Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN vs Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G

107specifications compared
34differ
73identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN (2.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G has 1 MB more processor cache than the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN (2 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN has 5°C more tjunction than the Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G (105 °C vs 100 °C). Only the Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN has S/PDIF out port. Only the Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:46.7 cm (18.4")
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:1680 x 945 pixels
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:16:9
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:Intel Pentium Mobile
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:T4200
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:T6570
Processor frequency
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:2 GHz
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:1 MB
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:2 MB
Processor socket
- Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G:Socket 478

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Comparison of Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN, TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G
139 specifications	A Acer Aspire 8730ZG-423G32MN View product	B Acer TravelMate 6293-653G32MN - 3G View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	46.7 cm (18.4")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 945 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display surface	Matt	Matt
HD typeKnown for one	WSXGA+	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T4200	T6570
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.512 GB	0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.759 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
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	IEEE 802.11a/g/Draft-N
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
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	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GL40 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Internet Security Suite
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 Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer Video Conference Manager, Acer Bio-Protection (on selected models), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE), Adobe Rea
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)Differs	No	Yes
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	42841
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGJN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4800 mAh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 h
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -Wi-Fi, -TCG 1.2, -GS.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	4.1 kg	1.95 kg
WidthDiffers	440.5 mm	306 mm
DepthDiffers	298.5 mm	227 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.02 cm	2.75 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.42 cm	3.69 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	306 x 227 x 27.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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

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