Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 vs Acer TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12

61specifications compared
8differ
53identical
8known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:TL-56
- TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12:TK-53
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:1.8 GHz
- TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12:1.7 GHz
Maximum graphics card memory
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:0.896 GB
- TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12:0.384 GB
Networking features
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
- TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12:Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:IEEE 802.11b/g
- TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12:IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:Yes
- TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12:No
Operating system installed
- TravelMate 5520-301G12:Windows Vista Business
- TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12:Windows Vista Home Premium

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Comparison of TravelMate 5520-301G12, TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12
69 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5520-301G12 View product	B Acer TravelMate 5520G-5A1G12 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
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers	TL-56	TK-53
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.7 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	1 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	1600 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 0.5 GB	2 x 0.5 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	120 GB	120 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD±RW	DVD±RW
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Radeon Xpress 1250	AMD Radeon Xpress 1250
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.896 GB	0.384 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	MS-Sound	MS-Sound
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer 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 Shadow	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, Norton Internet Security, NTI CD Maker, NTI Shadow
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)	2.5 h	2.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	2.88 kg	2.88 kg
Width	360 mm	360 mm
Depth	267 mm	267 mm
Height	43 mm	43 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	360 x 267 x 43 mm	360 x 267 x 43 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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