Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie vs HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)

114specifications compared
50differ
64identical
62known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie has 0.34 GHz more processor frequency than the HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) (2.2 GHz vs 1.86 GHz). The HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) has 2 MB more processor cache than the Acer TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie (6 MB vs 4 MB). The HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR) has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie has DVI port. Only the Acer TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie has TV-out.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:43.2 cm (17")
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:1440 x 900 pixels
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1280 x 800 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:T7500
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):SL9400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:2.2 GHz
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1.86 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:4 MB
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):6 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:800 MHz
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1066 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:Socket 478
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):BGA 956
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie:65 nm
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):45 nm

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Comparison of TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie, EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
176 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7720-602G25N_VB/XPP + Tasche + Maus + 3 Jahre Garantie View product	B HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T7500	SL9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	1.86 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	4 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	17 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	11	7.1
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
SteppingKnown for one	E1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	120 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	SD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon HD 2400 XT	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.024 GB	0.384 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.25 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
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
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	10/100/1000 NIC
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
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	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 headphone/line-out; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 battery connector; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC power
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM965 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad + Scroll zone	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard typeDiffers	FineTouch	101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys
Numeric keypadKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard manufacturerKnown for one	Acer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard special featuresKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer Video Conference Manager, -Adobe Reader, -CyberLink PowerDVD, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007, -NTI CD Maker, -NTI Shadow.	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Trial softwareKnown for one	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	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	29761	36689
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Differs	3.5 h	6.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	71 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (off)Known for one	2 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery recharge time (on)Known for one	3 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Standard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2 (disabled where use is restricted by law), Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer f
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35, 5 - 35
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95, 5 - 90
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	-ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -Wi-Fi.	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.8 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	400 mm	290 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	212 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	400 x 290 x 30.3 mm	290 x 212 x 28.2 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.74 lb
Height (rear)Known for one	4.33 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB 5400 rpm SATA
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA, SATA (5400 rpm)
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6-cell (44 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	56K
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabled
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base, HP External MultiBay II
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 Express Card/54; 1 secure digital An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and replaces the ExpressCard/54.
Multi-bay devicesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optional external Multibay II devices
Multimedia featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Protection toolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	AC, 1
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

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