Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 69identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:T5470
    • ThinkPad R500:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:1.6 GHz
    • ThinkPad R500:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:2 MB
    • ThinkPad R500:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad R500:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad R500:Socket 479
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:65 nm
    • ThinkPad R500:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:Merom
    • ThinkPad R500:Penryn
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN:M0
    • ThinkPad R500:R1

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720G-4A3G32MN, ThinkPad R500
130 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor14 differ
Processor modelDiffersT5470P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
SteppingDiffersM0R1
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)Differs89
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
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
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
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
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 features5 differ
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 IDDiffers3178835568
Processor codeDiffersSLAEBSLGDZ
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1 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 mm358.5 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.6 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 features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92V.90
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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