Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP

109specifications compared
30differ
79identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:35.8 cm (14.1")
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:39.1 cm (15.4")
Processor model
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:P8600
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:P8400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:Socket 479
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:Socket 478
Stepping
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:R1
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:9
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:8.5
Internal memory
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:3 GB
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
- ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP:1 x 2 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn, ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP
131 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6493-863G32Mn View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500-NL37SSP View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	P8400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers	2x SO-DIMM	1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500HD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Azalia
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SL3BU
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	3 h	6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.38 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	338 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	245 mm	255 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.36 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.95 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
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
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.90
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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