Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE

113specifications compared
36differ
77identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:43.9 cm (17.3")
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:16:9
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:16:10
Processor model
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:T6400
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:P8700
Processor frequency
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:2 GHz
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:2 MB
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:800 MHz
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:Socket 479

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Comparison of Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn, ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE
136 specifications	A Acer Aspire 7738G-644G32Mn View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.9 cm (17.3")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	220 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T6400	P8700
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	9.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
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
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 130M	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	2.815 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Azalia
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Ports & interfaces6 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
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	-McAfee Internet Security Suite, -Microsoft Works 9.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Arcade Deluxe, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Backup Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer GameZone, Adobe Reader, Google Toolbar, Adobe Flash Player, NTI Media Maker, Microsoft Windows L	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Business / XP Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	40479	37006
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJ4	SLGFE
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	2 h	6.6 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.25 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	286 mm	255 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.15 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
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.92
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav

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