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Acer Aspire 7730G-844G32BN vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 68identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:43.2 cm (17")
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:1440 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:P8400
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:T9600
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:6 MB
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:M0
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:E1
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:25 W
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Aspire 7730G-844G32BN:8.5
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:10.5

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Comparison of Aspire 7730G-844G32BN, ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH
132 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8400T9600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
SteppingDiffersM0E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.510.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 9500M GSAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia 24-bit
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
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIntel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eAudio, ePower, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, NTI Media MakerUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556935563
Processor codeDiffersSL3BUSLG9F
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers69
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.9 h
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
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.9 kg2.58 kg
WidthDiffers402 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm255 mm
Height (front)Known for one4.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.39 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
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.9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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