Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ) vs Lenovo ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock

112specifications compared
27differ
85identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Display resolution
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):1280 x 800 pixels
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor model
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):P8400
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:T9400
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):2.26 GHz
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:2.53 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):3 MB
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:6 MB
Processor socket
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):Socket 478
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:Socket 479
Stepping
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):M0
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):25 W
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ):8.5
- ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock:9.5

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Comparison of ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG ), ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock
125 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T500 (2243-4MG )View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad W500 + Advanced Mini Dock View product
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	T9400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
SteppingDiffers	M0	E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8.5	9.5
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	200 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	AMD Mobility FireGL V5700
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant Azalia 24-bit	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 5300AGN	IEEE 802.11a/g/n
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Ultimate
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	Yes	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	35562
Processor codeDiffers	SL3BU	SLGEK
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	6.6 h	6.3 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.63 kg	2.49 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Modem typeDiffers	56K V.90	V.90
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Home office, Small Business	Professional

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