Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R400 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 89identical
  • 36known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R400:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R400:1 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:2 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ThinkPad R400:4 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:8 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad R400:80 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:160 GB
  • Audio system
    • ThinkPad R400:Intel High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:Conexant CX20561-12Z
  • Networking features
    • ThinkPad R400:1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
  • Wireless technology
    • ThinkPad R400:Intel WiFi Link 5100AGN
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:Intel 5300AGN
  • Bluetooth
    • ThinkPad R400:No
    • ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK:Yes

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Comparison of ThinkPad R400, ThinkPad T500 (20892HG), UK
144 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Display number of coloursKnown for one16.78 million coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelP8400P8400
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequency2.26 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketSocket 478Socket 478
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingM0M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W25 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)8.58.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino ProUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one80 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 4500MHDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Graphics card familyKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel High Definition AudioConexant CX20561-12Z
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Audio includedKnown for oneMute Button, Speakers (integrated)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers1000Mbps, 100Mbps, 10MbpsGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Networking typeKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel WiFi Link 5100AGNIntel 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
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
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for one7-row with TrackpointUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Sun JRE, Adobe Acrobat Reader ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software InterVideo WinDVD Creator Business Edition, InterVideo WinDVD Norton Internet Security 2008 (OEM edition) with 90 days of virus definitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableYesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK ID3556935569
Processor codeSL3BUSL3BU
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs5.6 h6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers335.5 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers34.9 mm33.5 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one335.5 x 238 x 34.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one80GB Serial ATA/ 5400Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneClient Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Integrated fingerprint reader, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Client Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portNoNo
Battery typeKnown for one6 Cell Lithium-IonUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersIntegrated Intel 82567LM Gigabit Network Adapter56K V.90
Manageability featuresKnown for oneClient Security Solution, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for oneSerial Ultrabay SlimUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for onePCI/PCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
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
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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