Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740G-434G64MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 53identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5740G-434G64MN has 2 more processor threads than the Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD (4 vs 2). The Acer Aspire 5740G-434G64MN has 0.06 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD (2.26 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Acer Aspire 5740G-434G64MN has 1 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD (3 MB vs 2 MB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has Bluetooth. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has docking connector.

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:16:9
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:16:10
  • Processor family
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:i5-430M
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:T6670
  • Processor threads
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:4
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 5740G-434G64MN:3 MB
    • ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 5740G-434G64MN, ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD
150 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one4th gen Intel® Core™ i5Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersi5-430MT6670
Processor threadsDiffers42
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one2.53 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one2.5 GT/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL2
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1288Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers32 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-400 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandalePenryn
Bus typeDiffersDMIFSB
SteppingKnown for oneC2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one1x16Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers382 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers81 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1711
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB250 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 5470Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® HD GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one766 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® HM55 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
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
Processor special features14 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.0No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4353742109
Processor codeKnown for oneSLBPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2835 x 35 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneSSE4.1, SSE4.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersYesNo
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs4 h5.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.4 kg
WidthDiffers383 mm335.5 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm238 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92V.90
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav

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