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Acer TravelMate 2494 WLCi vs MSI MegaBook S271B-258DK

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  • 47specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 25identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:1.86 GHz
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:1.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:0.5 GB
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:1 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:1 x 0.5 GB
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:1 x 1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:80 GB
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:120 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:DVD-ROM
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:DVD Super Multi DL
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:High Definition Audio
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:Azalia ALC 882
  • Networking features
    • TravelMate 2494 WLCi:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
    • MegaBook S271B-258DK:Fast Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of TravelMate 2494 WLCi, MegaBook S271B-258DK
76 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display response rise/fallKnown for one16 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTL-50
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 0.5 GB1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB120 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD Super Multi DL
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 950Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.064 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioAzalia ALC 882
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetFast Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP ProfessionalWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery4, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, NTI CD-MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.77 kg1.95 kg
WidthDiffers358 mm303 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm225 mm
HeightDiffers36 mm28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one358 x 265 x 36 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersV.92Data/Fax V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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