Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site

107specifications compared
35differ
72identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:16:9
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:16:10
Processor model
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:SU9400
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:P8700
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:1.4 GHz
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:2.53 GHz
Processor front side bus
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:800 MHz
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:BGA 956
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Socket 479
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn:10 W
- ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:25 W

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Comparison of TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn, ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site
134 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 8571-944G32Mn View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	SU9400	P8700
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.4 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	10 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	7	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 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, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.0625 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	1.759 GB	0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	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 portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	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
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x DisplayPort
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GS45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite, Office Ready.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Bio-Protection, Acer PowerSmart Manager, Acer Launch Manager, Acer eRecovery Management, Adobe Reader,Adobe Flash Player, Google Toolbar, Google Desktop, eSobi, Windows Live Essentials.	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
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	No	Yes
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	36697	37006
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGFE
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	62.16 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs	8 h	4.1 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 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
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-Wi-Fi. -ACPI 3.0. -Mobile PC 2002. -DMI 2.0. -EPEAT Silver. -GS.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.19 kg	2.73 kg
WidthDiffers	377.5 mm	358.6 mm
DepthDiffers	254.5 mm	260 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.64 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.02 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.90
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav

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