Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking vs Acer TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station

125specifications compared
15differ
110identical
15known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:35.8 cm (14.1")
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:39.1 cm (15.4")
Discrete graphics card model
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:Intel® GMA X4500HD
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:Intel® GMA X4500
Networking features
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:Gigabit Ethernet
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:WiFi Link 5000 Series
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:802.11a/b/g/n
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:3
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:4
Docking connector
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:No
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:Yes
ExpressCard slot
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:No
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:Yes
AC adapter power
- TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking:65 W
- TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station:90 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking, TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station
140 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6493-863G32N+Docking View product	B Acer TravelMate 6593-863G32N_UMTS + Docking Station View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model	P8600	P8600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 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	R1	R1
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	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	3 GB	3 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
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 cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500HD	Intel® GMA X4500
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
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	WiFi Link 5000 Series	802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Networking typeKnown for one	802.11a/g/Draft-N	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	Yes	Yes
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	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad + Pointing Stick	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Hot keys	Yes	Yes
Number of keyboard cursor keys	4	4
Keyboard function keys	12	12
Keyboard special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard easy keys	Yes	Yes
Keyboard euro keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	88	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	FineTouch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard manufacturerKnown for one	Acer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Trial software	McAfee Internet Security Suite	McAfee Internet Security Suite
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technologie, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI Media Maker, NTI Shadow, Microsoft Office Ready 2007.	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer Video Conference Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Cyberlink PowerDVD, -NTI Media Maker, -NTI Shadow, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007,
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	35568	35568
Processor code	SLGDZ	SLGDZ
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	79.9 Wh
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
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)	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	TCG 1.2, DMI 2.0, ACPI 3.0, Mobile PC2002, GS Zertifizierung, Wi-Fi.	-TCG 1.2, -DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -GS Zertifizierung, -Wi-Fi.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.53 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	338 mm	360 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	267 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.36 cm	4.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.95 cm	4.45 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	360 x 267 x 42 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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