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Acer TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 35identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:RM-70
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:T5670
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:2 GHz
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1.8 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:3 GB
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:2 x 1 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:NVIDIA GeForce 9100M G
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Intel® GMA X4500
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
  • Wireless technology
    • TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi:IEEE 802.11b/g/n
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:IEEE 802.11a/g/n

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Comparison of TravelMate 5530-703G16Mi, ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site
103 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersRM-70T5670
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 9100M GIntel® GMA X4500
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.496 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Empowering Technologie (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, InterVideo WinDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, NTI CD Maker, NTI ShadowUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35163
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLAJ5
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs2.5 h4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneAMD M780GUnknown — not stated by the source

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