Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 vs Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN

112specifications compared
25differ
87identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 has 2 GB more internal memory than the Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN (4 GB vs 2 GB). The Acer Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 has 70 GB more total storage capacity than the Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN (320 GB vs 250 GB). The Acer Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 has 0.544 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN (2.303 GB vs 1.759 GB). Only the Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN has S/PDIF out port. Only the Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:1366 x 768 pixels
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:16:9
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:16:10
Internal memory
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:4 GB
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:2 GB
Total storage capacity
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:320 GB
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:250 GB
Compatible memory cards
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:MMC, MS PRO
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Discrete graphics card model
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:Intel® GMA 4500M
Maximum graphics card memory
- Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200:2.303 GB
- Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN:1.759 GB

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Comparison of AS5738ZG-424G25MN, Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN
134 specifications	A Acer Aspire AS5738ZG-424G25MN Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Model AS5738ZG-424G25MN View product	B Acer Aspire 2930Z-422G25MN View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor model	T4200	T4200
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	10	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M	Intel® GMA 4500M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	2.303 GB	1.759 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	3rd Generation Dolby	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Wi-Fi	Gigabit Ethernet
Networking typeKnown for one	Intel Wireless WiFi Link 5100	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GL40 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Basic
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day, Google Toolbar, - Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007(Service Pack 1)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Online Media Acer Backup Manager, Acer eRecovery Manager,Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Bio-Protection (only on models with finger printer), Acer Crystal Eye (only on models with webcam), Acer GridVista, Acer Game Console, Acer GameZo	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe - DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer GameZone, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conf
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK ID	37251	37251
Processor code	SLGJN	SLGJN
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)	3 h	3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	120 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	C-Tick (AS/NZS 60950)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	304.8 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	230 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	3.57 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	4.21 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem typeDiffers	802.11bgn	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s

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