Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6593-663G25N vs Samsung R520-Aura T4200 Stellion

109specifications compared
38differ
71identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 6593-663G25N has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung R520-Aura T4200 Stellion (2.2 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 6593-663G25N has 1 MB more processor cache than the Samsung R520-Aura T4200 Stellion (2 MB vs 1 MB). The Acer TravelMate 6593-663G25N has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Samsung R520-Aura T4200 Stellion (11 vs 10). Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-663G25N has Bluetooth. Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-663G25N has DVI port.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:39.1 cm (15.4")
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:1280 x 800 pixels
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:16:10
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:16:9
Processor family
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor model
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:T6670
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:T4200
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:2.2 GHz
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:2 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:2 MB
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:1 MB
Processor socket
- TravelMate 6593-663G25N:Socket 478
- R520-Aura T4200 Stellion:LGA 3647 (Socket P)

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Comparison of TravelMate 6593-663G25N, R520-Aura T4200 Stellion
143 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6593-663G25N View product	B Samsung R520-Aura T4200 Stellion View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Silver
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelDiffers	T6670	T4200
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 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	11	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Radeon HD 4650
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Audio1 differ
Audio chipKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Realtek ALC272
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type I	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
Docking connectorKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareDiffers	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.	McAfee Virus Scan Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers	-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.	SAMSUNG Recovery Solution III Adobe Acrobat Reader
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	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	No	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	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
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	42109	37251
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGJN
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	2.5 h	5 h
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known 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	2.9 kg	2.55 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	376 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255.8 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	31.3 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.4 cm	3.13 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.65 cm	3.72 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	376 x 255.8 x 31.3 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
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
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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-TCG 1.2, -DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -GS, -Wi-Fi.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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