Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M vs MSI Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

123specifications compared
27differ
96identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:39.6 cm (15.6")
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:i5-460M
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:2.53 GHz
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:BGA 1288
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Socket 988
Tjunction
- TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M:105 °C
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:90 °C

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Comparison of TM5742-464G32Mnss, CR720-254FR
150 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TM5742-464G32Mnss Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Model TM5742-464G32Mnss View product	B MSI Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CR720-254FR View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	i5-460M	i3-370M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.8 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 988
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	19	18
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA HD	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs	766 MHz	667 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	3.0+HS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	50179	49020
Processor codeDiffers	SLC22	SLBUK
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.1 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	381 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	253 mm	267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.3 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.42 cm	3.7 cm
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad

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