Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 63identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:T5470
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:1.6 GHz
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:2 MB
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1066 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:65 nm
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:Merom
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:Penryn
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:35 W
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:25 W
  • Tjunction
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:100 °C
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:105 °C

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN, ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK
130 specifications
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersT5470P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs88.5
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB80 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD±RWDVD-ROM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConexant Azalia 24-bit
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/g/nIntel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow, Microsoft Office Ready 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3178835569
Processor codeDiffersSLAEBSL3BU
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.02 kg2.94 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm358.6 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.5 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Modem typeDiffersITU V.921
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM965 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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