Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE

96specifications compared
22differ
74identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:T8100
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:P8400
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:2.26 GHz
Processor front side bus
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:800 MHz
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:1066 MHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:35 W
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:10.5
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:8.5
Memory clock speed
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:667 MHz
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:2 x 2 GB
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:2 x 1 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB:Intel® GMA X3100
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE:Intel® GMA 4500MHD

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Comparison of ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB, ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE
124 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T8100	P8400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 478	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10.5	8.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	667 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Card reader integrated	No	No
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA X3100	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
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 camera	No	No
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows Vista Business
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	33916	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLAVJ	SL3BU
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.9 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	358.5 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	255 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.85 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.53 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
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
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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