Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743 vs Acer TravelMate 7730-662G16N

115specifications compared
43differ
72identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:35.6 cm (14")
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:1366 x 768 pixels
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:16:9
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:16:10
Processor family
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:Intel® Celeron® M
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:743
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:T6670
Processor cores
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:1
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:2
Processor threads
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:1
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:2
Processor frequency
- TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743:1.3 GHz
- TravelMate 7730-662G16N:2.2 GHz

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Comparison of TM8431-742G32Mn, TravelMate 7730-662G16N
141 specifications	A Acer TravelMate TM8431-742G32Mn Intel® Celeron® M 743 Model TM8431-742G32Mn View product	B Acer TravelMate 7730-662G16N View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Laptop
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	743	T6670
Processor coresDiffers	1	2
Processor threadsDiffers	1	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.3 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Celeron M ULV 700 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	10 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.0625 GB	8 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.759 GB	0.5 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Bluetooth	No	No
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 a/b/g/n
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	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
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Trial software	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Assist, -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer eRecovery Management, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -Google Toolbar, -Google Desktop, -eSobi, -Office Ready, -Windows Live Essentials.	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings). -Acer GridVista. -Acer Launch Manager. -Adobe Reader. -Corel WinDVD. -Microsoft Office Ready 2007. -NTI Media-Maker. -NTI Shadow.
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Intel 64Differs	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37135	42109
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGEV	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	48.8 Wh	44 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	6 h	2.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -EPEAT Silver, -GS.	-Wi-Fi. -ACPI 3.0. -Mobile PC 2002. -DMI 2.0. -TCG 1.2.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.98 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	341.9 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	235 mm	286 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.59 cm	3.52 cm
Height (rear)Differs	2.96 cm	4.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC, .	AC
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU V.92
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY

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