Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5730G-863G32N vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500

108specifications compared
27differ
81identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:P8600
- ThinkPad T500:P8400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T500:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:Socket 479
- ThinkPad T500:Socket 478
Stepping
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:R1
- ThinkPad T500:M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:9
- ThinkPad T500:8.5
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:3 GB
- ThinkPad T500:2 GB
Internal memory type
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:DDR2-SDRAM
- ThinkPad T500:DDR3-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 5730G-863G32N:320 GB
- ThinkPad T500:160 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730G-863G32N, ThinkPad T500
124 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5730G-863G32N View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 View product
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	160 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technologie (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
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SL3BU
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.6 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	2.49 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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