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Acer Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn vs Acer TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 35identical
  • 74known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:43.2 cm (17")
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:Intel® Celeron®
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor cache
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:1 MB
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:2 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:667 MHz
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:800 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:2 GB
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:3 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:160 GB
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:320 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn:DVD Super Multi
    • TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi:DVD Super Multi DL

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Comparison of Extensa 7230E-162G16Mn, TravelMate 5720-4A3G32Mi
136 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Celeron®Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT5470
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequency1.6 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers667 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MIntel® GMA X3100
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.0625 GB8 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.759 GB0.358 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio system direct 3D soundYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWiFi Link 3945ABG
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11a/b/g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home BasicWindows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareDiffersMcAfee Internet Security Suite 60-day-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers- Acer Empowering Technology - Acer Crystal Eye (on selected models) - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Reader - Corel WinDVD - Microsoft Office Ready 2007 - NTI Media-Maker - NTI Shadow-Acer Empowering Technology (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.
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Business/Vista Home Premium/Vista Home BasicUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31788
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLAEB
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one120 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersACPI 3.0, Mobile PC 2002, DMI 2.0, Wi-Fi, TCG 1.2-DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -Wi-Fi.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.02 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm360 mm
DepthDiffers286 mm267 mm
Height (front)Differs3.52 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.4 cm4.3 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GL40 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source

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