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HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE

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  • 85specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 52identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor model
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:T5870
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:2 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:2 MB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:Socket 479
  • Processor lithography
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:65 nm
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:45 nm
  • Stepping
    • Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:M0
    • ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE:R1

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Comparison of Compaq 2230s Notebook PC, ThinkPad T500 (20895XG), DE
147 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceGlossGloss
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT5870P8600
Processor cores22
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersM0R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs109
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Card reader integratedYesYes
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 4500MHDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.384 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDConexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone arrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, YIntel 5100AGN
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for one3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), Roxio Creator Business 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3703435568
Processor codeDiffersSLAZRSLGDZ
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h6.3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Fingerprint readerYesYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.68 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers294 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers226 mm255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one294 x 226 x 28 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one802.11 a/b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 4-cell (37 WHr) Lithium-Ion batteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Adjustable Notebook Stand (sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for oneSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/34 slot, 1 Secure Digital slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Enhanced Drive Lock, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, HP Spare Key, HP Disk SanitizerUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-10 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 80 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneIntel GMA 4500MHDUnknown — not stated by the source

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