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Acer TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN vs Acer TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN

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  • 83specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 53identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:1280 x 800 pixels
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:T5670
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:1.8 GHz
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:2 MB
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:800 MHz
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:Socket 478
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN:65 nm
    • TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN:45 nm

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730G-5B2G32MN, TravelMate 7730G-844G32MN
127 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT5670P8400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingM0M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs98.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel HDA 3DHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® GM45 ExpressIntel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, NTI Media-Maker, NTI Shadow
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3516335569
Processor codeDiffersSLAJ5SL3BU
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg3.6 kg
WidthDiffers267 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm286 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.52 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4 cm
HeightKnown for one30.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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