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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
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
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 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
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)
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
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
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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