Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro vs Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
117known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 0.23 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US (1.83 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The ASUS F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 0.75 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US (1 GB vs 0.25 GB). The ASUS F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 90 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US (120 GB vs 30 GB). Display diagonal: 39.1 cm (15.4") on the ASUS F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro, 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US. Display resolution: 1280 x 800 pixels on the ASUS F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro, 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US.

Display diagonal
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:39.1 cm (15.4")
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1280 x 800 pixels
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:16:10
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:4:3
Processor frequency
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1.83 GHz
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1.6 GHz
Internal memory
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1 GB
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:0.25 GB
Total storage capacity
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:120 GB
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:30 GB
HDD speed
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:5400 RPM
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:4200 RPM
Optical drive type
- F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:DVD Super Multi
- THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:DVD-ROM

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Comparison of F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro, THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US
137 specifications	A ASUS F3JA-AP058P - Intel Core 2 Duo T5600, 1024MB, 120GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro View product	B Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1280 x 800 pixels	1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	T5600	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.83 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	2 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for one	L2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 478	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	65 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	64-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Merom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	B2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	34 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	1.0375 - 1.30 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	291 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	143 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	11	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	0.25 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for one	DDR2-SDRAM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	120 GB	30 GB
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	4200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD Super Multi	DVD-ROM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon X1600	AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.256 GB	0.032 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AGP 4X
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Intel HDA, SoundBlaster Pro	stereo
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVI portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking connectorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-in portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-outKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-AC adapter -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® 945PM Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	88	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full size
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows XP Professional	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers	ASUSDVD XP 6.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express V6.0 ASUS WinFlash ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+ ASUS Live Update ASUS LifFrame2 Net 4 Switch ASUS Wireless Console ASUS Multi-Fr	Access IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Drive Letter Access by Sonic, IBM Record Now, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC-Doctor, IBM fingerprint software, InterVideo WinDVD C
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	27254	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one	7200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100/240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.95 kg	2 kg
WidthKnown for one	365 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	269.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	311 x 255 x 27 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers	BIOS Booting / HDD User Password Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	-Power-on password -Supervisor password -Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -IBM Security Slot
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Data/Fax V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1x ExpressCard	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 cell Li-Ion battery pack
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD write speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24x
DVD read speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8x
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)

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