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Acer Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn 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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  • 108specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 65identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • 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 7738G-644G32Mn: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 7738G-644G32Mn: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 7738G-644G32Mn:T6400
    • 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 7738G-644G32Mn:2 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 7738G-644G32Mn: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
  • Processor lithography
    • Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:45 nm
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:65 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:Penryn
    • Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Merom

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Comparison of Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn, Compaq 8510w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T7500 2048M/120G 15.4" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC
152 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")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
Processor11 differ
Processor modelDiffersT6400T7500
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB4 MB
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm65 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynMerom
SteppingDiffersR0E1
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1011
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB120 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDSD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 130MNVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.815 GB0.256 GB
Audioidentical
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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
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
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
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 Arcade Deluxe, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Backup Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, Google Toolbar, Adobe Flash Player, NTI Media Maker, Microsoft Windows LHP 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
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Works 9.Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4047929761
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGJ4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Differs2 h4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
WeightDiffers3.25 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers410 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers286 mm260 mm
Height (front)Differs3.5 cm2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for one4.15 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
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
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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