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Acer Aspire 5612 WLMi_512 vs MSI MegaBook S271B-258DK

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  • 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
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Core™ DuoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTL-50
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 0.5 GB1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB120 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 950Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioAzalia ALC 882
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a/b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 945GM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 PrUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.89 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers358 mm303 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm225 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one358 x 269 x 36 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92Data/Fax V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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