Both of these notebook models came with Core Duo T2300 1.6GHz central processor processor.
We've found 15.4" monitor size on TravelMate 4202WLMI quite better than 12.1" at 262B.
Maximum screen resolution (1280x800) is same on both laptops.
Inside both Acer TravelMate 4202WLMI and Microstar 262B we've found 0.5GB of memory.
On both laptops in use is DDR2 memory.
Both notebooks have 1 of free RAM slots.
Graphic card inside TravelMate 4202WLMI is Intel 950 and other laptop uses Intel 945GM.
Acer TravelMate 4202WLMI laptop is more suitable with its 80GB hard drive for storing bunch of media information like music and movies.
We dislike the fact that bluetooth isn't available on these notebook models.
Unfortunatly, any of these doesn't have infrared communication embedded which might be significant disadvantage.
Only Microstar 262B have firewire.
Only Acer TravelMate 4202WLMI has PCMCIA.
If you need fast internet of 1Gbit/s note that only Acer TravelMate 4202WLMI can support it. Microstar 262B will run 100Mbit/s on faster connection.
Cardreaders are available in both notebooks.
These laptops don't have DVI output to allow you to see its screen on bigger modern monitors.
Advantage of Acer TravelMate 4202WLMI is existance of TV output.
The number of USB ports is 3 on both.
Operating system is XP Pro on Acer TravelMate 4202WLMI and XP Home on Microstar 262B.
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