Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 72identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:16:9
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:16:10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:P7450
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:T9400
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:2.13 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN:M0
    • ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU:E0

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Comparison of Aspire 5738DG-744G50MN, ThinkPad T500 (20564QG), HU
141 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor9 differ
Processor modelDiffersP7450T9400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.13 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P7000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
SteppingDiffersM0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers90 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.59.5
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4570AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB0.25 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.792 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia 24-bit
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g/nIntel 5100AGN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Online Media, Acer Backup Manager, Acer eRecovery Manager, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer GridVista, Acer Game Console, Acer GameZone, Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, Adobe Reader, NTI Media MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3673435562
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGEK
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3 h6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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