Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Y450

111specifications compared
34differ
77identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:Red
- IdeaPad Y450:Black, White
Display diagonal
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:39.1 cm (15.4")
- IdeaPad Y450:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:1280 x 800 pixels
- IdeaPad Y450:1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:16:10
- IdeaPad Y450:16:9
Processor family
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:Intel Pentium Mobile
- IdeaPad Y450:Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor model
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:T3400
- IdeaPad Y450:T4400
Processor frequency
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:2.16 GHz
- IdeaPad Y450:2.2 GHz
Processor front side bus
- Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400:667 MHz
- IdeaPad Y450:800 MHz

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Comparison of M-6301E, IdeaPad Y450
136 specifications	A Acer Gateway M-6301E Intel Pentium Mobile T3400 Model M-6301E View product	B Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Red	Black, White
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1366 x 768 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core
Processor modelDiffers	T3400	T4400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.16 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cache	1 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium T3000 Series for Mobile	Intel Pentium T4000 Series for Mobile
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	13	11
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HDA	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.1+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts 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	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
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 chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	84
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows 7 Home Basic
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton 360 All-in-One Security suite (60)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	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	Yes	Yes
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 Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	No	No
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	35583	40739
Processor codeDiffers	SLB3P	SLGJL
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.66 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	357 mm	340 mm
DepthDiffers	257.9 mm	232 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.8 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.16 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.72 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	Yes	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source

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