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Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR vs MSI Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600

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  • 98specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 69identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:T6570
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:2.1 GHz
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:2 MB
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:Socket 478
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:Socket 479
  • Processor operating modes
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:32-bit, 64-bit
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:64-bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR:35 W
    • Megabook GT725-074US laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:25 W

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), FR, GT725-074US
129 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersT6570P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W25 W
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-RWDVD Super Multi
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDAMD Radeon HD 4850
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersConexant Azalia 24-bitHDA
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 5100AGNIEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces4 differ
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source103
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers4284135568
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGDZ
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers358.6 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm278 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.65 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
HeightKnown for one38.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneIBMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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