Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 27differ
  • 74identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:T6570
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:2.1 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:2 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:Socket 479
  • Processor operating modes
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:32-bit, 64-bit
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:64-bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:35 W
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:25 W
  • Tjunction
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:100 °C
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:105 °C
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA:4 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:2 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-654G25Mn 15.4" WXGA, ThinkPad T500 + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock
131 specifications
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersT6570P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one-Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Corel WinDVD, -NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007.Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4284135568
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGDZ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityKnown for one48.8 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs2 h6.3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one-Wi-Fi, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -DMI 2.0, -TCG 1.2.Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm255 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav

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