Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7530G-823G64N vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK

57specifications compared
29differ
28identical
91known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:43.2 cm (17")
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:1400 x 900 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:14:9
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:16:10
Processor model
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:ZM-82
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:T9400
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:2.2 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:2 MB
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:6 MB
Internal memory
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:3 GB
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:2 GB
Number of HDDs installed
- TravelMate 7530G-823G64N:2
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:1

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Comparison of TravelMate 7530G-823G64N, ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK
148 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7530G-823G64N View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1400 x 900 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	14:9	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
HD typeKnown for one	HD+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	ZM-82	T9400
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.2 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino Pro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	2	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470 X2	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memory	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.536 GB	0.256 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	Intel 5300AGN
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	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 slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7-row with Trackpoint
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technologie (eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Corel WinDVD, Microsoft Office Ready 2007, NTI Media-Maker, NTI Shadow	ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Sun JRE, Adobe Acrobat Reader ThinkVantage Client Security Solution InterVideo WinDVD Creator Business Edition and MYDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Norton Internet Security 2008 (OEM edition) with 90 days of virus definition updates, ThinkVantage
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35562
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGEK
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.65 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	396 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	286 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.52 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160GB SATA/ 7200
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Client Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Integrated fingerprint reader, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	56K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Access program, Client Security Solution, ImageUltra enabled, System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore
Drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial Ultrabay Slim
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI/PCI Express
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	AMD RS780M	Unknown — not stated by the source

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