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Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 30.7 cm (12.1")
    • 39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • SL9400
    • P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.86 GHz
    • 2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • 6 MB
    • 3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 956
    • Socket 479
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 25 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 7.1
    • 9

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HP

EliteBook 2530p + FREE VodafoneView product
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Lenovo

ThinkPad T500 + 1GBView product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersSL9400P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo SL9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.19
SteppingKnown for oneR1
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB160 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.384 GB0.256 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, YIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
I/O portsKnown for one2 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
Rear portsKnown for one1 AC power; 1 external VGA monitor
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sized
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features5 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3668935568
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm35 x 35 mm
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGDZ
Securityidentical
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneIBM
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneENERGY STAR qualified configurations available
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers282 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers25 mm33.5 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.19 lb
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneIntel GMA X4500HD
Other features2 differ
Battery typeKnown for one6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 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
Modem typeDiffersV.92V.90
Manageability featuresKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP 2400/2500 Ultra-Light Docking Station, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slot
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devices
Multimedia featuresKnown for oneHigh 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
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, 1000AC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneHome office, Small Business
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6
Battery life (max)Known for one6.6 h

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