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Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site vs MSI Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 78identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:P8700
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:2.53 GHz
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:Socket 479
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:R0
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:9.5
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:8.5
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site:2 GB
    • Megabook GX720-238NL laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:4 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 + ServicePack 3yr On-Site, GX720-238NL
128 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8700P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
SteppingDiffersR0M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.58.5
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersConexant Azalia Audio CodecHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers24
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/g/n802.11 a/g/n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
I/O portsKnown for one1 x DisplayPortUnknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersThinkPad UltraNavTouchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700635569
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESL3BU
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one4.1 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.73 kg3.2 kg
WidthDiffers358.6 mm395 mm
DepthDiffers260 mm278 mm
HeightKnown for one38.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.65 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 cm
Other featuresidentical
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.90Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® PM45 Express
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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