Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn vs HP Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC

106specifications compared
37differ
69identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn has 0.27 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC (2.1 GHz vs 1.83 GHz). The Acer TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn has 1 MB more processor cache than the HP Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC (3 MB vs 2 MB). The Acer TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the HP Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC (800 MHz vs 667 MHz). Only the Acer TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn has DVI port. Only the Acer TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn has Intel Enhanced Halt State.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:43.2 cm (17")
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:T8100
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:T5550
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:2.1 GHz
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:1.83 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:3 MB
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:800 MHz
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:667 MHz
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:45 nm
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:65 nm
Processor codename
- TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn:Penryn
- Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC:Merom

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Comparison of TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn, Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC
126 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7720-812G125Mn View product	B HP Pavilion dv2899ed Artist Edition Entertainment Notebook PC View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T8100	T5550
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	1.83 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	667 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	M0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 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	10.5	11
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 1 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.358 GB	1.47 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	3D Sound Blaster Pro
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
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	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	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM965 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, CyberLink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker, NTI Shadow	Microsoft Works; Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0; Windows Mail; Adobe Reader 8.0; Windows Media Player; Windows Photo Gallery; DVD Play; Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker; Cyberlink DVD Suite; Windows Media center, QuickPlay - Windows
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	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	33916	32427
Processor codeKnown for one	SLAVJ	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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	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
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.66 kg	2.5 kg
WidthDiffers	400 mm	334 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	237 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.03 cm	2.6 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.33 cm	3.9 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 ready	Yes	Yes
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
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	425 x 156 x 345 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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