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Acer TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi vs Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 58identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:TL-60
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:T5670
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:2 GHz
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:1 MB
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:2 MB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:AMD Radeon X1250
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:Intel® GMA X3100
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:0.896 GB
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:0.358 GB
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:MS-Sound
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:High Definition Audio
  • Operating system installed
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:Windows Vista Business
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Weight
    • TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi:2.88 kg
    • TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi:3.02 kg

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Comparison of TravelMate 5520-502G16Mi, TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mi
96 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersTL-60T5670
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
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 source9
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 1 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon X1250Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.896 GB0.358 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS-SoundHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker, NTI ShadowAcer 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
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known 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 source35163
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLAJ5
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg3.02 kg
Width360 mm360 mm
Depth267 mm267 mm
Height (front)3.03 cm3.03 cm
Height (rear)4.3 cm4.3 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeITU V.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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