Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)

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Apple MacBook
Apple MacBook
Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook and Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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Apple MacBook vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 33.66 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.58 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour White Black
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz No CPU
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache L2 - 2 MB -
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
RAM 512 MB 0 GB
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 -
Rated Speed 667 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 2
STORAGE Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm -
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 -
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 -
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Camera Yes -
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 20 V
INPUT Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS Card)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 No operating system
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Lenovo ThinkPad T470 (20JN)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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