Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720-602G16 vs MSI GX700 Extreme Edition

99specifications compared
25differ
74identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:39.1 cm (15.4")
- GX700 Extreme Edition:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:1280 x 800 pixels
- GX700 Extreme Edition:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:T7500
- GX700 Extreme Edition:T7700
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:2.2 GHz
- GX700 Extreme Edition:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:Socket 478
- GX700 Extreme Edition:Socket 479
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:11
- GX700 Extreme Edition:12
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:160 GB
- GX700 Extreme Edition:250 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- TravelMate 5720-602G16:Intel® GMA X3100
- GX700 Extreme Edition:NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720-602G16, GX700 Extreme Edition
125 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720-602G16 View product	B MSI GX700 Extreme Edition View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T7500	T7700
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	12
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	250 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	SoundBlaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technologie (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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	29761	29762
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	278 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	395 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.65 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.3 cm	3.5 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Model availabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CZ/SK/HU/RO/SE
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® PM965 Express
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6

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