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Acer Aspire 5530G-704G32B vs HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 37identical
  • 84known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:1280 x 800 pixels
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:RM-70
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:T9400
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:2 GHz
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:2.53 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:4 GB
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:2 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:4 GB
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:8 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2700M
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • Aspire 5530G-704G32B:0.25 GB
    • EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation:0.512 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5530G-704G32B, EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
140 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 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersRM-70T9400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
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 sourceE0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2700M
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, eSATA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Acer Video ConferenceHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
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 sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceYes
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 source35562
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGEK
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
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 80 °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%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers364.6 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers272.3 mm282 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 mm
Height (rear)Known for one4.37 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 150W or 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source

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