Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn vs ASUS UL50AG-XX040V, UK

108specifications compared
33differ
75identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:33.8 cm (13.3")
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:39.6 cm (15.6")
Processor family
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:Intel® Celeron® M
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:743
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:SU7300
Processor cores
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:1
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:2
Processor threads
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:1
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:2
Processor cache
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:1 MB
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:3 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:L2
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:Smart Cache
Tjunction
- TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn:100 °C
- UL50AG-XX040V, UK:105 °C

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Comparison of TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn, UL50AG-XX040V, UK
136 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8331-742G16Mn View product	B ASUS UL50AG-XX040V, UK View product
Designidentical
Product type	Laptop	Laptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	743	SU7300
Processor coresDiffers	1	2
Processor threadsDiffers	1	2
Processor frequency	1.3 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	BGA 956	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Celeron M ULV 700 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	10 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	No	DVD Super Multi
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.759 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	High Definition Audio	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Altec Lansing
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Trial softwareDiffers	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.	Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
Bundled softwareDiffers	-Acer Backup Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Assist, -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Launch Manager, -Acer eRecovery Management, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -Google Toolbar, -Google Desktop, -eSobi, -Office Ready, -Windows Live Essentials.	ASUSDVD 6-in-1
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Intel 64Differs	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	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	No	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	37135	42791
Processor codeDiffers	SLGEV	SLGYV
Processor package size	22 x 22 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	6 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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	4.74 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -EPEAT Silver, -GS.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.65 kg	2.15 kg
WidthDiffers	323.6 mm	386 mm
DepthDiffers	228 mm	259 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	2.94 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	26.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP

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