Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site vs Samsung X420 I7P-730

104specifications compared
33differ
71identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:39.6 cm (15.6")
- X420 I7P-730:35.6 cm (14")
Processor family
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Intel® Celeron® M
- X420 I7P-730:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:T3000
- X420 I7P-730:SU7300
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1.8 GHz
- X420 I7P-730:1.3 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1 MB
- X420 I7P-730:3 MB
Processor cache type
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:L2
- X420 I7P-730:Smart Cache
Processor socket
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Socket 478
- X420 I7P-730:BGA 956
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:35 W
- X420 I7P-730:10 W

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Comparison of ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site, X420 I7P-730
132 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad SL510 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site View product	B Samsung X420 I7P-730 View product
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.6 cm (15.6")	35.6 cm (14")
LED backlightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor7 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T3000	SU7300
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	1.3 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	1 MB	3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffers	L2	Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 956
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	10 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
TcaseKnown for one	105 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	500 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	MMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500M	Intel® GMA X4500
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.384 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces2 differ
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® GL40 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	89
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office Professional 2007 McAfee Virus Scan
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SAMSUNG Recovery Solution IV
Processor special features6 differ
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	40738	42791
Processor codeDiffers	SLGMY	SLGYV
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SSE4
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	No	Yes
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 W
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	IBM	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
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
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.24 kg	1.79 kg
WidthDiffers	380 mm	342 mm
DepthDiffers	247 mm	235 mm
HeightDiffers	32 mm	23 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.3 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.2 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	342 x 235 x 23 mm

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