Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 69identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:16:9
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:16:10
  • Processor model
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:P8400
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:T9400
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn:M0
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK:E0

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Comparison of Aspire 8930G-844G32Bn, ThinkPad T500 (20892UG), UK
132 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8400T9400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
SteppingDiffersM0E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.59.5
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB100 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 9700M GTIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersCinematic SurroundConexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIntel 5300AGN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Empowering Technology (Acer ePower, eAudio, eDataSecurity, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Arcade Deluxe featuring Cinema, Album, Music, Acer HomeMedia, Acer InstantOn Arcade, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer GameZone, Acer Video ConferenceUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556935562
Processor codeDiffersSL3BUSLGEK
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h6.6 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers441.4 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers300 mm255 mm
Height (front)Known for one4.02 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.42 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
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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