Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn vs Lenovo ThinkPad T61, CH-GE

81specifications compared
27differ
54identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:T5670
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:T7500
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:1.8 GHz
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:2.2 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:2 MB
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:4 MB
Processor socket
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:Socket 478
Stepping
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:M0
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:E1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:9
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:11
Internal memory
- TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn:2 GB
- ThinkPad T61, CH-GE:1 GB

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Comparison of TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn, ThinkPad T61, CH-GE
126 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 5720-5B2G16Mn View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T61, CH-GE View product
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T5670	T7500
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	4 MB
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 478
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	E1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	11
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	120 GB
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.358 GB	0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	0.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	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
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
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
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acer Empowering Technology (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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 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	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 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® 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
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35163	29761
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLAJ5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	9
Security1 differ
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	3.02 kg	2.75 kg
WidthDiffers	360 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	267 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	357.5 x 255 x 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
Modem typeDiffers	ITU V.92	V.92
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

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