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Acer TravelMate 5730-864G32 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 72identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:P8600
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:T9600
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:2.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:2.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:Socket 479
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:R1
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:E1
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:25 W
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 5730-864G32:9
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:10.5

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-864G32, ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH
132 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600T9600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
SteppingDiffersR1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs910.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia 24-bit
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIntel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556835563
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSLG9F
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.02 kg2.58 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
Other features1 differ
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.9 h
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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