Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn vs HP HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC

109specifications compared
36differ
73identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:43.2 cm (17")
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:1440 x 900 pixels
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:16:10
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:16:9
Processor model
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:P8400
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:P8600
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:2.26 GHz
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:2.4 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:Socket 478
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:Socket 479
Stepping
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:M0
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn:8.5
- HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC:9

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Comparison of TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn, HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC
138 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7730-842G16Mn View product	B HP HDX18-1080EG Premium Notebook-PC View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	46.7 cm (18.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	P8600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 W	25 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	8.5	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	640 GB
Storage mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	640 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.759 GB	2.302 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	3D SB Pro (16 bit)
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Intel WiFi Link 5100
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 & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	2
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	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 slotDiffers	Yes	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
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x eSATA
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Home Premium
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Works Microsoft Office Home Student 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, NTI Media-Maker, NTI Shadow	Microsoft Internet Explorer Windows Mail Adobe Reader
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	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	Yes	Yes
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	Yes	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	35569	35568
Processor codeDiffers	SL3BU	SLGDZ
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 cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	2.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	4.06 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	436 mm
Depth	286 mm	286 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.52 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.4 cm	4.37 cm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	496 x 159 x 345 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.33 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVB-T
Driver software for optical driveKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Gallery, DVD Play, Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker, CyberLink DVD Suite, Windows Media Center, QuickPlay for Windows, HP Total Care Advisor
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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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