Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK

132specifications compared
16differ
116identical
7known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:T9600
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:T9400
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:2.8 GHz
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:Socket 479
Stepping
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:E1
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:E0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:10.5
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:9.5
Internal memory
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:4 GB
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:2 x 2 GB
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:1 x 2 GB
Wireless technology
- ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK:Intel 5100AGN
- ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK:Intel 5300AGN

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Comparison of ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK, ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK
139 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2055-3AG), UK View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20552PG), UK View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1680 x 1050 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surface	Gloss	Gloss
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T9600	T9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.8 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	E1	E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 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	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technology	Intel Centrino Pro	Intel Centrino Pro
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs	2 x 2 GB	1 x 2 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 installed	1	1
HDD capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	No	No
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
Graphics card family	AMD	AMD
On-board graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
Maximum graphics card memory	0.256 GB	0.256 GB
Maximum resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels	2048 x 1536 pixels
Audioidentical
Audio system	Conexant Azalia 24-bit	Conexant Azalia 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Audio included	Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)	Mute Button, Speakers (integrated)
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 5100AGN	Intel 5300AGN
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
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 connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	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
Keyboard type	7-row with Trackpoint	7-row with Trackpoint
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Office 2007
Bundled software	ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Sun JRE, Adobe Acrobat Reader ThinkVantage Client Security Solution InterVideo WinDVD Creator Business Edition and MYDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Norton Internet Security 2008 (OEM edition) with 90 days of virus definition updates, ThinkVantage	ThinkVantage System Update, ThinkVantage Productivity Center, Sun JRE, Adobe Acrobat Reader ThinkVantage Client Security Solution InterVideo WinDVD Creator Business Edition and MYDVD, InterVideo WinDVD Norton Internet Security 2008 (OEM edition) with 90 days of virus definition updates, ThinkVantage
Processor special features3 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	No	No
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	No	No
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 Technology	Yes	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	35563	35562
Processor codeDiffers	SLG9F	SLGEK
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	9	6
Battery life (max)Differs	9.9 h	6.6 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	IBM	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.58 kg	2.63 kg
Width	357.5 mm	357.5 mm
Depth	255 mm	255 mm
Height	33.5 mm	33.5 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive type	160GB SATA/ 7200	160GB SATA/ 7200
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other features1 differ
Security features	Client Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Integrated fingerprint reader, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader	Client Security Solution, Hard disk drive password, Integrated fingerprint reader, Power-on password, Security lock slot, Supervisor password Fingerprint Reader
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeDiffers	9 Cell Lithium-Ion	6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	56K V.90	56K V.90
Intel segment tagging	Home office, Small Business	Home office, Small Business
Manageability features	Access program, Client Security Solution, ImageUltra enabled, System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore	Access program, Client Security Solution, ImageUltra enabled, System Migration Assistant, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore
Drive bays	Serial Ultrabay Slim	Serial Ultrabay Slim
Expansion slots	PCI/PCI Express	PCI/PCI Express
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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