Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + 1GB

108specifications compared
32differ
76identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:30.7 cm (12.1")
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:SL9400
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:P8600
Processor frequency
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:1.86 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:6 MB
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:3 MB
Processor socket
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:BGA 956
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:Socket 479
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:17 W
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:7.1
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:9

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Comparison of EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone, ThinkPad T500 + 1GB
145 specifications	A HP EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + 1GB 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 resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	SL9400	P8600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.86 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	6 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	BGA 956	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	17 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	7.1	9
ECC supported by processor	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R1
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	SD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500HD	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.384 GB	0.256 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	1	2
Audio includedKnown for one	High Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	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 slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	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	2 USB 2.0 ports (3 USB 2.0 ports when configured without integrated optical drive), VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear portsKnown for one	1 AC power; 1 external VGA monitor	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GS45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Full-sized	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for one	HP Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	No	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 StateDiffers	No	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 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	36689	35568
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGDZ
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for one	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
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%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	ENERGY STAR qualified configurations available	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.36 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	282 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	214 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	25 mm	33.5 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.19 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Intel GMA X4500HD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 3-cell (31 WHr), 6-cell (55 WHr) or 9-cell (83 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	V.92	V.90
Manageability featuresKnown for one	Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP 2400/2500 Ultra-Light Docking Station, 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 ExpressCard/54 slot, 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
Multimedia featuresKnown for one	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for one	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC, 1000	AC
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.6 h

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