Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 2493WLCi vs ASUS F5R-AP027A, BE

59specifications compared
15differ
44identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Processor frequency
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:1.7 GHz
- F5R-AP027A, BE:1.86 GHz
Optical drive type
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:DVD-ROM
- F5R-AP027A, BE:DVD Super Multi
Maximum graphics card memory
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:0.064 GB
- F5R-AP027A, BE:0.128 GB
Audio system
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:Intel High Definition Audio
- F5R-AP027A, BE:Azalia
Front camera
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:No
- F5R-AP027A, BE:Yes
Networking features
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
- F5R-AP027A, BE:Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:IEEE 802.11b/g
- F5R-AP027A, BE:IEEE 802.11a/b/g
SmartCard slot
- TravelMate 2493WLCi:Yes
- F5R-AP027A, BE:No

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Comparison of TravelMate 2493WLCi, F5R-AP027A, BE
85 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 2493WLCi View product	B ASUS F5R-AP027A, BE View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	16 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Celeron® M
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.7 GHz	1.86 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	533 MHz	533 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 0.5 GB	1 x 0.5 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	80 GB	80 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.064 GB	0.128 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 950	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Intel High Definition Audio	Azalia
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Supported audio standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SoundBlaster Pro
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffers	No	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet	Fast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	88
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Home Basic
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery4, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, NTI CD-Maker	Symantec Norton 2006 (trial) Acrobat Reader 5.1 Nero V6.x Power4Gear+ Asus Screen Saver Asus Live Update Asus Life frame II Net 4 switch Multi-Frame Power 4 Phone Color Enhancement ASUS Wireless Console Instant fun+
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4800 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.77 kg	2.65 kg
WidthDiffers	358 mm	365 mm
DepthDiffers	265 mm	262 mm
HeightDiffers	36 mm	27 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	358 x 265 x 36 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS & HDD Password
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	Data/Fax V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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