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Acer TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 78identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:P8400
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:M0
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:R1
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:8.5
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:9
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn:4 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK:2 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 6493-844G32Mn, ThinkPad T500 (20892SG), UK
131 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8400P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
SteppingDiffersM0R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.59
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 2 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — 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
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500Intel® GMA 4500MHD
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
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 5300AGN
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
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 GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI Media Maker, NTI Shadow, Microsoft Office Ready 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556935568
Processor codeDiffersSL3BUSLGDZ
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.6 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
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers338 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.36 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.95 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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