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Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB vs Acer TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon

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  • 9differ
  • 10identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon (1.5 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Acer TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Acer TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon has 1 GB more maximum internal memory than the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB (2 GB vs 1 GB).

  • Processor frequency
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:1.5 GHz
    • TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon:1.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:0.5 GB
    • TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon:0.25 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:1 GB
    • TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:40 GB
    • TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon:30 GB

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Comparison of TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB, TravelMate 290LCi P4 Centrino 1.3GHz 15TFT 256MB 30GB DVD&CDRW Lilon
39 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Number of external displays supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB30 GB
HDD speedKnown for one4200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio system with two speakers /MS-Sound compatibleMS-Sound compatible
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedYesYes
DVD write speedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD rewrite speedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical drive removableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers1x Parallel 3x USB 2.0 1x Infrared (FIR) 1x VGA for external monitor 1x 32bit type II PCMIA CardBus slot 1x S-video out (NTSC/PAL) 1x IEEE 1394 port 1x RJ-11 jack 1x RJ-45 jack 1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack 1x microphone/ line-in jack 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter1x Parallel, 3x USB 2.0, 1x Infrared (FIR), 1x VGA for external monitor, 1x 32bit type II PCMIA CardBus slot, 1x S-video out (NTSC/PAL), 1x IEEE 1394 port, 1x RJ-11 jack, 1x RJ-45 jack, 1x speaker/ headphone/ line-out jack, 1x microphone/ line-in jack, 1x DC-in jack for AC adapter, USB, parallel, RJ
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 855GMIntel® 855GM
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one85/86-key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5mm (min.) key travel, 19mm spacing /Built-in touchpad pointing device with ergonomic buttons and integrated scroll key; 12 function keys; 4 cursor keys; two Windows keys /4 launch keys, including Internet, email and 2 user-programmable keys /Embedded numericUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker (for models featuring DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive module)Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker (for models featuring DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive module)
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63 Wh
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one2.84 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)333 x 276 x 32 mm333 x 276 x 32 mm
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffersSlot for Kensington lock BIOS user and supervisor passwordsSlot for Kensington lock, BIOS user and supervisor passwords
Battery typeKnown for one63Wh Lithium-Ion battery packUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65W 3-pin AC + 63Wh Lithium-Ion
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATA/100

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