Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5220-050508_XPP vs MSI Megabook VR600-C1858VHB

48specifications compared
15differ
33identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Processor frequency
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:1.73 GHz
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:1.86 GHz
Discrete graphics card model
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:Intel® GMA X3100
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:Intel® GMA 950
Audio system
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:High Definition Audio
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:HD
Networking features
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:Gigabit Ethernet
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:GBIT LAN
S/PDIF out port
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:No
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:Yes
ExpressCard slot
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:Yes
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:1
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
- Extensa 5220-050508_XPP:Type II
- Megabook VR600-C1858VHB:No

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Comparison of Extensa 5220-050508_XPP, Megabook VR600-C1858VHB
74 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5220-050508_XPP View product	B MSI Megabook VR600-C1858VHB View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Celeron® M
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	1.86 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	1 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	533 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 0.5 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	80 GB	80 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.5 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	GBIT LAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b/g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces5 differ
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	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel GL960 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	103
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Home Basic
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	358 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	259 mm
HeightKnown for one	43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 267 x 43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	Fax/Modem
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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