Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G25 vs Acer TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn

96specifications compared
34differ
62identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:T5670
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:P8400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:1.8 GHz
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:2.26 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:2 MB
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:800 MHz
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:Socket 478
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:65 nm
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:45 nm
Processor codename
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:Merom
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:Penryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G25:35 W
- TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn:25 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720-5B2G25, TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn
133 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G25 View product	B Acer TtavelMate 5730G-844G32Bn View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5670	P8400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	AMD Mobility Radeon
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.358 GB	1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D sound	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/b/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
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, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35163	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLAJ5	SL3BU
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityDiffers	44 Wh	48.8 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	2.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	2.88 kg
Width	360 mm	360 mm
Depth	267 mm	267 mm
Height (front)	3.03 cm	3.03 cm
Height (rear)	4.3 cm	4.3 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM965 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -Wi-Fi.	Unknown — not stated by the source

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