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Acer Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 39identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:2 GHz
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1.8 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:250 GB
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:160 GB
  • Audio system
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
  • Wireless technology
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:IEEE 802.11a/g/n
  • Bluetooth
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:Yes
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:3
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:4
  • HDMI ports quantity
    • Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn:0
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1

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Comparison of Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn, ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site
99 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT5670
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA X4500Intel® GMA X4500
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe + DV Wizard, VideoMagician, DVDivine, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer GameZone, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Video ConfUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35163
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLAJ5
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3 h4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Fingerprint readerYesYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers304.8 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers230 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.57 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.21 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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