Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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  • 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
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor10 differ
Processor modelDiffersT5670T8300
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs912
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X3100NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/gIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
TV-outDiffersYesNo
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersLinuxWindows Vista Business
Trial softwareKnown for oneMcAfee Internet Security SuiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAcer 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 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3516333099
Processor codeDiffersSLAJ5SLAPR
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.88 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers360 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.03 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACAC, UP
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneITU V.92Unknown — not stated by the source

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