Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM vs MSI Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 64identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:16:10
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:16:9
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:P8700
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:T6600
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:2.53 GHz
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:3 MB
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:2 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:1066 MHz
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:800 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM:Socket 479
    • Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P:Socket 478

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-873G25MN + Windows 7 Professional OEM, Megabook CX500-T6647BW7P
126 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8700T6600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor front side busDiffers1066 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.511
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB500 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDAMD Mobilty Radeon HD 4330
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs0.3 MP1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetEthernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces9 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows 7 Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700637255
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLGF5
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.02 kg2.48 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm374 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs3.03 cm1.8 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.3 cm3 cm
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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