Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 5740G-438G64MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD

107specifications compared
53differ
54identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

The Acer Aspire 5740G-438G64MN 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-438G64MN 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-438G64MN 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 Acer Aspire 5740G-438G64MN has S/PDIF out port. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- Aspire 5740G-438G64MN: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-438G64MN: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-438G64MN:16:9
- ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:16:10
Processor family
- Aspire 5740G-438G64MN:Intel® Core™ i5
- ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Aspire 5740G-438G64MN:i5-430M
- ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:T6670
Processor threads
- Aspire 5740G-438G64MN:4
- ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2
Processor frequency
- Aspire 5740G-438G64MN:2.26 GHz
- ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 5740G-438G64MN:3 MB
- ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2 MB

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Comparison of Aspire 5740G-438G64MN, ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD
156 specifications	A Acer Aspire 5740G-438G64MN View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad R400 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 1Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 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
Processor14 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor generationKnown for one	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffers	i5-430M	T6670
Processor threadsDiffers	4	2
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	2.53 GHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.2 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	2.5 GT/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	Smart Cache	L2
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 1288	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	32 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Arrandale	Penryn
Bus typeDiffers	DMI	FSB
SteppingKnown for one	C2	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	17	11
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	640 GB	250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	640 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD±RW
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5650	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® HD Graphics	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	766 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Dolby Surround	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® HM55 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one	Microsoft Works with Office Home and Student 2007 McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Acer CinemaVision and Acer ClearVision technologies 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 WildTange	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features14 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 StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	1.0	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers	43537	42109
Processor codeKnown for one	SLBPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	5.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.4 kg
WidthDiffers	383 mm	335.5 mm
DepthDiffers	250 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	37 mm	35 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	383 x 250 x 37 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
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 typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.90

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