Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + 1GB

109specifications compared
30differ
79identical
35known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:T8300
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:P8600
Processor front side bus
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:800 MHz
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:1066 MHz
Stepping
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:M0
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:35 W
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:12
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:9
Internal memory type
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:DDR2-SDRAM
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:DDR3-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:120 GB
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:160 GB

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Comparison of Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC, ThinkPad T500 + 1GB
144 specifications	A HP Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + 1GB View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T8300	P8600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 479	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	M0	R1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 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	12	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Intel Centrino w/ vPro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 2600	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memory	0.256 GB	0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio includedKnown for one	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
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
I/O portsKnown for one	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, HDMI (sold separately), stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM965 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Full-sized	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Additional software available from the Web: HP Client Manager, Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools Preloaded software: HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, HP Client Management Interface, HP QuickLook (Wi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, Genuine Windows 2000, SuSE Linux Enterpise Desktop 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Business
Processor special features3 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 States	Yes	Yes
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 State	Yes	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	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	33099	35568
Processor codeDiffers	SLAPR	SLGDZ
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery life (max)Differs	5 h	6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	Kensington	IBM
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Kensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, HP Privacy Filter (optional)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	0 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-20 - 60 °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, 5 - 90	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	357 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	255 mm
Height (front)Known for one	2.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	ATI Mobility Radeon X2600	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Power managementKnown for one	8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery (52WHr), optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery (95WHr)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	External 90W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	56K	V.90
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Intel Centrino with vPro technology capable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in1 NAS Docking, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Slots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 1 Secure digital slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-bay devicesKnown for one	Optional external Multibay II devices	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for one	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, integrated Smart Card Reader, HP Disk Sanitizer	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC, UP	AC
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	43211503	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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