Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720-301G16 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T61, DE

104specifications compared
30differ
74identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad T61, DE:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T61, DE:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:T7300
- ThinkPad T61, DE:T7500
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:2 GHz
- ThinkPad T61, DE:2.2 GHz
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:PBGA479, PPGA478
- ThinkPad T61, DE:Socket 478
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:10
- ThinkPad T61, DE:11
Memory layout (slots x size)
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:2 x 0.5 GB
- ThinkPad T61, DE:1 x 1 GB
Total storage capacity
- TravelMate 5720-301G16:160 GB
- ThinkPad T61, DE:120 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720-301G16, ThinkPad T61, DE
124 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720-301G16 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T61, DE View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T7300	T7500
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	PBGA479, PPGA478	Socket 478
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	11
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E1
Memory1 differ
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 0.5 GB	1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	120 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Intel HDA 24-bit
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g	Intel 4965AGN
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
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	Acer Empowering Technologie (Acer eNet, ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow, Microsoft Office Ready 2007	Yes
Processor special features2 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	29760	29761
Securityidentical
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
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.88 kg	2.3 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	335.5 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	237 mm
HeightDiffers	43 mm	27.6 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	360 x 267 x 43 mm	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
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown 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	4 h
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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