Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS M50SA-AK013C VHP vs Lenovo ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB

100specifications compared
30differ
70identical
32known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:1680 x 1050 pixels
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:T9300
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:T8300
Processor frequency
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:2.5 GHz
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:6 MB
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:3 MB
Processor socket
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:Socket 479
Stepping
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:C0
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- M50SA-AK013C VHP:12.5
- ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB:12

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Comparison of M50SA-AK013C VHP, ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB
132 specifications	A ASUS M50SA-AK013C VHP View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad R61, C2D T8300, 1024MB, 160GB View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T9300	T8300
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.5 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 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 lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	1.062 - 1.150 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12.5	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speed	667 MHz	667 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650	NVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Not available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.125 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Azalia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	10/100/1000 Mbps	LAN 10/100/1000
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/g/n	WLAN 802.11a/b/g
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM965 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	88	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	WinDVD, ASUS NB Probe, ASUS ChkMail, ASUS Live Update, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, ASUS Wireless Console, ASUS Net4Switch, ASUS MultiFrame, ASUS WinFlash, ASUS Power4 Phone, Norton Internet Security 2007, Nero 7 Essentials, Instant Fun PLUS, ASUS Power4 Gear eXtreme, ASUS Data Security Manager, ASUS Cop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 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	33917	33099
Processor codeDiffers	SLAYY	SLAPR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	4800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.35 kg
WidthDiffers	375 mm	335.5 mm
DepthDiffers	265 mm	237 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.43 cm	3.49 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.06 cm	3.06 cm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC, UP	AC, UP

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