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Acer TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS vs HP Compaq 6730b

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 81identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • Compaq 6730b:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:3 GB
    • Compaq 6730b:2 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:DDR3-SDRAM
    • Compaq 6730b:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:4 GB
    • Compaq 6730b:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:320 GB
    • Compaq 6730b:160 GB
  • Card reader integrated
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:Yes
    • Compaq 6730b:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:Intel® GMA X4500HD
    • Compaq 6730b:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS:High Definition Audio
    • Compaq 6730b:HD

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Comparison of TravelMate 6293-843G32N_UMTS, Compaq 6730b
160 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionKnown for one1280 x 800 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelP8400P8400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequency2.26 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketSocket 478Socket 478
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingM0M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W25 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)8.58.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino 2
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with optional integrated VGA webcam; VoIP ready)
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANBroadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffersWLAN 802.11a/b/g802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Y
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, serial port
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GM45 ExpressIntel GE45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard euro keyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Business 64-bit, Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK ID3556935569
Processor codeSL3BUSL3BU
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityKnown for one58.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one3.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneDMI 2.0, ACPI 3.0, Mobile PC 2002, Wi-Fi, TCG 1.2, GS.Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.95 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers306 mm356 mm
DepthDiffers227 mm266 mm
Height (front)Differs2.75 cm3.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.69 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one306 x 227 x 27.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
3DKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90W HP Smart AC Adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch-sensitive controls
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port replicator (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, optional integrated HP Fingerprint Sensor, optional integrated Smart Card Reader replaces ExpressCard)
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °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%
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 4500MHD

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