Product comparison · 2 laptops

BenQ Joybook 5100G-D01 vs Lenovo ThinkPad X40

43specifications compared
17differ
26identical
20known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Joybook 5100G-D01:38.1 cm (15")
- ThinkPad X40:30.7 cm (12.1")
Processor frequency
- Joybook 5100G-D01:1.6 GHz
- ThinkPad X40:1.4 GHz
Compatible memory cards
- Joybook 5100G-D01:MMC, SD
- ThinkPad X40:SD
Maximum graphics card memory
- Joybook 5100G-D01:0.128 GB
- ThinkPad X40:0.064 GB
Audio system
- Joybook 5100G-D01:stereo
- ThinkPad X40:SoundMAX
Number of built-in speakers
- Joybook 5100G-D01:2
- ThinkPad X40:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- Joybook 5100G-D01:3
- ThinkPad X40:2
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
- Joybook 5100G-D01:1
- ThinkPad X40:0

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Comparison of Joybook 5100G-D01, ThinkPad X40
63 specifications	A BenQ Joybook 5100G-D01 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X40 View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	38.1 cm (15")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution	1024 x 768 pixels	1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	4:3	4:3
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side bus	400 MHz	400 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for one	Intel SpeedStep	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Internal memory type	DDR-SDRAM	DDR-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	40 GB	40 GB
HDD speed	4200 RPM	4200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, SD	SD
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ultra-ATA/100
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	AMD Radeon 9700	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.128 GB	0.064 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	2048 x 1536 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Direct AGP
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	stereo	SoundMAX
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Wireless LAN	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel PRO/Wireless 2100	IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Wireless complianceKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
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
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Trackpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Home Edition	Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffers	BENQ Q-Media Bar BENQ Qmusic BENQ System Recovery CD Photo Explorer Power Director CD-Maker PC Cillin Anti-Virus	Access Program, Drive Letter Access, Record Now, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	6 h	3.5 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.4 kg	1.24 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	268 x 211 x 27 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
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 typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM

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