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Acer TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN vs Acer TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 34identical
  • 76known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN (2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn has 2 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN (3 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn has 1.535 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the Acer TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN (1.791 GB vs 0.256 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn has S/PDIF out port. Only the Acer TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn has SmartCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:1280 x 800 pixels
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:RM-70
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:2 GHz
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:1 MB
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:3 MB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:AMD Radeon HD 3470 XT
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:0.256 GB
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:1.791 GB
  • Networking features
    • TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN:Gigabit LAN Ethernet
    • TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn:Gigabit Ethernet

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Comparison of TravelMate 5530G-704G32MN, TravelMate 7730G-864G32Mn
128 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersRM-70P8600
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
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 sourceR1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3470 XTNVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB1.791 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit LAN EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M780GIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer 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
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
Idle StatesKnown 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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
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 sourceYes
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 source35568
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGDZ
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 cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm286 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.52 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 cm
HeightKnown for one43 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for one120/230V 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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