Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5612 WLMi_512 vs MSI MegaBook S271B-258DK

47specifications compared
21differ
26identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:39.1 cm (15.4")
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:30.7 cm (12.1")
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:1.66 GHz
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:1.6 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:0.5 GB
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:1 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:1 x 0.5 GB
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:4 GB
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:2 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:80 GB
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:120 GB
Audio system
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:High Definition Audio
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:Azalia ALC 882
Networking features
- Aspire 5612 WLMi_512:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
- MegaBook S271B-258DK:Fast Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of Aspire 5612 WLMi_512, MegaBook S271B-258DK
75 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5612 WLMi_512 View product	B MSI MegaBook S271B-258DK View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™ Duo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.66 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TL-50
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	0.5 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 0.5 GB	1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	80 GB	120 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 950	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Azalia ALC 882
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a/b/g	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® 945GM Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (eDataSecurity Management / eLock Management / ePerformance Management / eRecovery Management / eSettings Management / eNet Management / ePower Management / ePresentation Management), AcerGridVista, Acer Launch manager, Acer Arcade, Adobe Acrobat Reader, CyberLink Power Pr	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.89 kg	1.95 kg
WidthDiffers	358 mm	303 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	225 mm
HeightDiffers	36 mm	28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	358 x 269 x 36 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	Data/Fax V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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