Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN vs HP EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400

81specifications compared
39differ
42identical
71known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:43.2 cm (17")
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:1440 x 900 pixels
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:1280 x 800 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:T5870
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:SL9400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:2 GHz
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:1.86 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:2 MB
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:6 MB
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:800 MHz
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:BGA 956
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN:65 nm
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:45 nm

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Comparison of TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN, 2730p
152 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7730G-6B4G25MN View product	B HP EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400 Model 2730p View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
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 brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5870	SL9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.86 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	10	7.1
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino 2
SteppingKnown for one	M0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	120 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.535 GB	0.384 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.25 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Intel 802.11 a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, UNDP WWAN, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
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	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	2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-sized
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	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	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional) 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
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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)	No	No
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	37034	36689
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLAZR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 35 °C
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%
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	1.7 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	290 mm
DepthDiffers	286 mm	212 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	180 x 380 x 80 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 kg
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 (5400 rpm)
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel GMA X4500HD
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6-cell (44 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
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 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 6-cell (44 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Battery
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	Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable
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	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slot
Multi-bay devicesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optional external Multibay II devices
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 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
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source

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