Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU vs Lenovo ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3

102specifications compared
27differ
75identical
19known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:1440 x 900 pixels
Processor model
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:T6570
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:SP9400
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:2.4 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:2 MB
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:6 MB
Processor socket
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:BGA 956
Processor operating modes
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:32-bit, 64-bit
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU:35 W
- ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3:25 W

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU, ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3
121 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27148UG), HU View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T400s + ThinkPad Mini Dock Series 3 View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T6570	SP9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo SP9000 Series
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	1 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	128 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant Azalia 24-bit	High Definition Audio
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 5100AGN	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
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 & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
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
Processor special features2 differ
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 TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
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 IDDiffers	42841	36693
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 x 22 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	5.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	IBM	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	1.63 kg
WidthDiffers	358.6 mm	335 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	238 mm
HeightDiffers	38.5 mm	32 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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