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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP vs Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK

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  • 19differ
  • 18identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK has 0.5 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (60 GB vs 40 GB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK has 1,800 RPM more HDD speed than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (7200 RPM vs 5400 RPM). Display diagonal: 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK. Discrete graphics card model: AMD Mobility Radeon 9600 on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, AMD Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP on the Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK.

  • Display diagonal
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:38.1 cm (15")
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Internal memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:0.5 GB
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:40 GB
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:60 GB
  • HDD speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:5400 RPM
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:7200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:AMD Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:0.064 GB
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:0.032 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:AGP 8X
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:AGP 4X
  • CD write speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:24x
    • ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK:16x

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, ThinkPad T41 PM1700 1GB 60GB XP QWUK
39 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution1400 x 1050 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB60 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 9600AMD Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.032 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 8XAGP 4X
Audioidentical
Audio systemSoundMAXSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakers22
Optical drive2 differ
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speedDiffers24x16x
CD rewrite speedDiffers24x10x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11bEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/EEE 802.11b/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers•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, USB, parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, IrDA•AC adapter •Expansion Bus port (for Dock II or Port Replicator II) •External microphone •External Display •Headphone/Line out •Infrared •Parallel •RJ-11 •RJ-45 •S-Video out •2 USB 2.0, USB, parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, IrDA
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM Record Now, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat ReaderAccess IBM; IBM Access Connections; IBM Access Support; IBM Drive Letter Access; IBM Rapid Restore Ultra; IBM Record Now; IBM Update Connector, Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version; PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.9 h4.3 h
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 31 °C10 - 31 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 95%8 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.43 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers268 mm277 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs329 x 268 x 31 mm311 x 277 x 27 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other featuresidentical
Security features•Hard disk drive password •IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 •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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size

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