Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738G-654G50MN vs Acer TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn

90specifications compared
27differ
63identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:16:9
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:16:10
Processor model
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:T6500
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:T6670
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:2.1 GHz
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:2.2 GHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:Socket 478
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:10.5
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:11
Internal memory
- Aspire 5738G-654G50MN:4 GB
- TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn:3 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5738G-654G50MN, TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn
133 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738G-654G50MN View product	B Acer TravelMate 7730G-663G32Mn View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T6500	T6670
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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)Differs	10.5	11
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.512 GB	0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.047 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP	0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Linux
Trial softwareKnown for one	-McAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day trial version, -Microsoft Works 8.5 + Office Home & Student 2007 (SP 1).	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Online Media -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer eRecovery Manager, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Game Console, -Acer GameZone, -Adobe Flash Player, -Google Toolbar, -Google Desktop, -Adobe Reader, -NTI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	39311	42109
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGF4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	71 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	3.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -TCG 1.2.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	286 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.6 cm	3.52 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.7 cm	4.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source

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