Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IdeaPad S9e vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR

77specifications compared
42differ
35identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- IdeaPad S9e:22.6 cm (8.9")
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- IdeaPad S9e:1024 x 600 pixels
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- IdeaPad S9e:5:3
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:16:10
Processor family
- IdeaPad S9e:Intel Pentium Mobile
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model
- IdeaPad S9e:N270
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:T9600
Processor cores
- IdeaPad S9e:1
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:2
Processor frequency
- IdeaPad S9e:1.6 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:2.8 GHz
Processor cache
- IdeaPad S9e:0.512 MB
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR:6 MB

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Comparison of IdeaPad S9e, ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR
132 specifications	A Lenovo IdeaPad S9e View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), FR View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	22.6 cm (8.9")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1024 x 600 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	5:3	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor16 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel Pentium Mobile	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	N270	T9600
Processor coresDiffers	1	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	0.512 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	533 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket F (1207)	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Atom N200 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Diamondville	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	2.5 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	90 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	47 M	410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	26 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	12	10.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	533 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
HDD capacityKnown for one	80 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD sizeKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Graphics cardKnown for one	GMA 950	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Built-in microphoneKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11a/g	Intel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Wi-FiKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SmartCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV-in portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
TV-outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Home Edition	Windows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Bundled softwareKnown for one	OneKey Recovery 6.0, Lenovo Energy Management 3.1, Lenovo InstantOn, Lenovo Application Launcher, Microsoft Windows Live portal, NIS 2008	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features9 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	No	No
Intel 64Differs	No	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Differs	No	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	36331	35563
Processor codeDiffers	SLB73	SLG9F
Processor package sizeDiffers	22 x 22 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffers	Yes	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Supported instruction setsKnown for one	SSE2, SSE3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	3	9
Battery life (max)Differs	6 h	9.9 h
Battery technologyKnown for one	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	1.1 kg	2.58 kg
WidthDiffers	250.2 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	183 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	22 mm	33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Internal modemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Netbook	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source

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