Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE

103specifications compared
26differ
77identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:T6570
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:P8700
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:2.1 GHz
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:2 MB
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:3 MB
Processor socket
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:Socket 479
Processor operating modes
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:32-bit, 64-bit
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:64-bit
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:35 W
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:25 W
Tjunction
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:100 °C
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:105 °C
Internal memory type
- ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44:DDR2-SDRAM
- ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE:DDR3-SDRAM

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Comparison of ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44, ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE
125 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad SL500 + ThinkPlus L44 View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500-NL36WGE 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
Display number of coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.78 million colours
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T6570	P8700
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.1 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modesDiffers	32-bit, 64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	35 W	25 W
TjunctionDiffers	100 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
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	2 x 2 GB
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec	Azalia
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker powerDiffers	3 W	2 W
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
BluetoothDiffers	Yes	No
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	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	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	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 device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista Business / XP Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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 StateDiffers	No	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	42841	37006
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SLGFE
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Differs	4 h	6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot typeDiffers	IBM	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.85 kg	2.63 kg
WidthDiffers	358 mm	357.5 mm
DepthDiffers	260 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	39 mm	33.5 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	V.90	V.92
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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