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Acer Aspire 7540G-524G50MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 13

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 37identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:M520
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:L625
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:2.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:1.6 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:500 GB
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:320 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:AMD Radeon HD 4570
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:AMD Radeon HD 3200
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:2.304 GB
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:0.128 GB
  • Networking features
    • Aspire 7540G-524G50MN:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
    • ThinkPad Edge 13:Gigabit Ethernet

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Comparison of Aspire 7540G-524G50MN, ThinkPad Edge 13
96 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display brightnessKnown for one220 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffersM520L625
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed667 MHz667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 4570AMD Radeon HD 3200
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers2.304 GB0.128 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrophone (integrated), Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)
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 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M880GUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 row 84/85 key ISO Fullsize
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Trial softwareKnown for one-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Works 9 + Office Home & Student 2007.Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Arcade Deluxe (Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia), -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Management, -Acer eRecovery Management, -Acer PowerSmart Manager, -Acer Backup Management, -Adobe Reader, -Adobe Flash Player, -Norton Online Backup.Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs2.4 h8 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.26 kg1.74 kg
WidthDiffers411 mm322 mm
DepthDiffers274 mm228 mm
Height (front)Differs4 cm2.54 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.5 cm2.59 cm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92No
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHard disk drive password, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password None
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Manageability featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess program, ImageUltra enabled, System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI/PCI Express
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320GB SATA/ 5400

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