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB
34 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processoridentical
Processor frequency1.5 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Maximum internal memory1 GB1 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speed4200 RPM4200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon 9700Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS DirectSound-compatible .Aspire virtual surround sound support; built-in stereo speakersAudio system with two speakers /MS-Sound compatible
Optical drive1 differ
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedDiffers8xYes
DVD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DVD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers3x USB 2.0 1x IEEE 1394 port 1x S-video out (NTSC/PAL) 1x Infrared (FIR) 1x Parallel port 1x VGA for external monitor 1x 32bit type II PCMCIA CardBus slot 1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack 1x microphone/ line-in jack 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter 1x RJ-11 jack 1x RJ-45 jack, S-video out, Firewire1x Parallel 3x USB 2.0 1x Infrared (FIR) 1x VGA for external monitor 1x 32bit type II PCMIA 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 adapter
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 855GMEIntel® 855GM
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Notebook Manager Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader Intel PROSet NTI CD Maker 6 Gold CyberLink Power Director Aspire ArcadeNorton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker (for models featuring DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive module)
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition Multilangual (NL/FR/UK) version & Multilangual recovery setMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs5.5 h5 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.84 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 273 x 335 mm333 x 276 x 32 mm
Other features1 differ
Battery typeDiffers64Wh Lithium-Ion battery pack (rapid charge in 2 hours, 3.5 hours charge-in-use )63Wh Lithium-Ion battery pack
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlot for Kensington lock BIOS user and supervisor passwords
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85/86-key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5mm (min.) key travel, 19mm spacing /Built-in touchpad pointing device with ergonomic buttons and integrated scroll key; 12 function keys; 4 cursor keys; two Windows keys /4 launch keys, including Internet, email and 2 user-programmable keys /Embedded numeric

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