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Acer TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK

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  • 113specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 80identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:P8700
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:Socket 479
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:R0
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:9.5
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:8.5
  • Internal memory
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:4 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn:2 x 2 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK:1 x 2 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 6493-874G32Mn, ThinkPad T500 (22437RG), UK
137 specifications
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
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
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
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)
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile network generationKnown for one3GUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
DVI portDiffersYesNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
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 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 availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700635569
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESL3BU
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 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
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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