Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP vs Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux

79specifications compared
16differ
63identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:T5550
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:T5670
Processor frequency
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:1.83 GHz
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:1.8 GHz
Processor front side bus
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:667 MHz
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:800 MHz
Processor socket
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:Socket 478
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:11
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:9
Internal memory
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:1 GB
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:1 x 1 GB
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:2 x 1 GB
Audio system
- Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP:High Definition
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:High Definition Audio

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Comparison of Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP, TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux
121 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5620-5A1G16 _XPP View product	B Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5550	T5670
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography	65 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Merom	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	291 M	291 M
Processing Die size	143 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	9
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/b/g	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
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 slot	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Linux
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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, Microsoft Office Ready 2007
Processor special features2 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
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
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 Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
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)	No	No
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 Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	32427	35163
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLAJ5
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	2.88 kg
Width	360 mm	360 mm
Depth	267 mm	267 mm
Height (front)	3.03 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)	4.3 cm	4.3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU V.92
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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