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Acer TravelMate 6593-873G25MN vs Lenovo X201 + 73Y2650

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 53differ
  • 54identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • X201 + 73Y2650:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Processor family
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • X201 + 73Y2650:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:P8700
    • X201 + 73Y2650:i7-620M
  • Processor threads
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:2
    • X201 + 73Y2650:4
  • Processor frequency
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:2.53 GHz
    • X201 + 73Y2650:2.66 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:3 MB
    • X201 + 73Y2650:4 MB
  • Processor cache type
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:L2
    • X201 + 73Y2650:Smart Cache
  • Processor socket
    • TravelMate 6593-873G25MN:Socket 479
    • X201 + 73Y2650:BGA 1288

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Comparison of TravelMate 6593-873G25MN, X201 + 73Y2650
146 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")30.7 cm (12.1")
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersP8700i7-620M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.520
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, SD, SDHC
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
DVI portDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one- McAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one- Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management) - Acer Bio-Protection - Acer Video Conference Manager - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Adobe Acrobat Reader - Cyberlink PowerDVD - NTI Media Maker - NTI Shadow - Microsoft Office Ready 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700643560
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBPE
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one2.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg1.44 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm295 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm210 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm2.07 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.65 cm3.53 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Modem typeDiffersITU V.92V.92
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one- TCG 1.2 - DMI 2.0 - ACPI 3.0 - Mobile PC 2002 - GS certification - Wi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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