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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5520-5A1G16Mi vs Acer TravelMate 5720-301G16N

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 50identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TK-53
    • T7300
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 1 MB
    • 4 MB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • 2 x 0.5 GB
    • 1 x 1 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • DVD Super Multi DL
    • DVD±RW
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • AMD Radeon Xpress 1250
    • Intel® GMA X3100
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • 0.896 GB
    • 0.256 GB
  • Audio system
    • MS-Sound
    • High Definition Audio

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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 oneIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersTK-53T7300
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor threadsKnown for one2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for onePBGA479, PPGA478
Processor lithographyKnown for one65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 0.5 GB1 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Xpress 1250Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.896 GB0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersMS-SoundHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneYes
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
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM965 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard function keys1212
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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, Norton Internet Security, Microsoft Office Ready 200
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for one29760
Processor package sizeKnown for one35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for one3.5 h
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
Height43 mm43 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)360 x 267 x 43 mm360 x 267 x 43 mm
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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