Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN vs Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB

90specifications compared
36differ
54identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:46.7 cm (18.4")
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:1680 x 945 pixels
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:16:9
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:Intel Pentium Mobile
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:T3400
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:T5670
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:2.16 GHz
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:1 MB
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN:667 MHz
- TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB:800 MHz

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Comparison of Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN, TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB
134 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8730ZG-343G32MN View product	B Acer TravelMate 5720-5B4G25N_VB View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 945 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	WSXGA+	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T3400	T5670
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Pentium T3000 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	9
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS	Intel® GMA X3100
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.512 GB	8 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.358 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outDiffers	No	Yes
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TV-out typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S-Video
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GL40 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management, Acer Arcade Deluxe - Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, NTI Media Maker	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Cyberlink PowerDVD, -NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow.
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.
Processor special features3 differ
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
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown 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	Yes	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 VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)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® 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35583	35163
Processor codeDiffers	SLB3P	SLAJ5
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	2.88 kg
WidthDiffers	440.5 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	298.5 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.02 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.42 cm	4.3 cm
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -Wi-Fi.

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