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Lenovo ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR

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  • 103specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 67identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:39.6 cm (15.6")
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:1366 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:16:9
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:16:10
  • Processor family
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:Intel Pentium Mobile
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:T4200
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:2 GHz
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:2.53 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:1 MB
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:3 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • ThinkPad G550 Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:800 MHz
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR:1066 MHz

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Comparison of G550, ThinkPad R500 (271682G), FR
127 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.6 cm (15.6")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
Processor9 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium MobileIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT4200P8700
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB3 MB
Processor front side busDiffers800 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs109.5
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-RW
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet, Fast EthernetWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIntel 5100AGN
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces5 differ
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Processor special features5 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725137006
Processor codeDiffersSLGJNSLGFE
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.94 kg
WidthDiffers381 mm358.6 mm
DepthDiffers245 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.65 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.62 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source

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