Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB

74specifications compared
30differ
44identical
69known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:30.7 cm (12.1")
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display surface
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:Gloss
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:Matt
Processor model
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:T5870
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:P8600
Processor frequency
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:2 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:2 MB
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:3 MB
Processor front side bus
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:800 MHz
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:1066 MHz
Processor socket
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:Socket 479
Processor lithography
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:65 nm
- ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB:45 nm

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Comparison of Compaq 2230s Notebook PC, ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB
143 specifications	A HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 P8600 2.4G 160GB View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	30.7 cm (12.1")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display surfaceDiffers	Gloss	Matt
Processor13 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T5870	P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	LGA 3647 (Socket P)	Socket 479
Processor lithographyDiffers	65 nm	45 nm
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
SteppingDiffers	M0	R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	291 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	143 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10	9
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.050 - 1.150 V
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.384 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for one	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Intel 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.0+EDR	2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	1	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	1	0
I/O portsKnown for one	3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Full-sized	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows Vista Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), Roxio Creator Business 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37034	35568
Processor codeDiffers	SLAZR	SLGDZ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for one	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	-10 - 65 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 80 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	1.68 kg	2.63 kg
WidthKnown for one	294 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	226 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	2.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	294 x 226 x 28 mm	357.5 x 255 x 29.7 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Intel GMA 4500MHD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Other features1 differ
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	802.11 a/b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 4-cell (37 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery	100 - 240 V
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (sold separately)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/34 slot, 1 Secure Digital slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for one	HP ProtectTools, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Enhanced Drive Lock, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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