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Acer Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP vs ASUS X50N-AP179C, UK

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 36identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor frequency
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:1.73 GHz
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:1.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:1 GB
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:1 x 1 GB
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:2 x 1 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:Intel® GMA X3100
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:NVIDIA GeForce 7000M
  • Audio system
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:High Definition Audio
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:Azalia (HDA)
  • Networking features
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:Gigabit Ethernet
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:Fast Ethernet, WLAN
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:1
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:0
  • CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
    • Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP:1
    • X50N-AP179C, UK:0

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Comparison of Extensa 5220-1A1G12_XPP, X50N-AP179C, UK
83 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display response rise/fallKnown for one16 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity120 GB120 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X3100NVIDIA GeForce 7000M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioAzalia (HDA)
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP ProfessionalWindows Vista Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer 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, NTI CD Maker / NTI ShadowYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm365 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm262 mm
Height (front)Differs3.03 cm2.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.3 cm3.5 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel GL960 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source

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