Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR vs Lenovo ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP

104specifications compared
19differ
85identical
16known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:33.8 cm (13.3")
Internal memory type
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:DDR3-SDRAM
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:1066 MHz
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:667 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:4 GB
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:8 GB
Card reader integrated
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:Yes
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:No
Discrete graphics card model
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:Intel® GMA 4500M
Audio system
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:Conexant Azalia 24-bit
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:Azalia
Networking features
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
- ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR, ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP
120 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad SL300-NS6L3SP View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model	T6570	T6570
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.1 GHz	2.1 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit	32-bit, 64-bit
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	1066 MHz	667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	1 x 2 GB	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500M
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant Azalia 24-bit	Azalia
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 5100AGN	Intel WiFi Link 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
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 portDiffers	No	Yes
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	No	No
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
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Business / Home Basic / Home Premium / Ultimate, Windows XP Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	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 Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	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)	No	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 ID	42841	42841
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)	4.5 h	4.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	IBM	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	2.1 kg
WidthDiffers	358.6 mm	318 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	38.5 mm	36 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	1	V.90
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black

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