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Acer Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium vs Lenovo L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 49identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:43.2 cm (17")
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:1440 x 900 pixels
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:16:10
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:16:9
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:T6400
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:i5-460M
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:2
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:4
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:2 GHz
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 7730G-643G25BN Intel® Core™2 Duo T6400 43.2 cm (17") 3 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT Windows Vista Home Premium:2 MB
    • L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:3 MB

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Comparison of 7730G-643G25BN, L512 + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3
159 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display brightness220 cd/m²220 cd/m²
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500:1
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersT6400i5-460M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 SeriesIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersR0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1019
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD-RW
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneNVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GTUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWI-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers01
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard special featuresKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard easy keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard euro keyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor special features16 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers4047950179
Processor codeDiffersSLGJ4SLC22
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.7 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, SupervisorUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.8 kg2.56 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs4.1 cm3.2 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.39 cm3.6 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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