Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo Bundle - ThinkPad R500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle

89specifications compared
30differ
59identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:1680 x 1050 pixels
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:1280 x 800 pixels
Processor model
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:P8400
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:T5670
Processor frequency
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:2.26 GHz
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:1.8 GHz
Processor cache
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:3 MB
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:1066 MHz
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:800 MHz
Processor socket
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:Socket 478
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:45 nm
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:65 nm
Processor codename
- Bundle - ThinkPad R500:Penryn
- ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle:Merom

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Comparison of Bundle - ThinkPad R500, ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle
117 specifications	A Lenovo Bundle - ThinkPad R500 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 - Bundle View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	T5670
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8.5	9
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio system	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	2 W	3 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
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 connectorDiffers	Yes	No
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
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows XP Professional
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable BitDiffers	Yes	No
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	Yes	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	35163
Processor codeDiffers	SL3BU	SLAJ5
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.1 h	4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	IBM	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	358.6 mm	358 mm
Depth	260 mm	260 mm
HeightDiffers	38.5 mm	39 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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