Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn vs MSI Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

104specifications compared
52differ
52identical
67known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:Silver
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:30.7 cm (12.1")
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:16:10
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:16:9
Processor family
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:T6670
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:i3-370M
Processor threads
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:2
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn:2.2 GHz
- Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.4 GHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn, CR720-254FR
171 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6293-663G32Mn View product	B MSI Classic CR720-254FR Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CR720-254FR View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Silver	Black
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
External displayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffers	T6670	i3-370M
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	90 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	18
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i3
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	K0
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots (available)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500HD	Intel® HD Graphics
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.384 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one	3G	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard key pitchKnown for one	2.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management) - Acer Crystal Eye - Acer Video Conference Manager - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Acer Video Conference Manager featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE) - Adobe Reader - Cyberl	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor special features13 differ
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42109	49020
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLBUK
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	58.8 W	65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	HDD, Supervisor, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	DMI 2.0 ACPI 3.0 Mobile PC 2002 Wi-Fi TCG 1.2 GS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.95 kg	3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	306 x 227 x 27.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	414 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	267.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source

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