Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi vs MSI Megabook L740-048ES

51specifications compared
24differ
27identical
72known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Megabook L740-048ES:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:1280 x 800 pixels
- Megabook L740-048ES:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:Intel® Celeron® M
- Megabook L740-048ES:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor frequency
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:1.73 GHz
- Megabook L740-048ES:1.66 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:0.512 MB
- Megabook L740-048ES:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:533 MHz
- Megabook L740-048ES:667 MHz
Discrete graphics card model
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:Intel® GMA X3100
- Megabook L740-048ES:Intel® GMA 950
Networking features
- Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi:Gigabit Ethernet
- Megabook L740-048ES:GB LAN

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Comparison of Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi, Megabook L740-048ES
123 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5220-1A1G12Mi View product	B MSI Megabook L740-048ES View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	T5500
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	1.66 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	0.512 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	533 MHz	667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Merom
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.0375 - 1.30 V
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Maximum internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	120 GB	120 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.384 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	GB LAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	802.11B/G
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Basic	Windows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27253
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	3.6 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	395 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	278 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.3 cm	3.49 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel GL960 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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