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Acer TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn vs HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)

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  • 119specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 84identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:16:9
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):16:10
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:Intel® Core™ i3
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:i3-330M
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):i7-640LM
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:3 MB
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):4 MB
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn:35 W
    • EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):25 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 5740-334G50Mn, EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
181 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Processor6 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi3-330Mi7-640LM
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
L3 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
L2 cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Total storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDIntel® HD Graphics
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz266 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs667 MHz566 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.0625 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.759 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh definition audio; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated speakers; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute Combo headphone/microphone jack
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANIntegrated Intel Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
Ports & interfaces5 differ
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIncluding one powered USB 2.0 port; Fourth USB 2.0 port available on configurations with 2.5-inch hard drive 3 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 combo stereo headphone/mic jack; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 VGA-in
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpill-resistant keyboard with drains; HP DuraKeys; HP Night Light shines directly on keyboard for low-light conditions
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Business 64; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows 7 Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 32; Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64; SuSE Linux Enterprise 10
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (SP 2)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- Acer Crystal Eye - Acer Launch Manager - Acer Video Conference Manager - Adobe Flash Player - Adobe Reader - eSobi - Google Toolbar - Microsoft Silverlight - Norton Online Backup - NTI Media Maker - Skype - Windows Live EssentialsUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4766343563
Processor codeDiffersSLBNFSLBMK
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28BGA 34 x 28
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools Security Manager; Integrated Smart Card Reader; Enhanced Pre-Boot Security; HP SpareKey; One-Step Logon; Setup Password; DriveLock Password; TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip; TPM Enhanced DriveLock; HP Disk Sanitizer; Kensington Lock slot; Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP Prote
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers- ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - DMI 2.0 - Wi-FiENERGY STAR qualified; EPEAT Gold
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers381 mm282.2 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm213.4 mm
Height (front)Differs2.3 cm2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source282.2 x 213.4 x 28 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.38 lb
WeightKnown for one2.6 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.42 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video adapter featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft DirectX 10.1 (Shader Model 4.1) capable
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HD Graphics
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB 5400 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II, SATA II (5400 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State Drive
Other features2 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 6-cell (62 WHr) Lithium-Ion Primary Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65W Smart AC adapter; Power cord (1.8 meters, with AC adapter 3.66 meters); HP Fast Charge
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30,7 cm (12.1") diagonal LED-backlit WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800); Ambient Light Sensor
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Core i5 with vPro/Intel Core i7 with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 2540 Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Dual Hinge Notebook Stand, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand, HP Adjustable Dual Display Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Express Card/34; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 secure digital/MultiMedia card
Multimedia featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio support; Integrated dual-microphone array; Integrated mono speaker; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Combo headphone/mic jack
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACAC, 2
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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