Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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	A Acer Aspire 2930Z-322G25Mn View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Processor1 differ
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	T5670
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Merom
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer 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 Conf	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35163
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLAJ5
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	4 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.1 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	304.8 mm	358 mm
DepthDiffers	230 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.57 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.21 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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 typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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