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Acer Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB vs Lenovo ThinkPad T43

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 26identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • ThinkPad T43:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T43:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:16:10
    • ThinkPad T43:4:3
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:AMD
    • ThinkPad T43:Intel
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:1.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad T43:1.86 GHz
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:DDR-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad T43:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:80 GB
    • ThinkPad T43:60 GB
  • HDD speed
    • Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB:4200 RPM
    • ThinkPad T43:5400 RPM

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Comparison of Aspire3023WLMi SempronXP3000+ 15.4TFT (CrystalBrite) 512MB 80GB, ThinkPad T43
75 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB60 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra-ATA/100
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon X700AMD Mobility Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.064 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio systemKnown for oneMS-Sound compatibleUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive1 differ
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers10x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
DVD+R speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD+RW speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW speedKnown for one4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Double Layer DVD read speedKnown for one2.4xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers01
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDocking/Port Replicator
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton AntiVirus, CyberLink PowerProducer, Adobe Reader, NTI CD Maker, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eManager (ePresentation, eRecovery, eSettings), Acer GridVistaIBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Differs3 h3.7 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg2.57 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs363 x 278 x 33 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
Other features2 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers56K ITU V.92V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Battery typeKnown for one8 cellUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source

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