Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15, DE vs Lenovo ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3

110specifications compared
12differ
98identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:39.6 cm (15.6")
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:1366 x 768 pixels
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:16:9
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:16:10
Internal memory
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:4 GB
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:2 GB
Optical drive type
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:DVD-RW
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:DVD±RW
HDMI ports quantity
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:1
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:0
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:1
Docking connector
- ThinkPad Edge 15, DE:No
- ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:Yes

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Comparison of ThinkPad Edge 15, DE, ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3
134 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15, DE View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T410i + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:9	16:10
Display brightnessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 cd/m²
LED backlightKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5	4th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model	i5-430M	i5-430M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequency	2.53 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor frequency	2.26 GHz	2.26 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1288	BGA 1288
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i5-400 Series	Intel Core i5-400 Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	C2	C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	17	17
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	320 GB	320 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-RW	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	766 MHz	766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
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) portsDiffers	0	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	43537	43537
Processor code	SLBPM	SLBPM
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.5 kg	2.23 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	333.5 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	239 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.76 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 cm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modemDiffers	No	Yes
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Laptop	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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