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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon vs Acer TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 41identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 35.6 cm (14")
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Athlon
    • Intel® Celeron® M
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 1.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • 4 GB
    • 2 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • DDR2-SDRAM
    • DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory clock speed
    • 667 MHz
    • 1066 MHz
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 2 x 2 GB
    • 1 x 2 GB

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132 specifications
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Acer

Aspire AS5538-204G32MN AMD Athlon

Model AS5538-204G32MN

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B

Acer

TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743

Model TM8431-742G32Mn

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Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightness200 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Celeron® M
Processor modelKnown for one743
Processor coresKnown for one1
Processor threadsKnown for one1
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneBGA 956
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Celeron M ULV 700 Series
Processor codenameKnown for onePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one10 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.0625 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.048 GB1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYes
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothNoNo
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GIntel® GS45 Express
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareDiffers-CyberLink PowerDirector. -McAfee Internet Security Suite. -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007.-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffers-Acer Arcade Deluxe con Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia. -Acer Crystal Eye. -Acer GridVista. -Acer GameZone. -Acer Game Console. -Acer Backup Manager. -Acer eRecovery Management. -Adobe Reader. -Adobe Flash Player. -Google Toolbar. -Google Desktop. -NTI Media Maker.-Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Assist, -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer eRecovery Management, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -Google Toolbar, -Google Desktop, -eSobi, -Office Ready, -Windows Live Essentials.
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneNo
Intel 64Known for oneNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for one37135
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGEV
Processor package sizeKnown for one22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity48.8 Wh48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -EPEAT Silver, -GS.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg1.98 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm341.9 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm235 mm
Height (front)Differs2.46 cm2.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.08 cm2.96 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNo
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACAC, .
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY

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