Product comparison · 2 pcs/workstations

Dell Vostro 230ST vs Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186

83specifications compared
18differ
65identical
43known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 has 1 MB more processor cache than the Dell Vostro 230ST (3 MB vs 2 MB). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 1 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 (3 GB vs 2 GB). The Dell Vostro 230ST has 2 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 (8 vs 6). Only the Dell Vostro 230ST has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 has display included.

Processor family
- Vostro 230ST:Intel® Pentium®
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- Vostro 230ST:E6500
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:E7500
Processor cache
- Vostro 230ST:2 MB
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:3 MB
Internal memory
- Vostro 230ST:3 GB
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:2 GB
Optical drive type
- Vostro 230ST:DVD Super Multi DL
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:DVD-RW
Card reader integrated
- Vostro 230ST:Yes
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:No
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Vostro 230ST:8
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:6
Headphone outputs
- Vostro 230ST:2
- A70 + ThinkVision D186:1

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Comparison of Vostro 230ST, A70 + ThinkVision D186
126 specifications	A Dell Vostro 230ST View product	B Lenovo A70 + ThinkVision D186 View product
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Pentium®	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	E6500	E7500
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Pentium E6000 Series for Desktop	Intel Core 2 Duo E7000 Series
Number of processors installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1333 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD-RW
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Floppy drive installedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD write speedKnown for one	16x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	8	6
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsDiffers	2	1
Line-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsidentical
PCI Express x1 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
PCI Express x16 slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	115 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers	250 W	180 W
Designidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
External drive baysKnown for one	1x 5.25"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal drive baysKnown for one	2x 3.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Chassis typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Tower
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system architectureKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Display1 differ
Display includedDiffers	No	Yes
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	47 cm (18.5")
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1366 x 768 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600:1
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
Processor special features3 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	2
Processor ARK IDDiffers	42805	36503
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLB9Z
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	106 mm	160 mm
DepthDiffers	437 mm	355 mm
HeightDiffers	373 mm	392 mm
WeightDiffers	5.8 kg	10.5 kg
Weight (imperial)Known for one	5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio

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