Laptop Cost Comparison
| "Big Box Stores" | Newberry College | |
| Model | HP Compaq 6910p Notebook | IBM Lenovo T61 Thinkpad |
| Processor | Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T7300 | Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo T8100 |
| Processor Speed | 2.0Ghz | 2.1Ghz |
| Memory (RAM) | 2GB [2x1GB DIMM] | 2GB [2x1GB DIMM] |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB 7200 rpm | 100GB HDD 7200 rpm |
| Optical Drive | DVD R/W Multibay DL Drive | DVD R/W Multiburner |
| Wireless | Internal 802.11 a/b/g | Internal 802.11 a/b/g |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 |
| Security | TPM/Embedded Security Chip/Fingerprint Reader | TPM/Embedded Security Subsystem/Fingerprint Reader |
| Operating System | MS Windows Vista Buisness | MS Windows Vista Enterprise |
| Monitor | 14.1" W XGA Wide Screen | 14.1" W XGA+ Wide Screen |
| Video Card | ATI Radeon 128MB Discrete | NVIDIA 128MB Discrete |
| Battery | 6 Cell Li-Ion | 7 Cell Li-Ion |
| Battery Life | 4hrs | 4.5hrs |
| Warranty | 3 Year World Wide | 4 Year 24x7 On-Site |
| Network Card | Internal 10/100/1000 Ethernet | Internal 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
| Built-in LCD Camera | No | Yes |
| HDD APS | No | Yes |
| USB 2.0 | 3 Ports | 3 Ports |
| 1394 Firewire | Yes | Yes |
| Multi Card Slot | No | Yes 4:1 Card Reader |
| Modem | Internal 56K Moden | Internal 56K Modem |
| Pointing Device | Pointstick & Touchpad | Touchpoint & Touch Pad |
| Accidental Damage Protection | 4 Year Available at Extra Cost (+$399.00) *Not included in total cost | 4 Year 24x7 On-Site With Same Day Loaner Given On-Campus |
| Office 2007 Suite | Professional Edition | Enterprise Edition |
| Software Support | 1 Year Available at Extra Cost (+$262.00) *Not included in total cost | Valid as long as student is enrolled at Newberry College |
| Total Cost | $1,995 (Accidental Damage and Software Support not included) | $1,800 |