Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo 3000 G530 vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT

96specifications compared
22differ
74identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- 3000 G530:T6400
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:T6570
Processor frequency
- 3000 G530:2 GHz
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:2.1 GHz
Processor operating modes
- 3000 G530:64-bit
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:32-bit, 64-bit
Tjunction
- 3000 G530:105 °C
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:100 °C
Internal memory
- 3000 G530:3 GB
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:2 GB
Internal memory type
- 3000 G530:DDR2-SDRAM
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:DDR3-SDRAM
Optical drive type
- 3000 G530:DVD±RW
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:DVD-RW
Networking features
- 3000 G530:Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT:WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet

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Comparison of 3000 G530, ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT
127 specifications	A Lenovo 3000 G530 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), IT View product
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T6400	T6570
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor operating modesDiffers	64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Processor front side busKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	R0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet, Fast Ethernet	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	Intel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	0	1
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Business
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features2 differ
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	40479	42841
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGJ4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.5 h
Securityidentical
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.75 kg	2.94 kg
WidthDiffers	358.5 mm	358.6 mm
DepthDiffers	256.5 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.1 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.7 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Modem typeDiffers	V.90	1
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® GM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source

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