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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++) vs Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 13identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP has 0.23 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++) (1.73 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++) (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++) (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++), 1400 x 1050 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP. Internal memory type: DDR-SDRAM on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++), DDR2-SDRAM on the Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP.

  • Display resolution
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):1.5 GHz
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:1.73 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):400 MHz
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:533 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):0.25 GB
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:0.5 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):DDR-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:DDR2-SDRAM
  • HDD speed
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):5400 RPM
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:4200 RPM
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):Direct AGP
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:PCI Express
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):1
    • ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP:2

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++), ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB XP
35 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz533 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersDirect AGPPCI Express
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.064 GB
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-1 (EPP) -AC adapter -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -2 USB 2.0-Docking/Port Replicator -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -AC adapter -2 USB 2.0 -S-Video out -RJ-45 -Parallel -RJ-11 -External Display -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -IEEE 1394 -Microphone/line in
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Software1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4 h3.6 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.55 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)332 x 269 x 38 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Hard disk drive password -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password-Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password
Battery type6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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