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Acer TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 81identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:P8700
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:Socket 479
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:R0
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:9.5
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:8.5
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:4 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:2 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:DDR2-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:DDR3-SDRAM
  • Memory clock speed
    • TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn:667 MHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:1066 MHz

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Comparison of TravelMate 5730G-874G32Mn, ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK
136 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8700P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
SteppingDiffersR0M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.58.5
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers667 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant CX20561-12Z
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
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIntel 5100AGN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700635569
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESL3BU
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Differs5 h6.6 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 kg2.63 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 features1 differ
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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