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Acer TravelMate 5730-964G32 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 83identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:DDR2-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:320 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:160 GB
  • Card reader integrated
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:Yes
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:No
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:Intel® GMA X4500
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
  • Audio system
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:Conexant Azalia 24-bit
  • Networking features
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:Gigabit Ethernet
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
  • Wireless technology
    • TravelMate 5730-964G32:IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
    • ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH:Intel 5100AGN

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730-964G32, ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), CH
131 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500AMD 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 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 technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIntel 5100AGN
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
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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
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 kg2.58 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Modem typeDiffersITU V.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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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