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Acer Aspire 3003LMi vs HP nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 23identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 3003LMi:38.1 cm (15")
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 3003LMi:1024 x 768 pixels
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 3003LMi:4:3
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 3003LMi:1.8 GHz
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 3003LMi:0.128 MB
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 3003LMi:0.5 GB
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:1 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire 3003LMi:DDR-SDRAM
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 3003LMi:60 GB
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:80 GB

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96 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor3 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.128 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Processor technologyDiffersAMD PowerNow! & 3DNow ProfessionalIntel Centrino Mobile
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB80 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility FireGL V5000
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS-Sound compatibleHP Premier Sound
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Premier Sound 16-bit sound, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersAcer SignalUpIEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, Y
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless complianceKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
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
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, power, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-video TV out, serial, Firewire (1394a), Fast IR
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual point Full-sized
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer eManager Acer Grid Vista Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Acer Arcade Norton AntiVirus Adobe Reader NTI CD-MakerInterVideo WinDVD, HP Client Manager Software, Smart Card Security, HP One-Touch Button, HP Mobile Print, Synaptics Touchpad, HP Help & Support, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com FreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com (May vary by country)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one29 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock (optional), Integrated Smart Card Reader
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °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 - 90%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersACPI 1.0b Mobile PC 2001 DMI 2.0 Wi-Fi CCXMCAD: AutoDesk AutoCAD 2005, AutoDesk Inventor V7, V8, V9, Bentley MicroStation, Dassault CATIA V5, I-DEAS 10 W2K, I-DEAS 11, Unigraphics NX, Unigraphics NX2, ICEM Surf, PTC Pro/Engineer/Mechanica Wildfire, 2.0 SolidWorks 2003, 2004, 2005, Solid Edge V15, V16, MSC.Patran; DCC: Alias Studio Tools V11
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.76 kg2.63 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs364 x 279 x 38.9 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATI Mobility FireGL V5000
Other features3 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Power managementDiffersACPI8-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 90W AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery internal
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92 Data/Fax56K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, Vertical Stand, HP External MultiBay II cradle (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PCMCIA Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards 1 integrated smart card reader,1 secure digital slot
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated Multibay II devices DVD+/-RW Multibay II
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, HP DriveLock, HP TPM Embedded Security Module (on selected models)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS user & supervisor passwordsUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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