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Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 85identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has 0.14 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK (2.4 GHz vs 2.26 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has 0.5 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK (9 vs 8.5). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has 1 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK (2 GB vs 1 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK has card reader integrated. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+ has Bluetooth.

  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:P8400
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:M0
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:R1
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:8.5
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:9
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:2 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1 x 1 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+:2 x 2 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK, ThinkPad T500 Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 (2.4 GHz) /2GB /160GB /15.4" WSXGA+
133 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8400P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
SteppingDiffersM0R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.59
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 1 GB2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB160 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — 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 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot available
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersConexant Azalia 24-bitConexant
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Optical driveidentical
DVD+R speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Network2 differ
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 82567LM
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 5100AGNWiFi Link 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneWLAN, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556935568
Processor codeDiffersSL3BUSLGDZ
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneIBMUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg2.63 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source357.5 x 255 x 33.5 mm
WidthKnown for one358.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one38.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Modem typeDiffers156K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business
Slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI/PCIE
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source

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