Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn vs MSI WIND U100 White Linux

56specifications compared
35differ
21identical
77known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:43.2 cm (17")
- WIND U100 White Linux:25.9 cm (10.2")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
- WIND U100 White Linux:1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:16:10
- WIND U100 White Linux:5:3
Processor family
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- WIND U100 White Linux:Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor model
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:T5670
- WIND U100 White Linux:N270
Processor cores
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:2
- WIND U100 White Linux:1
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:1.8 GHz
- WIND U100 White Linux:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn:2 MB
- WIND U100 White Linux:0.512 MB

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Comparison of TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn, WIND U100 White Linux
133 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7730-5B2G16Mn View product	B MSI WIND U100 White Linux View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Netbook
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	25.9 cm (10.2")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1024 x 600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	5:3
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelDiffers	T5670	N270
Processor coresDiffers	2	1
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	0.512 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	533 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket F (1207)
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Atom N200 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Diamondville
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	2.5 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	90 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	47 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	26 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	12
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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	667 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Storageidentical
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Total storage capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	GMA 950
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA X4500HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g/n
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Type II	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Linux
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, NTI Media-Maker, NTI Shadow	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64Differs	Yes	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35163	36331
Processor codeDiffers	SLAJ5	SLB73
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE2, SSE3
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 - 230 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	1.1 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	260 mm
DepthDiffers	286 mm	180 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	260 x 180 x 32 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.52 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Infrared data portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 modemKnown 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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source

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