Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs ASUS 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270

96specifications compared
56differ
40identical
58known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:22.6 cm (8.9")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:16:9
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:5:3
Processor family
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor model
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:N270
Processor cores
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:1
Processor threads
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
- 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270:1.6 GHz

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Comparison of 7740-373G25Mn, 901-BK051X
154 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7740-373G25Mn Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model 7740-373G25Mn View product	B ASUS 901-BK051X netbook Intel Pentium Mobile N270 Model 901-BK051X View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Clamshell
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	22.6 cm (8.9")
Display resolutionDiffers	1600 x 900 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	5:3
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor18 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor generationKnown for one	Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-370M	N270
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.6 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 988	Socket F (1207)
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Atom N200 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Diamondville
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingDiffers	K0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	2.5 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	47 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	26 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	18	12
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	533 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	16 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSD
Number of SSDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
SSD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel HD	Not available
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Dolby Sound
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, eSobi, Google Toolbar, Microsoft Silverlight, Norton Online Backup, NTI Media Maker, Skype, Windows Live Essentials	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Processor special features17 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64Differs	Yes	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	49020	36331
Processor codeDiffers	SLBUK	SLB73
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffers	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE2, SSE3
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	8 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	1.1 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	225 mm
DepthDiffers	275 mm	175 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.55 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39.1 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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