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Acer Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D vs ASUS W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 10identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D (1.7 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The ASUS W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D (80 GB vs 60 GB). The ASUS W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr has 0.2 kg more weight than the Acer Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D (3.2 kg vs 3 kg). Display resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels on the Acer Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D, 1680 x 1050 pixels on the ASUS W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr. Motherboard chipset: Intel® 855GME on the Acer Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D, Intel® 855PM on the ASUS W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr.

  • Display resolution
    • Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D:1280 x 800 pixels
    • W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D:1.5 GHz
    • W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr:1.7 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D:60 GB
    • W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr:80 GB
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D:Intel® 855GME
    • W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr:Intel® 855PM
  • Weight
    • Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D:3 kg
    • W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr:3.2 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D:360 x 273 x 335 mm
    • W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr:364 x 264 x 32 mm

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Comparison of Aspire2012WLMi Cent 1.5GHz XPH 15.4TFT WXGA (2x 256MB) 60GB HDD Dual D, W1G 15.4/dvd-r/1.7/512/80/xppr
48 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB80 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSmartMediaUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon 9700AMD Radeon 9700
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio systemKnown for oneBuilt-in stereo speakers Aspire virtual surround sound support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD+R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4x
DVD-R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RW speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersWake-on-LAN ready, Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers3x USB 2.0 1x IEEE 1394 port 1x S-video out (NTSC/PAL) 1x Infrared (FIR) 1x Parallel port 1x VGA for external monitor 1x 32bit type II PCMCIA CardBus slot 1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack 1x microphone/ line-in jack 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter 1x RJ-11 jack 1x RJ-45 jack1 x Infrared port support SIR-115.2Kbps IrDA V1.1 1 x Video & Audio in Jack (subject to different models) 1 x Headphone-out & SPDIF combo jack 1 x Microphone-in 1 x Line-in jack 1 x CIR for remote controller 1 x mini RF connector (subject to different models) 1 x VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin for exter
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 855GMEIntel® 855PM
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Notebook Manager Acer Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader Intel PROSet NTI CD Maker 6 Gold CyberLink Power Director Aspire ArcadeASUSDVD/Driver CD/Nero Express 5/ Power Director 2.5ME/ Medi@Show SE 2.0/ Norton Internet Security 2005/ Games
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs360 x 273 x 335 mm364 x 264 x 32 mm
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-BIOS Booting / HDD User Password -Kensington lock hole provided
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Bundled hardwareDiffersMemory expansion modules Additional battery Additional AC adapter-notebook tas -muis
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one65W 3-pin ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one64Wh Lithium-Ion 5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneDualView support Aspire cinema vision video encoded technology Aspire clear vision video input optimisation technology MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out support (NTSC/PAL)Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one85/86-key, inverted "T" cursor layout; 3 mm (minimum) key travelUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneWireless button with LEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for oneInternet, email with LED, and two user-programmable buttonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneTemperature & humidity test Free drop test Acoustics test Weight pressure tests Shock and vibration test Electrostatic discharge test MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) test Hinge life test Spill test Microsoft Windows XP ACPI Mobile PC2001 MBIOS 2.3 Support with asset tag capabilityUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for onesupporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0Unknown — not stated by the source

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