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Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU vs Lenovo ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE

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  • 114specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 95identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:P8700
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:2.53 GHz
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:2.4 GHz
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:R0
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:R1
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:9.5
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:9
  • Card reader integrated
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:Yes
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:No
  • Audio system
    • ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU:Conexant Azalia 24-bit
    • ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE:HDA 24-bit

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 (271682G), HU, ThinkPad T400 (647425G), BE
127 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersP8700P8600
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketSocket 479Socket 479
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
SteppingDiffersR0R1
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)Differs9.59
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity160 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 4500MHDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersConexant Azalia 24-bitHDA 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersWLAN, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 5100AGNIntel WiFi 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareMicrosoft Office 2007Microsoft Office 2007
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
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 IDDiffers3700635568
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLGDZ
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeIBMIBM
Fingerprint readerYesYes
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.94 kg2.2 kg
WidthDiffers358.6 mm335.5 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm239 mm
HeightDiffers38.5 mm31.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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