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

The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE has 0.16 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB (2.26 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE has 266 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB (1066 MHz vs 800 MHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB has 10 W more thermal Design Power (TDP) than the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE (35 W vs 25 W). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad R61e, 15,4", Core 2 Duo T8100, 1x2GB, 160GB has Bluetooth. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), BE has docking connector.

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 surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffers	T8100	P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	10.5	8.5
Memory2 differ
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
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
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 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
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
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
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
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	33916	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLAVJ	SL3BU
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
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
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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