Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N vs Lenovo ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD

112specifications compared
57differ
55identical
40known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:P8700
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:i7-620M
Processor threads
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:2
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:4
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:2.53 GHz
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2.66 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:3 MB
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:4 MB
Processor cache type
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:L2
- ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:Smart Cache

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Comparison of TravelMate 6593-873G32N, ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD
152 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T410 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	P8700	i7-620M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsDiffers	2	4
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.33 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.66 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Arrandale
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9.5	20
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	NVIDIA Quadro HD 6310
On-board graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	766 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.759 GB	0.256 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Mobile network connectionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Mobile network generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3G
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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 slot	Yes	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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	-McAfee Internet Security Suite.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eDataSecurity, ePower, eRecovery, eSettings Management), -Acer Bio-Protection, -Acer Video Conference Manager, -Acer Crystal Eye, -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Acrobat Reader, -Cyberlink PowerDVD, -NTI Media Maker, -NTI Shadow, -Microsoft Office Rea	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features17 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37006	43560
Processor codeDiffers	SLGFE	SLBPE
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	79.9 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	2.27 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	335.5 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	239 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.4 cm	2.76 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.65 cm	3.2 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
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
Modem typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-TCG 1.2, -DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -GS, -Wi-Fi.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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