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Lenovo Bundle ThinkPad SL500 vs Lenovo Bundle ThinkPad T500

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  • 89specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 61identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:T5670
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:1.8 GHz
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:2 MB
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:800 MHz
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:1066 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:Socket 478
  • Processor lithography
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:65 nm
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:45 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:Merom
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:Penryn
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • Bundle ThinkPad SL500:35 W
    • Bundle ThinkPad T500:25 W

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Comparison of Bundle ThinkPad SL500, Bundle ThinkPad T500
117 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT5670P8400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingM0M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs98.5
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 1 GB2 x 1 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemConexant Azalia Audio CodecConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerDiffers3 W2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11a/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3516335569
Processor codeDiffersSLAJ5SL3BU
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs4 h6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeIBMIBM
Fingerprint readerYesYes
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.9 kg2.49 kg
WidthDiffers358 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers37 mm33.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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