Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB vs ASUS M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4"

34specifications compared
9differ
25identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4" has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB (2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The ASUS M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4" has 0.5 GB more internal memory than the Acer TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB (1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The ASUS M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4" has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB (80 GB vs 60 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB has Wake-on-LAN ready. Only the Acer TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB has Wake-on-Ring ready.

Processor frequency
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:1.6 GHz
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":2 GHz
Internal memory
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:0.5 GB
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":1 GB
Internal memory type
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:DDR-SDRAM
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":DDR2-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:60 GB
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":80 GB
Maximum graphics card memory
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:0.064 GB
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":0.128 GB
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:3
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":4
Parallel ports quantity
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:0
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":1
Wake-on-LAN ready
- TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB:Yes
- M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4":No

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Comparison of TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB, M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4"
62 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 4601WLMi, Centrino 1.6GHz Dothan 730, XPP SP2, 15,4" WXGA, 512MB, 60GB, Dual DVD-RW, 802.11g, ATi X600 64MB View product	B ASUS M6V 2.0GHz/1024MB/80GB/15.4"View product
Displayidentical
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	750:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	0.5 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	80 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Ultra-ATA/100	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	4200 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Radeon X600
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	10x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD+R speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R speedKnown for one	4x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RW speedKnown for one	2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4-in-1 Card Reader
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WeightKnown for one	2.95 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	364 x 279 x 33.9 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-Ring readyDiffers	Yes	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 Cells
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V90
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired LAN, Wireless LAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11g
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ASUSDVD Driver CD Nero Express 5 Power Director 2.5ME Medi@Show SE 2.0 Norton Internet Security 2005 Games
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Home

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