The same, Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz central processor unit, is built in both Gateway MP8708 and Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer notebooks.
On both models screen size is 17".
More RAM means less swapping when you run many programs at once and therefore Gateway MP8708 with 2GB RAM is better choise than Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer with 1GB.
With maximum 2GB of RAM it can support Gateway MP8708 can feel a bit more proud than Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer.
Both laptops use same RAM memory (DDR2).
Gateway MP8708 is less heavier with its 3.45kg, comparing to 3.95kg.
Graphic is built around Intel 950 on MP8708, but graphic on other is Nvidia Go7900GS.
Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer seems to be better for gamers with 512MB of dedicated video memory.
Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer had more capacity of hard disk (240GB, comparing to 160GB).
Bluetooth exists only on Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer model and you might need it for managing pictures on your camera or mobile phone.
Infrared, which is needed for communication with some mobile phones is available only on Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer.
Both laptops have firewire which some camcorders use.
Cardreaders are available in both laptops.
DVI output which Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer notebook has allows you to see its screen onto bigger modern monitors.
Only Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer has TV output.
Each laptop has 54Mbit/s wireless
Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer has advantage in web camera which is useful for Internet telephony with video.
Operating system on Gateway MP8708 is XP Media Center and on Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer is XP Home.
Only Gateway MP8708 has special software pack : Works 8.5, Money 2006.
Notable advantages of these notebooks are : two hard disks of 120 in RAID for Acer Aspire 9512WSMi Gamer and for Gateway MP8708.
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