Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux vs Lenovo ThinkPad W700

105specifications compared
44differ
61identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad W700:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad W700:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor family
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:Intel® Celeron®
- ThinkPad W700:Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme
Processor model
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:560
- ThinkPad W700:X9100
Processor cores
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:1
- ThinkPad W700:2
Processor frequency
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:2.13 GHz
- ThinkPad W700:3.06 GHz
Processor cache
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:1 MB
- ThinkPad W700:6 MB
Processor front side bus
- Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux:533 MHz
- ThinkPad W700:1066 MHz

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Comparison of Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux, ThinkPad W700
134 specifications	A Acer Extensa 5220-301G12_Linux View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W700 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surface	Matt	Matt
Display response rise/fallKnown for one	16 ms	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron®	Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme
Processor modelDiffers	560	X9100
Processor coresDiffers	1	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.13 GHz	3.06 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	533 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	31 W	44 W
TcaseKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	16	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Extreme X9000 Series
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	160 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	7200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.024 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	AC 97 w/AD 1881 CODEC
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	5
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) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel GL960 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Linux	Windows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for one	McAfee Internet Security Suite	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	-Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance), -Acer GridVista, -Acer Launch Manager, -Adobe Reader, -Cyberlink PowerDVD, -Microsoft Office Ready 2007, -NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow.	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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	No	No
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 State	No	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	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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	34439	35431
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLB48
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 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
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	-DMI 2.0, -ACPI 3.0, -Mobile PC 2002, -Wi-Fi.	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	3.83 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	410 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	310 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.3 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	41.4 mm
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
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Professional
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav

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