Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux vs Lenovo 3 x ThinkPad T61

80specifications compared
29differ
51identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:1280 x 800 pixels
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:T5670
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:T8300
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:1.8 GHz
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:2 MB
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:3 MB
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:Socket 479
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:65 nm
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:45 nm
Processor codename
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:Merom
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:Penryn
Tjunction
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux:100 °C
- 3 x ThinkPad T61:105 °C

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux, 3 x ThinkPad T61
126 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G16_Linux View product	B Lenovo 3 x ThinkPad T61 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor10 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T5670	T8300
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Merom	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
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	9	12
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
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
Audioidentical
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
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
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
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 Management), Acer Crystal Eye, Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Adobe Reader, Cyberlink PowerDVD, NTI CD Maker / NTI Shadow, Microsoft Office Ready 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
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	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	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	Yes
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 Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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)	No	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 Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35163	33099
Processor codeDiffers	SLAJ5	SLAPR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	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	3.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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	2.88 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 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
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	AC, UP
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 typeKnown for one	ITU V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source

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