Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn vs HP Pavilion dv9683es Media Center

106specifications compared
44differ
62identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:35.8 cm (14.1")
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:P8600
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:T7500
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:2.4 GHz
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:3 MB
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:4 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:1066 MHz
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:800 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:Socket 479
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:Socket 478
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn:45 nm
- Pavilion dv9683es Media Center:65 nm

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Comparison of TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn, Pavilion dv9683es Media Center
125 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6493-864G32Mn View product	B HP Pavilion dv9683es Media Center View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	T7500
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R1	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	11
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500	NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.125 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.895 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	3D Sound Blaster Pro
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	No	Yes
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
TV-out typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S-Video
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Bio-Protection, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI Media Maker, NTI Shadow	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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 IDDiffers	35568	29761
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGDZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.38 kg	3.55 kg
WidthDiffers	338 mm	396 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	285 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.36 cm	3.16 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.95 cm	4.18 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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