Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn vs ASUS A7U-7S027C, NL

56specifications compared
23differ
33identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:43.2 cm (17")
- A7U-7S027C, NL:43.4 cm (17.1")
Processor model
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:T7300
- A7U-7S027C, NL:TL-56
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:2 GHz
- A7U-7S027C, NL:1.8 GHz
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:160 GB
- A7U-7S027C, NL:120 GB
Optical drive type
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:DVD Super Multi DL
- A7U-7S027C, NL:DVD Super Multi
Number of built-in speakers
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:2
- A7U-7S027C, NL:4
Front camera resolution (numeric)
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:0.3 MP
- A7U-7S027C, NL:1.3 MP
Networking features
- TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn:Gigabit Ethernet
- A7U-7S027C, NL:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn, A7U-7S027C, NL
131 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7720G-302G16Mn View product	B ASUS A7U-7S027C, NL View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	43.4 cm (17.1")
Display resolution	1440 x 900 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	T7300	TL-56
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	4 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	PBGA479, PPGA478	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	65 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Merom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	35 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	291 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	143 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor upgradeKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 1 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	120 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD X2400 XT	AMD Mobility Radeon X1250
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	4
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	No	Yes
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 slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in portDiffers	No	Yes
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
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM965 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	29760	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.7 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.66 kg	4.1 kg
WidthDiffers	400 mm	405 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	314 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	38.2 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	400 x 290 x 43 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
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 typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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