Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5738G-654G32MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR

80specifications compared
33differ
47identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:16:9
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:16:10
Processor model
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:T6500
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:T5870
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:2 GHz
Processor lithography
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:45 nm
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:65 nm
Stepping
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:R0
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:M0
Tjunction
- Aspire 5738G-654G32MN:105 °C
- ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR:100 °C

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Comparison of Aspire 5738G-654G32MN, ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR
111 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5738G-654G32MN View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 (2746E7G), FR View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T6500	T5870
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for one	Penryn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingDiffers	R0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10.5	10
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® G105M	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.303 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/b/g/n	ntel WiFi 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareDiffers	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007	Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Arcade Deluxe zahrnující Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Online Media, -Acer Backup Manager, -Acer eRecovery Manager, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Game Console, -Acer GameZone, -Adobe Flash Player, -Google Toolbar, -Google Desktop, -Adobe Reader, -N	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	39311	37034
Processor codeDiffers	SLGF4	SLAZR
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
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	358 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.6 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	39 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
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
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY

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