Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn vs Samsung NC NC20-KA03 Netbook

38specifications compared
23differ
15identical
105known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:16:9
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:16:10
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:2 GHz
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:1.3 GHz
Internal memory
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:4 GB
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:1 GB
Internal memory type
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:DDR3-SDRAM
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:1066 MHz
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn:2 x 2 GB
- NC NC20-KA03 Netbook:1 x 1 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn, NC20-KA03
143 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738Z-423G32Mn View product	B Samsung NC NC20-KA03 Netbook Model NC20-KA03 View product
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 brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel Pentium Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	T4200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	1 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Penryn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	410 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	107 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 4500M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.759 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD EDS
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GL40 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows XP Home Edition
Trial softwareDiffers	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007 (SP 1).	McAfee Virus Scan
Bundled softwareDiffers	-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 Launch Manager, -Acer GameZone, -Acer Game Console, -Adobe Flash Player, -Adobe Reader, -Google Toolbar	SAMSUNG Recovery Solution III
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	37251	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGJN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	5200 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	6 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	40 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	1.5 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	292.4 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	217 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30.7 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	292.4 x 217 x 30.7 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84

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