Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 9423WSMib_2048 vs Acer Aspire 9424WMi

117specifications compared
11differ
106identical
2known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:T5500
- Aspire 9424WMi:T5600
Processor frequency
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:1.66 GHz
- Aspire 9424WMi:1.83 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:Socket 479
- Aspire 9424WMi:Socket 478
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:10
- Aspire 9424WMi:11
Total storage capacity
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:120 GB
- Aspire 9424WMi:160 GB
HDD interface
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:SATA
- Aspire 9424WMi:Ultra-ATA/100
Maximum graphics card memory
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:0.128 GB
- Aspire 9424WMi:0.4 GB
Wireless technology
- Aspire 9423WSMib_2048:IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth
- Aspire 9424WMi:IEEE 802.11a/b/g

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Comparison of Aspire 9423WSMib_2048, Aspire 9424WMi
119 specifications	A Acer Aspire 9423WSMib_2048 View product	B Acer Aspire 9424WMi View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.2 cm (17")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution	1440 x 900 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display brightness	200 cd/m²	200 cd/m²
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5500	T5600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.66 GHz	1.83 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	667 MHz	667 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
Processor lithography	65 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codename	Merom	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	B2	B2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	34 W	34 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)	1.0375 - 1.30 V	1.0375 - 1.30 V
Number of Processing Die Transistors	291 M	291 M
Processing Die size	143 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	11
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 1 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	160 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	Ultra-ATA/100
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300	NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.128 GB	0.4 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	Intel High Definition Audio	Intel High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking features	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
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® 945PM Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled software	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet / ePower / ePresentation / eDataSecurity / eLock / eRecovery / eSettings / ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Arcade, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, CyberLink Power Producer, NTI CD Maker	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet / ePower / ePresentation / eDataSecurity / eLock / eRecovery / eSettings / ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Arcade, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, CyberLink Power Producer, NTI CD Maker
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	No	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	27253	27254
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)	2 h	2 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	3.68 kg	3.68 kg
Width	400 mm	400 mm
Depth	295 mm	295 mm
Height	40 mm	40 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	400 x 295 x 40 mm	400 x 295 x 40 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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