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Acer Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi vs HP Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 31identical
  • 89known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:1.8 GHz
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:1 GB
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:1 x 1 GB
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2 x 1 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:NVIDIA GeForce Go 7000
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon X1350
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:0.896 GB
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:0.128 GB
  • Networking features
    • Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi:Gigabit Ethernet
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Ethernet/Fast Ethernet

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Comparison of Aspire 5520-6A2G16Mi, Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7250 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC
142 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT7250
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TcaseKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source68 °C
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino Duo
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce Go 7000AMD Mobility Radeon X1350
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.896 GB0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, mono speaker, headphone/line out, stereo microphone in
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g, Y
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45 3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM965 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized keyboard with integrated numeric keypad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, eAudio, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, Management), Acer Arcade featuring Cinema, Video, Album, Music, Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLHP Backup and Recovery Manager, Roxio Creator 9 and Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business or Professional edition (optional)
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31728
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLA49
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)3 h3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington Lock slot
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95, 5 - 90
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.75 kg2.95 kg
WidthDiffers366 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm285 mm
HeightDiffers43 mm32 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one366 x 274 x 43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATI Mobility Radeon X1350
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 90W HP AC adapter 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTargus branded USB Port Replicator (PX971A)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital (SD) slot
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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