Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop vs Samsung RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM

124specifications compared
75differ
49identical
75known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:Black
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Black, Silver
Display diagonal
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:35.8 cm (14.1")
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:1440 x 900 pixels
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:1920 x 1080 pixels
HD type
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:WXGA+
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Full HD
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:16:10
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:16:9
Processor family
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:Intel® Core™2 Duo
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:T8300
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:i7-2630QM
Processor cores
- ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop:2
- RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM:4

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Comparison of R61u, RF712-S01SE
199 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R61u Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 Laptop Model R61u View product	B Samsung RF RF712-S01SE Intel® Core™ i7 i7-2630QM Model RF712-S01SE View product
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	Black	Black, Silver
Form factorKnown for one	Clamshell	Unknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for one	Plastic	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.8 cm (14.1")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers	WXGA+	Full HD
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	16:9
Display brightnessKnown for one	200 cd/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	300:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor16 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	T8300	i7-2630QM
Processor coresDiffers	2	4
Processor threadsDiffers	2	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 988
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	32 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series	Intel Core i7-2600 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Sandy Bridge
Bus typeDiffers	FSB	DMI
SteppingDiffers	M0	D2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	45 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	410 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	107 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	20
Processor generationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.9 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	6 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory form factorKnown for one	SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 1 GB	1 x 2 + 1 x 4 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storage5 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	100 GB	1 TB
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedDiffers	1	2
HDD capacityDiffers	100 GB	500 GB
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	Blu-Ray DVD Combo
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffers	No	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Not available	AMD Radeon HD 6650M
On-board graphics card familyDiffers	Intel® GMA	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	650 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0x116
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Speaker powerDiffers	1 W	1.5 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	3.0+HS
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
WWANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not installed
Data networkKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers	0	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Thunderbolt 2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM965	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Spill-resistant keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	89	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for one	English	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software4 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Trial softwareDiffers	Norton Internet Security, Microsoft Office 2007 Trial	Norton Internet Security
Bundled softwareDiffers	Microsoft Office OneNote® 2007 VitalSource Library College Edition Adobe® Instructor Resource Cntr Adobe Digital School Collection - Photoshop Elements (and CD) - Premier Elements (and DVD) - Acrobat 8 Professional - Contribute 4 Rescue and Recovery Access Connections Client Security Solution ThinkV	Samsung Update Plus, Easy Display Manager, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Easy Partition Manager, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Office Starter 2010, Samsung Support Centre
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features20 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Smart Connect TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Insider™Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel® Rapid Start TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers	No	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	33099	52219
Processor codeDiffers	SLAPR	SR02Y
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA998)
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 nm
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AVX
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	5.7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security2 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Fingerprint readerDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	RoHS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	335 mm	415.8 mm
DepthDiffers	261 mm	276.1 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.06 cm	3.23 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.49 cm	3.79 cm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other features2 differ
3DDiffers	No	Yes
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	Up	AC
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Turbo MemoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 GB
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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