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Acer Aspire 9503EWSMi vs Acer TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 36identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB has 0.7 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 9503EWSMi (2.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire 9503EWSMi (2 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer Aspire 9503EWSMi (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB has DVI port. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17") on the Acer Aspire 9503EWSMi, 39.1 cm (15.4") on the Acer TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:43.2 cm (17")
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:1440 x 900 pixels
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:1.5 GHz
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:1 MB
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:2 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:400 MHz
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:533 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:0.5 GB
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:60 GB
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:120 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 9503EWSMi:Intel® GMA 900
    • TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB:AMD Radeon X700

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Comparison of Aspire 9503EWSMi, TravelMate 8106WLMib_ASA Centrino 2.2GHz 1GB 120GB
79 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one16 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel SpeedStepUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB120 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900AMD Radeon X700
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby Digital Live & MS SoundSoundBlaster-Pro & MS DirectSound-compatible
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet; Wireless LANEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Wireless technologyKnown for oneAcer SignalUpUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless complianceKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers54
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for one1x ExpressCard slotUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one103Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer GridVista 2.0 Acer Launch Manager Acer Arcade 2.0 Norton AntiVirus (trial) Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker Acer Empowering Technology: - Acer eDataSecurity Management - Acer eLock Management - Acer ePerformance Management - Acer eRecovery Management - Acer eSettings Management - AcNorton Anti-Virus, Adobe Reader, Acer Empowering Technology, CyberLink PowerDVD, NTI CD-maker, PlatinumSecret suite, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)4 h4 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3.37 kg2.86 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs402 x 286 x 38.2 mm363 x 266 x 34 mm
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS user & supervisor passwordsUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portYesYes
Power managementKnown for oneACPI 2.2Unknown — not stated by the source
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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA

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