Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740-334G32Bi vs Lenovo ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR

109specifications compared
54differ
55identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:16:9
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:Intel® Core™ i3
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:i3-330M
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:T9600
Processor threads
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:4
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:2.13 GHz
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5740-334G32Bi:3 MB
- ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR:6 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 5740-334G32Bi, ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR
154 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5740-334G32Bi View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W700 (2758MVG) + T40HBEU, FR View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	8 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i3-330M	T9600
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	2.8 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingDiffers	C2	E1
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	1x16	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	382 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	81 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	10.5
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD-RW
Graphics3 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffers	Yes	No
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers	0.125 GB	0.512 GB
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® HD Graphics	Not available
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	500 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	AC 97 + AD 1881
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 b/g/n	Intel WiFi 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite - Microsoft Works + Office Home & Student 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Acer Arcade Deluxe - Acer Backup Manager - Acer eRecovery Manager - Acer Crystal Eye - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Reader - Adobe Flash Player - EarthLink - eSobi - Google Toolbar - NTI Media Maker - MyWinLocker - NetZero - Oberon GameZone - WildTangent	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Windows Vista Home Basic Windows Vista Enterprise Edition 32-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1a/SP2a 32/64-bit PC DOS 2000 (ltd) Windows Vista Business Windows Vista Business 64 Windows Vista Home Premium Windows Vista Home Prem
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	45 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	47663	35563
Processor codeDiffers	SLBNF	SLG9F
Processor package sizeDiffers	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	35 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	2 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	3.83 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	410 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	310 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	41.4 mm
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
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Professional

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