Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + 1GB vs Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT

110specifications compared
36differ
74identical
14known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:39.1 cm (15.4")
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:1680 x 1050 pixels
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:16:10
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:4:3
Processor model
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:P8600
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:T7250
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:2.4 GHz
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:2 GHz
Processor cache
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:3 MB
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:1066 MHz
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:800 MHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad T500 + 1GB:Socket 479
- ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT:Socket 478

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Comparison of ThinkPad T500 + 1GB, ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT
124 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad T500 + 1GB View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T61 (8898-6DG), IT View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Processor14 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	T7250
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameDiffers	Penryn	Merom
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	10
ECC supported by processor	No	No
TcaseKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	68 °C
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x 1 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650	Intel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.256 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec	Intel HDA 24-bit
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speaker power	2 W	2 W
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	Intel 3945ABG
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
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
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Business	Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor special features4 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	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	Yes	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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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	35568	31728
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SLA49
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	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	6.6 h	5.5 h
Poweridentical
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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.35 kg
WidthDiffers	357.5 mm	313.4 mm
Depth	255 mm	255 mm
HeightDiffers	33.5 mm	27.5 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	V.90	V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Home office, Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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