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Acer Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN vs Acer TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 60identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:35.6 cm (14")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Display brightness
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:220 cd/m²
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:200 cd/m²
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:Intel® Core™ i7
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:i7-720QM
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:SU9400
  • Processor cores
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:4
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:2
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:8
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN:1.6 GHz
    • TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn:1.4 GHz

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Comparison of Aspire 8943G-72161.28TWN, TravelMate 8471G-944G50Mn
147 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Display brightnessDiffers220 cd/m²200 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i7Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for oneIntel® Core™ i7Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi7-720QMSU9400
Processor coresDiffers42
Processor threadsDiffers82
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i7-700 Mobile SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersClarksfieldPenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingKnown for oneB1Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs45 W10 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16, 2x8Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers774 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers296 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs127
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1.28 TB500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5850AMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.304 GB
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs1.3 MP0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/n802.11 a/b/g/n
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Backup Manager, Acer ePower Management, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Microsoft Works 9, Microsoft Works 8.5, Adobe Flash Player 10, Adobe Reader 9.1, eSobi, Google Setup, Google Toolbar, Norton Online Backup, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Arcade Deluxe, Acer InstantOn Arcade,- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer Assist - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer Backup Manager - Acer PowerSmart Manager - Acer Launch Manager - Acer eRecovery Management - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player - Google Toolbar - Google Desktop - eSobi - Office Ready - Windows Live Essentials
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- McAfee Internet Security Suite
Processor special features8 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4312236697
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBLYUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5 x 37.5 mm22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Differs3 h8 h
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62.16 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Securityidentical
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers4.6 kg1.93 kg
WidthDiffers440 mm341.9 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm235 mm
Height (front)Differs3.1 cm2.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.38 cm2.96 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source- Wi-Fi - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - EPEAT Silver - GS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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