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Acer NV53A Gateway vs Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 33identical
  • 119known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • NV53A Gateway:AMD Athlon II
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • NV53A Gateway:N330
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:i5-460M
  • Processor frequency
    • NV53A Gateway:2.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • NV53A Gateway:1 MB
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:3 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • NV53A Gateway:L2
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:Smart Cache
  • HDD speed
    • NV53A Gateway:5400 RPM
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:7200 RPM
  • Audio system
    • NV53A Gateway:High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:HDA
  • S/PDIF out port
    • NV53A Gateway:Yes
    • ThinkPad Edge 15 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-460M Laptop:No

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175 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Product colourBlackBlack
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display response rise/fallKnown for one8 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD Athlon IIIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersN330i5-460M
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.3 GHz2.53 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBGA 1288
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceArrandale
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDMI
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceK0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source382 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, SDHC, xD
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1366 x 768 pixels
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Radeon HD 4250Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MP
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothNoNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersAMD M880GIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home PremiumWindows 7 Professional
Operating system architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2007 SP2 Nero 9 Essentials Norton Internet Security 2010Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneGateway Games Gateway Identity Card Gateway InfoCentre Gateway Power Management Gateway PowerSave Solution Gateway MyBackup Solution Gateway Recovery Management Gateway Registration Gateway Social Networks Gateway Updater Adobe Flash Player 10 Adobe Reader 9.1 Cyberlink PowerDVD eBay Google ToolbarUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50179
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLC22
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacityDiffers4400 mAh2200 mAh
Battery life (max)Differs3.7 h4.5 h
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers48.8 W65 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersNoYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Wi-Fi certifiedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.6 kg2.41 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers253 mm247 mm
Height (front)Differs3.41 cm3.38 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.1 cm3.95 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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