Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS M51VA-AP016C, DE vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK

114specifications compared
33differ
81identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:P8600
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:T9600
Processor frequency
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:3 MB
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:6 MB
Processor socket
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:Socket 479
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:Socket 478
Stepping
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:R1
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:25 W
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:9
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:10.5

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Comparison of M51VA-AP016C, DE, ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK
151 specifications	A ASUS M51VA-AP016C, DE View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor8 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	T9600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R1	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	10.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino Pro
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Azalia	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/g/n	Intel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.1+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	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
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Business
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security 2007	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers	Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 NERO 7 Essentials ASUS	ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Sun JRE, Adobe Acrobat Reader ThinkVantage Client Security Solution InterVideo WinDVD Creator Business Edition and MYDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Norton Internet Security 2008 (OEM edition) with 90 days of virus definition updates, ThinkVantage
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
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)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
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® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	35563
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SLG9F
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery capacityKnown for one	4800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.9 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.95 kg	2.58 kg
WidthDiffers	365 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	269.5 mm	255 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.05 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	MDC	56K V.90
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Client Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Integrated fingerprint reader, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9 Cell Lithium-Ion
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Access program, Client Security Solution, ImageUltra enabled, System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore
Drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Serial Ultrabay Slim
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI/PCI Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7-row with Trackpoint
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160GB SATA/ 7200

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