Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS vs Acer TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline"

122specifications compared
34differ
88identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS has 1.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline" (2.53 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline" (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). The Acer TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS has 15 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Acer TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline" (25 W vs 10 W). Only the Acer TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS has DVI port. Only the Acer TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS has Intel Enhanced Halt State.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:35.8 cm (14.1")
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:1280 x 800 pixels
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:16:10
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":16:9
Processor model
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:P8700
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":SU9400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:2.53 GHz
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":1.4 GHz
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:1066 MHz
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":800 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:Socket 479
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":BGA 956
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS:25 W
- TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline":10 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS, TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline"
135 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6493-873G32N_UMTS View product	B Acer TravelMate 8371-944G32N_UMTS - "Timeline"View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8700	SU9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	10 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)Differs	9.5	7
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memory	0.0625 GB	0.0625 GB
Maximum graphics card memory	1.759 GB	1.759 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connection	Yes	Yes
Mobile network generation	3G	3G
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/g/n	802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	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	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad + Pointing Stick	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Optional operating system supplied	Windows XP Professional	Windows XP Professional
Trial software	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Cyberlink PowerDVD, -NTI Media Maker, -NTI Shadow, -PlatinumSecret Suite, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007, -Acer 3G	-Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Assist, -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer eRecovery Management, -Acer 3G Connection Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -Google Toolbar, -Google Desktop, -eSobi, -Office Ready, -Windows Live Essentials.
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 StateDiffers	Yes	No
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 IDDiffers	37006	36697
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGFE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery3 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Battery capacityDiffers	79.9 Wh	62.16 Wh
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 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)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	-TCG 1.2, -DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC2002, -GS, -Wi-Fi.	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -EPEAT Silver, -GS.
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.53 kg	1.65 kg
WidthDiffers	338 mm	323.6 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	228 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.36 cm	2.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.95 cm	2.53 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 readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
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
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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