Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20828WG)

91specifications compared
19differ
72identical
39known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:P7370
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):P8700
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:2 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):Socket 479
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:7.5
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):9.5
Discrete graphics card model
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:Intel® GMA X4500
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Wireless technology
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:Intel WiFi Link 5100 (1x2)
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):Intel 5300AGN
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:0
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
- ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator:1
- ThinkPad T500 (20828WG):0

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator, ThinkPad T500 (20828WG)
130 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20828WG)View product
Displayidentical
Display resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P7370	P8700
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P7000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	7.5	9.5
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storageidentical
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X4500	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Intel	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant CX20561-12Z
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Speaker powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel WiFi Link 5100 (1x2)	Intel 5300AGN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers	0	1
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office 2007
Pre-installed softwareKnown for one	Vista Business recovery Media	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37117	37006
Processor codeDiffers	SLGF9	SLGFE
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery life (max)Differs	2.4 h	9.4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IBM
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	2.63 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	357.5 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56K V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business

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