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

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  • 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
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
SteppingDiffersR1M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs98.5
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioAzalia
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows XP Professional
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 ShadowUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556835569
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSL3BU
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3 h6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers338 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm255 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
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92V.90
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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