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Acer TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G vs Acer Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 11identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G has 1.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB (2.8 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Acer TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G has 0.56 kg more weight than the Acer Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB (3.36 kg vs 2.8 kg). CD read speed: 24x on the Acer TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G, Yes on the Acer Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB. CD write speed: 10x on the Acer TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G, Yes on the Acer Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB. CD rewrite speed: 8x on the Acer TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G, Yes on the Acer Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB.

  • Processor frequency
    • TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G:2.8 GHz
    • Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB:1.4 GHz
  • CD read speed
    • TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G:24x
    • Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB:Yes
  • CD write speed
    • TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G:10x
    • Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB:Yes
  • CD rewrite speed
    • TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G:8x
    • Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB:Yes
  • DVD read speed
    • TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G:8x
    • Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB:Yes
  • Motherboard chipset
    • TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G:Intel® 852GME
    • Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB:Intel® 855GM
  • Weight
    • TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G:3.36 kg
    • Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB:2.8 kg

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Comparison of TRAVELMATE 254LCI P4-2.8G, Travelmate 291LCI Cen 1.4 40GB 512MB
31 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 frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio system with two speakers /MS-Sound compatible .Audio system with two speakers
Optical drive4 differ
CD read speedDiffers24xYes
CD write speedDiffers10xYes
CD rewrite speedDiffers8xYes
DVD read speedDiffers8xYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersIntegrated 10/100 Mbps Fast EthernetWireless LAN
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x RJ-45 jack for Ethernet 1 x RJ-11 jack for modem 1 x ECP/EPP compliant parallel port 1 x Infrared (FIR) port 1 x external VGA port 2 x CardBus type II PCMCIA slots 1 x DC-in jack for AC adapter 1 x line-in jack 1 x line-out jack (external speakers/headphones)1x 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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 852GMEIntel® 855GM
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard typeDiffers84/85/88-key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 3mm (min.) key travel / Built-in touchpad pointing device with ergonomic buttons and integrated scroll key /4 launch keys, including Internet and email (with LED for received mail) and 2 user-programmable keys /Embedded numeric keypad /International language85/86-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
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Notebook Manager Acer Launch Manager Acer System Recovery CD Norton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader CyberLink PowerDVD (not for CD-ROM models) NTI CD-Maker (for models featuring DVD/CD-RW combo drive or DVD-RW drive)Norton AntiVirus Adobe Acrobat Reader Cyberlink PowerDVD NTI CD Maker (for models featuring DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW drive module)
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition, or Microsoft Windows XP Professional EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.36 kg2.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 x 276 x 32 mm
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceACPI

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