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Acer TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi vs ASUS A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 22identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:43.2 cm (17")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:AMD
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:Intel
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:AMD Athlon
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:1.8 GHz
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:1 GB
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:2 x 0.5 GB
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:2 x 1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:160 GB
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:250 GB
  • HDD speed
    • TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi:5400 RPM
    • A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2:4200 RPM

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Comparison of TravelMate 5520-6A1G16Mi, A7S 17", 250GB HDD, 2048MB DDR2
129 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionKnown for one1280 x 800 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT7300
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePBGA479, PPGA478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Xpress 1250NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.896 GB0.128 GB
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet10/100/1000 Base T; SIR-115.2Kbps
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers45
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityDiffers02
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
TV-outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM965 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88
Hot keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumNo
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker, NTI ShadowASUSDVD V7.0 Power Director V5.0 Medi@Show V3.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO 7 Essentials ASUS WinFlash Instant Fun ASUS Live Update ASUS Power4 Great eXtreme ASUS NB Probe ASUS Net4 Switch ASUS Wireless Console ASUS LifeFrame2 Virtual Camera ASUS MultiFrame ASUS PFP
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29760
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h65 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 A
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg4 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm405 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm314 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm38.2 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one360 x 267 x 43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x CIR
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneMS-SoundUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source

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