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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5538-203G25MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 (2746P3G), HU

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  • 59specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 35identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.6 cm (15.6")
    • 39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • 1366 x 768 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 16:9
    • 16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • AMD
    • Intel
  • Processor family
    • AMD Athlon
    • Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.6 GHz
    • 2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 0.512 MB
    • 2 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • 667 MHz
    • 800 MHz

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108 specifications
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Acer

Aspire 5538-203G25MNView product
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Lenovo

ThinkPad SL500 (2746P3G), HUView product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
LED backlightKnown for oneYes
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneT5870
Processor coresKnown for one2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers667 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for one65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
FSB ParityKnown for oneNo
SteppingKnown for oneM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 W
TjunctionKnown for one100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one10
Memoryidentical
Internal memory3 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed667 MHz667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity250 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 3200Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.048 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one3 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nntel WiFi 5100AGN
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Basic
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Trial softwareKnown for one-CyberLink PowerDirector -McAfee Internet Security Suite -Microsoft Works 9.0 + Office Home & Student 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Arcade Deluxe -Acer Crystal Eye -Acer GridVista -Acer GameZone -Acer Game Console -Acer Backup Manager -Acer eRecovery Management -Adobe Reader -Adobe Flash Player -Google Toolbar -Google Desktop -NTI Media Maker
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYes
Intel 64Known for oneYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for one37034
Processor codeKnown for oneSLAZR
Processor package sizeKnown for one35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 Wh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
HDD user passwordYesYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers380 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one39 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.64 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.08 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MP
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M780G
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR

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