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Acer Aspire 6530G-844G50MN vs HP Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 33identical
  • 88known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:40.6 cm (16")
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:16:9
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:16:10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:ZM-84
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:T7500
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:2.3 GHz
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:2 MB
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:4 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:4 GB
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 6530G-844G50MN:500 GB
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:120 GB

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Comparison of Aspire 6530G-844G50MN, Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC
146 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersZM-84T7500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
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 sourceE1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
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 source11
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB120 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 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 microphone
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
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 slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
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, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector. RJ-11, RJ-45
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
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 ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe - Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Acer Video Conference ManagerHP Backup & Recover Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, HP Client Management Interface, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista capable, Windows Vista Premium ready
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 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 sourceYes
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 source29761
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 cells88
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, 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 source0 - 80 °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, 5 - 90
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMCAD: AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoDesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Dassault CATIA V5, UGS I-DEAS 10, I-DEAS 11, UGS/PLM Unigraphics NX, NX2, NX3, UGS Solidedge, PTC Pro/E 2001 Mechanica, PTC Pro/E Wildfire Mechanica, SolidWorks, MSC.Patran, SensAble, CoCreate OneSpace Designer, ICEM Su
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.5 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers385 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers277 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs4.1 cm2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery, optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 90W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, HP External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 1 Secure digital slot
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional external Multibay II devices
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M780GUnknown — not stated by the source

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