Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 vs Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK

114specifications compared
24differ
90identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkPad R500:P8600
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:P8400
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R500:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad R500:Socket 479
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:Socket 478
Stepping
- ThinkPad R500:R1
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad R500:9
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:8.5
Internal memory
- ThinkPad R500:2 GB
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- ThinkPad R500:2 x 1 GB
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:1 x 1 GB
Total storage capacity
- ThinkPad R500:160 GB
- ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK:80 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500, ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK
124 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad R500 (27163KG), UK View product
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 1 GB	1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	80 GB
HDD speedDiffers	7200 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	Intel 5100AGN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces2 differ
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Softwareidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office 2007
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SL3BU
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	4.1 h	4.5 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	358.5 mm	358.6 mm
HeightDiffers	38.6 mm	38.5 mm
Other features1 differ
Modem typeDiffers	V.90	1
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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