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Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB vs ASUS NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*

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  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP* has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB (1.6 GHz vs 1.5 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 ASUS NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP* (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB has 0.09 kg more weight than the ASUS NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP* (2.84 kg vs 2.75 kg). DVD read speed: Yes on the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB, 8x on the ASUS NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*. Compatible operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition on the Acer TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB, Microsoft Windows XP Professional on the ASUS NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*.

  • Processor frequency
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:1.5 GHz
    • NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*:1.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:0.5 GB
    • NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*:0.25 GB
  • DVD read speed
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:Yes
    • NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*:8x
  • Weight
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:2.84 kg
    • NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*:2.75 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB:333 x 276 x 32 mm
    • NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*:328 x 288 x 38 mm

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Comparison of TM 292LMi_512 Centrino 1.5GHz WXPH 15TFT 512MB DDR RAM (2x 256MB) 40GB, NB ASUS A3521N-BP/P Dothan 725(1.6G)XP*
36 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
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speed4200 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio system with two speakers /MS-Sound compatibleSoundBlaster Pro compatible
Optical drive1 differ
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD read speedDiffersYes8x
DVD write speedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD rewrite speedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
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 adapter1 x EPP/ECP Parallel port/D-sub 25-pin 1 x Headphone-out jack 1 x Microphone-in jack 1 x Lin-in Jack 1 x RJ11 Modem jack for phone line 1 x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x Card Reader 1 x Type II PCMCIA Slot
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 855GMIntel® 855GM
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersNorton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker (for models featuring DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive module)-ASUSDVD XP -Power Director V2.5 ME -Medi@Show V2.0 SE -Norton 2005 (90 dagen gratis update) -Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 -NERO Express V6.0 -ASUS Probe V2.10 -ASUS Live Update -ASUS ChkMail -ASUS Hotkey -ASUS Power4 Gear+
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.84 kg2.75 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs333 x 276 x 32 mm328 x 288 x 38 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra DMA/100
Other features2 differ
Security featuresDiffersSlot for Kensington lock BIOS user and supervisor passwords-BIOS booting / HDD User Password -Kensington lock hole mechanisme
Battery typeDiffers63Wh Lithium-Ion battery pack8 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Bundled hardwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-CMOS Camera -notebook tas -muis
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.064 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source

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