Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES

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  • 79specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 41identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:T5670
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:1.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:2 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:Socket 478
  • Processor lithography
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:65 nm
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:Merom
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:Penryn
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN:35 W
    • ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES:25 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-5B2G32MN, ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ES
131 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor12 differ
Processor modelDiffersT5670P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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)Differs98.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.5 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel HDA 3DConexant Azalia 24-bit
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
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/g/nIntel 5300AGN
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 & interfaces6 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
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 sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Processor ARK IDDiffers3516335569
Processor codeDiffersSLAJ5SL3BU
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.02 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers267 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers30.3 mm33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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