Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn vs HP 6830s -1Bundle

100specifications compared
29differ
71identical
47known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:39.1 cm (15.4")
- 6830s -1Bundle:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
- 6830s -1Bundle:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:P8400
- 6830s -1Bundle:T6570
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:2.26 GHz
- 6830s -1Bundle:2.1 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:3 MB
- 6830s -1Bundle:2 MB
Processor operating modes
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:64-bit
- 6830s -1Bundle:32-bit, 64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:25 W
- 6830s -1Bundle:35 W
Tjunction
- TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn:105 °C
- 6830s -1Bundle:100 °C

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn, 6830s -1Bundle
147 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5730G-842G25Mn View product	B HP 6830s -1Bundle View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	T6570
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	M0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	8.5	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino 2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 3470 XT	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, VoIP ready
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers	-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.	Microsoft Office Ready: 60 day trial of Microsoft Office 2007 Professional easily convertible into Microsoft Office 2007 Basic, Microsoft Office 2007 Small Business or Microsoft Office 2007 Professional edition
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	42841
Processor codeKnown for one	SL3BU	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington Lock
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -TCG 1.2.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	2.95 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	285 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	3.2 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	4.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	396 x 285 x 32 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External, 90W HP Smart AC Adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (63 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Adjustable Notebook Stand
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56K
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Targus branded USB Port Replicator (PX971A)
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Protection toolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools, Enhanced Drive Lock, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, McAfee Security Solution
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-sized keyboard with numeric keypad, touchpad with scroll zone
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430

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