Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 7630EZ vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP

108specifications compared
38differ
70identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP has 0.8 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer Extensa 7630EZ (2.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP has 5 MB more processor cache than the Acer Extensa 7630EZ (6 MB vs 1 MB). The Lenovo ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Acer Extensa 7630EZ (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP has docking connector.

Display diagonal
- Extensa 7630EZ:43.2 cm (17")
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Extensa 7630EZ:1440 x 900 pixels
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor family
- Extensa 7630EZ:Intel Pentium Mobile
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Extensa 7630EZ:T4200
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:T9600
Processor frequency
- Extensa 7630EZ:2 GHz
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 7630EZ:1 MB
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:6 MB
Processor front side bus
- Extensa 7630EZ:800 MHz
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- Extensa 7630EZ:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP:Socket 478

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Comparison of Extensa 7630EZ, ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP
136 specifications	A Acer Extensa 7630EZ View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W500-NRA4DSP View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T4200	T9600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	10.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	200 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Azalia
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GL40 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	- McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	- Acer Empowering Technology, - Acer Crystal Eye (on selected models), - Acer GridVista, - Acer Launch Manager, - Adobe Reader, - Corel WinDVD, - Microsoft Office Ready 2007, - NTI Media-Maker, - NTI Shadow.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37251	35563
Processor codeDiffers	SLGJN	SLG9F
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	48.8 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	2 h	6.3 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	- ACPI 3.0, - Mobile PC 2002, - DMI 2.0, - Wi-Fi.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	286 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	35.2 mm	33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.52 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Professional
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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