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Acer TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 55identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:T5870
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:T5670
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:2 GHz
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1.8 GHz
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:10
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:9
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:320 GB
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:160 GB
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
  • Wireless technology
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:IEEE 802.11a/g/n
  • Bluetooth
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:Yes
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N:3
    • ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:4

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-6B2G32N, ThinkPad SL500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site
104 specifications
Processor3 differ
Processor modelDiffersT5870T5670
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs109
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer Bio-Protection, Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, NTI Media Maker, Microsoft Office Ready 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3703435163
Processor codeDiffersSLAZRSLAJ5
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.02 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm260 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 source37 mm
Other featuresidentical
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
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h

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