Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad S12, ES vs Lenovo ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator

71specifications compared
30differ
41identical
60known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaPad S12, ES:30.7 cm (12.1")
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution
- IdeaPad S12, ES:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor family
- IdeaPad S12, ES:Intel Pentium Mobile
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- IdeaPad S12, ES:N270
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:SU9400
Processor cores
- IdeaPad S12, ES:1
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:2
Processor frequency
- IdeaPad S12, ES:1.6 GHz
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:1.4 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaPad S12, ES:0.512 MB
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- IdeaPad S12, ES:533 MHz
- ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator:800 MHz

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Comparison of IdeaPad S12, ES, ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator
131 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad S12, ES View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X301 + USB Port Replicator View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	N270	SU9400
Processor coresDiffers	1	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	0.512 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	533 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket F (1207)	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom N200 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Diamondville	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	2.5 W	10 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	47 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	26 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	7
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	No	No
HDD capacityKnown for one	320 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics cardKnown for one	ION	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network1 differ
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Vodafone WWAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	Intel Wifi Link 5300
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Fast Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard special featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkVantage
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	XP Professional recovery media
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel vPro. Access Connections 5.0, Vista Gadget.
Processor special features7 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64Differs	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	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)Differs	Yes	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	36331	36697
Processor package size	22 x 22 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SLB73	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE2, SSE3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	3
Battery life (max)Differs	0 h	3.45 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ClimateSavers, EnergyStar 4.0
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	1.5 kg	1.33 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	231 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.6 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	318 x 231 x 18.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled hardwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lenovo 43R8775
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Netbook	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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