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Acer Aspire 7540G-506G64MN vs HP Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 37identical
  • 20known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:M500
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:M320
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:2.2 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2.1 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:6 GB
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:4 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:4 GB
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:640 GB
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:320 GB
  • HDD speed
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:5400 RPM
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:7200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 7540G-506G64MN:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570
    • Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC:AMD Radeon HD 4530

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Comparison of Aspire 7540G-506G64MN, Pavilion dv7-3120ed Entertainment Notebook PC
79 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeHD+HD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffersM500M320
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Athlon
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers6 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570AMD Radeon HD 4530
Discrete graphics card memory0.512 GB0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.302 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11b/g/n
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 connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetAMD M880GAMD M880G
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Backup Management, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash Player, Norton Online BackupUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.26 kg3.52 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm412.6 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm277 mm
Height (front)Differs4 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.5 cm4.32 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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