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Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4"

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 85identical
  • 29known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:P8400
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":P8600
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:2.26 GHz
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":2.4 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:Socket 478
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:M0
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":R1
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:8.5
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":9
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:5400 RPM
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":7200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:Intel® GMA 4500MHD
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
  • DVI port
    • ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE:No
    • ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4":Yes

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Comparison of ThinkPad T500 (20894DG), DE, ThinkPad T500, Intel Core2Duo P8600, 2GB, 160GB, 15.4"
129 specifications
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8400P8600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478Socket 479
SteppingDiffersM0R1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs8.59
Memoryidentical
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR3-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneConexant CX20561-12ZUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit Ethernet, WLANUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIntel 5300AGNUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
DVI portDiffersNoYes
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows XP Professional
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2007Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556935568
Processor codeDiffersSL3BUSLGDZ
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one6.6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneIBMUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensionsidentical
HeightKnown for one33.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.35 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.90Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack

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