Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N vs Lenovo ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD

111specifications compared
27differ
84identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N (2.66 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has 0.5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N (10 vs 9.5). The Lenovo ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD has 1 GB more internal memory than the Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N (4 GB vs 3 GB). Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N has DVI port. Only the Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N has Intel Enhanced Halt State.

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:30.7 cm (12.1")
Processor model
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:P8700
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:P8800
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:2.53 GHz
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2.66 GHz
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:9.5
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:10
Internal memory
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:3 GB
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:2 x 2 GB
Optical drive type
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:DVD Super Multi DL
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:DVD±RW
Compatible memory cards
- TravelMate 6593-873G32N:MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
- ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD:MMC, SD, SDHC

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Comparison of TravelMate 6593-873G32N, ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD
135 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 6593-873G32N View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X200 + PhysicalPac Warranty Upgrade (PHP) 3Yr CCR to 3Yr OSR NBD View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8700	P8800
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.66 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 479	Socket 479
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
Stepping	R0	R0
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	9.5	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 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 memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.759 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11 a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/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 quantityDiffers	4	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) ports	0	0
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 StateDiffers	Yes	No
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	37006	40380
Processor codeDiffers	SLGFE	SLGLA
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	79.9 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	9.1 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Fingerprint reader	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
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	1.23 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	295 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	210 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.65 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35.3 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Trackpad

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