Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi vs Acer TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn

88specifications compared
19differ
69identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:T5470
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:T5870
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:1.6 GHz
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:2 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:Socket 478
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:8
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:10
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:4 GB
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:3 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:Intel® GMA X3100
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Networking features
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:Gigabit Ethernet
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology
- TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi:IEEE 802.11 a/b/g
- TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn:802.11a/b/g/n

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi, TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn
133 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720-4A4G25Mi View product	B Acer TravelMate 5730-6B3G25Mn View product
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T5470	T5870
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor codenameKnown for one	Merom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8	10
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11 a/b/g	802.11a/b/g/n
Ports & interfaces6 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer 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 Microsoft Office Ready 2007	-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Corel WinDVD, -NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow.
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	31788	37034
Processor codeDiffers	SLAEB	SLAZR
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	2 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	48.8 Wh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -TCG 1.2.

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