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Lenovo ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock

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  • 116specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 99identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:P8400
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:P8700
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:2.53 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:M0
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:R0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:8.5
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:9.5
  • Maximum internal memory
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:4 GB
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:8 GB
  • Audio system
    • ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock:High Definition Audio
    • ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock:Conexant CX20561-12Z

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Comparison of ThinkPad T400 + 1GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini-Dock, ThinkPad T500 + 2GB + ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock
119 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersP8400P8700
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus1066 MHz1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
Processor lithography45 nm45 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codenamePenrynPenryn
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersM0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)25 W25 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors410 M410 M
Processing Die size107 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.59.5
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 2 GB1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity250 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 4500MHDIntel® GMA 4500MHD
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant CX20561-12Z
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker power2 W2 W
Networkidentical
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile network generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3G
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11a/g/nIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyYesYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556937006
Processor codeDiffersSL3BUSLGFE
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells66
Battery life (max)Differs6.6 h6.3 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeIBMIBM
Fingerprint readerYesYes
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.38 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers335.5 mm357.5 mm
DepthDiffers238 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm33.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeV.90V.90
Intel segment taggingHome office, Small BusinessHome office, Small Business
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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