Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad A30 vs Lenovo ThinkPad R61i

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  • 52specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 24identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad A30:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad R61i:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad A30:1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad R61i:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ThinkPad A30:4:3
    • ThinkPad R61i:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad A30:0.933 GHz
    • ThinkPad R61i:1.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad A30:0.512 MB
    • ThinkPad R61i:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad A30:0.125 GB
    • ThinkPad R61i:1 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • ThinkPad A30:DDR-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad R61i:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ThinkPad A30:1 GB
    • ThinkPad R61i:4 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad A30, ThinkPad R61i
115 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT5250
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers0.933 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65, 35
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.125 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers20 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersCD-ROMDVD±RW
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility RadeonIntel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.016 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IIIType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader, Sun JRE, ThinkVantage Access Connestions, ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, ThinkVantage System Update, Norton Internet Security 2007 (OEM), Diskeeper 9.0 Home Edition, Lotus Notes Stand-alone Client, Picasa - Google, ThinkVantage Rescue &
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30786
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.36 kg2.75 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm358.5 mm
DepthDiffers272.5 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm38.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs329 x 272.5 x 45 mm358.5 x 260 x 38.5 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeV.90V.90
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source

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