Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn vs Acer Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn

117specifications compared
27differ
90identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn (2 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn has 1,800 RPM more HDD speed than the Acer Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn (7200 RPM vs 5400 RPM). The Acer Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn has 0.512 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the Acer Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn (2.303 GB vs 1.791 GB). Only the Acer Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn has Bluetooth. Only the Acer Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn has S/PDIF out port.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:43.2 cm (17")
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:16:10
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:16:9
Processor family
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:Intel Pentium Mobile
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:T4200
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:T6400
Processor cache
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:1 MB
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:2 MB
Processor socket
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:Socket 478
HDD speed
- Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn:7200 RPM
- Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn:5400 RPM

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Comparison of Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn, Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn
132 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7730ZG-424G32Mn View product	B Acer Aspire 8930G-644G32Bn View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 ms
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T4200	T6400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 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 seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
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)	10	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
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	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
Discrete graphics card memory	0.512 GB	0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.791 GB	2.303 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	802.11a/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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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 portDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -CyberLink PowerDirector, -Microsoft Works 8.5 + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe - Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker	-Acer 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
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37251	40479
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJN	SLGJ4
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	71 Wh
Battery life (max)	2.5 h	2.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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 passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.8 kg	4.1 kg
WidthDiffers	402 mm	441.4 mm
DepthDiffers	297 mm	300 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.1 cm	4.02 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.39 cm	4.42 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source

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