Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 4230-572G16Mn vs Acer Extensa 7230-162G16Mn

65specifications compared
14differ
51identical
63known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:35.8 cm (14.1")
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:Intel® Celeron® M
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:Intel® Celeron®
Processor frequency
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:2 GHz
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:1.66 GHz
Networking features
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:802.11b/g/n
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:IEEE 802.11b/g/n
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:2
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:4
ExpressCard slot
- Extensa 4230-572G16Mn:No
- Extensa 7230-162G16Mn:Yes

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Comparison of Extensa 4230-572G16Mn, Extensa 7230-162G16Mn
128 specifications	A Acer Extensa 4230-572G16Mn View product	B Acer Extensa 7230-162G16Mn View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Celeron®
Processor modelKnown for one	575	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.66 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	667 MHz	667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 478	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	65 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Celeron Processor 500 Series for Mobile	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Merom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	M0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	31 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TcaseKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	291 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	143 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500M	Intel® GMA 4500M
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	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 port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
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® GL40 Express	Intel® GL40 Express
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Home Basic
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Empowering Technology, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Corel WinDVD, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007, -NTI Media Maker, -NTI Shadow.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown 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	No	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 Trusted Execution 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 (VT-x)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® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	36680	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLB6M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -Wi-Fi.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.35 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	338 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	286 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.1 cm	3.52 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.1 cm	4.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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