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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++) vs Lenovo THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 8identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):38.1 cm (15")
    • THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Display resolution
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):1024 x 768 pixels
    • THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G: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 T41 PM-1.7G:1.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):0.25 GB
    • THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G:0.5 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):40 GB
    • THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G:60 GB
  • HDD speed
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):5400 RPM
    • THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G:7200 RPM
  • CD write speed
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):24x
    • THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G:16x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++):24x
    • THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G:10x

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD R50E P M-1.5(715) CENT. 256/40G/15/DVDCDRW/WXP NL TS(++), THINKPAD T41 PM-1.7G
41 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB60 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.032 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneDirect AGPUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive2 differ
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speedDiffers24x16x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x10x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-1 (EPP) -AC adapter -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -2 USB 2.0USB, parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, IrDA
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess IBM; IBM Access Connections; IBM Access Support; IBM Drive Letter Access; IBM Rapid Restore Ultra; IBM Record Now, Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version; PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4 h4.2 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 31 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 - 80%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.4 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source311 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source277 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs332 x 269 x 38 mm311 x 277 x 27 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other featuresidentical
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Security featuresKnown for one-Hard disk drive password -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor passwordUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one6 Cell Lithium-IonUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull sizeUnknown — not stated by the source

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