Product comparison · 2 laptops

Acer TravelMate 7720G-812G25N vs Lenovo ThinkPad T61p, UK

97specifications compared
29differ
68identical
26known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:43.2 cm (17")
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:1440 x 900 pixels
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor model
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:T8100
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:T7700
Processor frequency
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:3 MB
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:4 MB
Processor socket
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:Socket 479
Processor lithography
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:45 nm
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:65 nm
Processor codename
- TravelMate 7720G-812G25N:Penryn
- ThinkPad T61p, UK:Merom

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Comparison of TravelMate 7720G-812G25N, ThinkPad T61p, UK
123 specifications	A Acer TravelMate 7720G-812G25N View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T61p, UK View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T8100	T7700
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	800 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10.5	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	M0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	100 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS	NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M
Maximum graphics card memory	0.256 GB	0.256 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel HDA 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit LAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	WLAN 802.11a/b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Ultimate
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000/XP/Vista PC DOS 2000
Trial softwareKnown for one	Office Pro 2007 (60 days)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
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	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	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	33916	29762
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	SLAVJ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.66 kg	2.56 kg
WidthDiffers	400 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	290 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	29.7 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.03 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.33 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source

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