Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS M51VA-AP016C, DE vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK

117specifications compared
30differ
87identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:P8600
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:P8400
Processor frequency
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:Socket 479
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:Socket 478
Stepping
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:R1
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:9
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:8.5
Internal memory
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:4 GB
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:2 GB
Internal memory type
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:DDR2-SDRAM
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- M51VA-AP016C, DE:800 MHz
- ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:1066 MHz

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Comparison of M51VA-AP016C, DE, ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK
140 specifications	A ASUS M51VA-AP016C, DE View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK View product
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
Memory5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	160 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, SD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Azalia	Conexant CX20561-12Z
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
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/g/n	Intel 5300AGN
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
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
Trial softwareDiffers	Norton Internet Security 2007	Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 NERO 7 Essentials ASUS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SL3BU
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	4800 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.95 kg	2.63 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
Other features1 differ
Modem typeDiffers	MDC	56K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY

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