Turion X2 Dual 1.6GHz was built in Gateway MX3414 laptop comparing to Celeron M410 1.46GHz in Acer Aspire 3681WXMI.
On both models screen size is 14.1".
If you think you will need more memory then you'll known than 1GB on Gateway MX3414 is better than 0.5GB on Acer Aspire 3681WXMI.
On both laptops in use is DDR2 memory.
Acer Aspire 3681WXMI is less heavier with its 2.35kg, comparing to 2.4kg.
Video card in use in Gateway MX3414 is Nvidia Go 6100 and in Acer Aspire 3681WXMI is Intel GMA900.
Laptops aren't much suitable for gamers since they don't have dedicated memory on its graphic cards.
Gateway MX3414 laptop is more suitable with its 100GB hard drive for storing bunch of media files like music and movies.
Acer Aspire 3681WXMI has faster hard disk (with 5400rpm).
Disadvantage of Gateway MX3414 is lack of bluetooth device which you might need for some mobile devices and cameras.
Infrared is missing on Gateway MX3414.
Lack of firewire .
Modem is built in both laptops.
None of these laptops suports 1Gbit/s network speed.
Both notebooks have cardreaders.
It is bad that these notebooks cannot be connected to some new LCD monitors since they don't have DVI.
Both notebooks have 3 USB ports each.
Operating system on Gateway MX3414 is XP Media Center and on Acer Aspire 3681WXMI is XP Home.
Only Gateway MX3414 has some additional software : Works 8.5, Money 2006.
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