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Acer TravelMate 2486WXMi vs Acer TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 43identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:1.6 GHz
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:1.7 GHz
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:2 GB
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:4 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:DVD Super Multi
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:Intel® GMA 950
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:AMD Radeon Xpress 1250
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:0.224 GB
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:0.896 GB
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:High Definition Audio
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:MS-Sound
  • Networking features
    • TravelMate 2486WXMi:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
    • TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi:Gigabit Ethernet

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Comparison of TravelMate 2486WXMi, TravelMate 5520-5A1G12Mi
71 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for one533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTK-53
Memory1 differ
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 0.5 GB2 x 0.5 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity120 GB120 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 950AMD Radeon Xpress 1250
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.224 GB0.896 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioMS-Sound
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard function keys1212
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower / ePresentation / eLock / eRecovery / eSettings / ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, NTI CD-MakerAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, NTI CD Maker, NTI Shadow
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)2.5 h2.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.88 kg
WidthDiffers351 mm360 mm
DepthDiffers251 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers35 mm43 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs341 x 251 x 35 mm360 x 267 x 43 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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