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Acer TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi vs Acer TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 41identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:0.512 MB
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:1 MB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:2 x 0.5 GB
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:1 x 1 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:DVD±RW
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:DVD Super Multi
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:AMD Radeon Xpress 1250
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:AMD Radeon X1250
  • DVI port
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:No
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:Yes
  • Docking connector
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:Yes
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:No
  • ExpressCard slot
    • TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi:No
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI:Yes

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Comparison of TravelMate 4520-6A1G12Mi, TravelMate 5520-6A1G12MI
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 frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for one1600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity120 GB120 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Xpress 1250AMD Radeon X1250
Maximum graphics card memory0.896 GB0.896 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneMS-SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gAcer InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portDiffersNoYes
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
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer 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 ShadowAcer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Adobe Reader CyberLink PowerDVD Microsoft Office Ready 2007 Norton Internet Security NTI CD Maker NTI Shadow
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Differs3 h4 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source71 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg3.02 kg
WidthDiffers331 mm267 mm
DepthDiffers248 mm360 mm
HeightDiffers42 mm30.3 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one331 x 248 x 42 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeITU V.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceACPI 3.0, Mobile PC 2002, DMI 2.0, Wi-Fi
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP

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