Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730-842G25MN vs MSI Megabook GX700-252NL

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 66identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:P8400
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:T8100
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:2.26 GHz
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:2.1 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:1066 MHz
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:800 MHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:25 W
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:8.5
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:10.5
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5730-842G25MN:2 GB
    • Megabook GX700-252NL:3 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-842G25MN, Megabook GX700-252NL
118 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8400T8100
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers1066 MHz800 MHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.510.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA X4500HDUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11a/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outDiffersYesNo
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556933916
Processor codeDiffersSL3BUSLAVJ
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers267 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm278 mm
HeightDiffers30.3 mm35 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source395 x 278 x 35 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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