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Acer Aspire 5542-302G50Mn vs Acer Aspire 5542-504G50MN

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 72identical
  • 4known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:M300
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:M500
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:2 GHz
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:2.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:2 GB
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:1 x 2 GB
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:2 x 2 GB
  • Operating system installed
    • Aspire 5542-302G50Mn:Linux
    • Aspire 5542-504G50MN:Windows 7 Home Premium

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Comparison of Aspire 5542-302G50Mn, Aspire 5542-504G50MN
81 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness220 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall8 ms8 ms
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneAMD AthlonUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersM300M500
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 4200AMD Radeon HD 4200
Discrete graphics card memory0.25 GB0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memory1.919 GB1.919 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology802.11 b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR2.1+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD M880GAMD M880G
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-McAfee Internet Security Suite 2009, -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007.
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Acer Arcade Deluxe, -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -NTI Media Maker, -Acer eRecovery Management.
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48.8 Wh48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)3 h3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.8 kg2.8 kg
Width383 mm383 mm
Depth250 mm250 mm
Height (front)2.6 cm2.6 cm
Height (rear)3.7 cm3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeITU V.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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