Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS vs Acer TravelMate 7730G-873G32N

125specifications compared
18differ
107identical
6known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS has 7.75 GB more discrete graphics card memory than the Acer TravelMate 7730G-873G32N (8 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Acer TravelMate 7730G-873G32N has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Acer TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS (4 vs 3). The Acer TravelMate 7730G-873G32N has 1 more HDMI ports quantity than the Acer TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS (1 vs 0). Only the Acer TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS has infrared data port. Display diagonal: 30.7 cm (12.1") on the Acer TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS, 43.2 cm (17") on the Acer TravelMate 7730G-873G32N.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:30.7 cm (12.1")
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:1280 x 800 pixels
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:1440 x 900 pixels
Internal memory type
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:DDR3-SDRAM
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:DDR2-SDRAM
Discrete graphics card model
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
Discrete graphics card memory
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:8 GB
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:0.25 GB
Wireless technology
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:802.11 a/b/g/n
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:802.11b/g/n
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:3
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:4
HDMI ports quantity
- TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS:0
- TravelMate 7730G-873G32N:1

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Comparison of TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS, TravelMate 7730G-873G32N
131 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6293-873G32N_UMTS View product	B Acer TravelMate 7730G-873G32N View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model	P8700	P8700
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.53 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 479	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	9.5	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	8 GB	0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.047 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D sound	Yes	Yes
Network1 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 features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	No	No
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
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Optional operating system supplied	Windows XP Professional	Windows XP Professional
Trial softwareDiffers	McAfee Internet Security Suite	McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Empowering Technologie (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, -Adobe Reader, -Cyberlink PowerDVD, -NTI Media Maker, -NTI Shado	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings), -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer Video Conference Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Corel WinDVD, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007, -NTI Media-Maker, -NTI Shadow.
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
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 State	Yes	Yes
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
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 ID	37006	37006
Processor code	SLGFE	SLGFE
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	3.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	-DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -Wi-Fi, -TCG 1.2, -GS.	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -TCG 1.2.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	1.95 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	227 mm	286 mm
Height (front)Differs	2.75 cm	3.52 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.45 cm	4.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN ready	Yes	Yes
Wake-on-Ring ready	Yes	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	ITU V.92	ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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