Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP vs Lenovo TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH (1.7 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP has 1 more built-in speakers than the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH (2 vs 1). Display resolution: 1400 x 1050 pixels on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH. Graphics card interface: AGP 8X on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, Direct AGP on the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH.

  • Display resolution
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1400 x 1050 pixels
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1.7 GHz
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:1.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:0.5 GB
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:0.25 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:AGP 8X
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:Direct AGP
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:2
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:1
  • Battery life (max)
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:3.9 h
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:3.4 h
  • Weight
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:2.7 kg
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:2.8 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-3YG P M-1.70/512/40GB/15/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:329 x 268 x 31 mm
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:332 x 269 x 38 mm

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65 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1400 x 1050 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one750:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 8XDirect AGP
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon 9600Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.064 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11bEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
I/O portsKnown for one•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, IrDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size
Software2 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 Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.9 h3.4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs329 x 268 x 31 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
WidthKnown for one329 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers•Hard disk drive password •IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password-Hard disk drive password -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56K V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 31 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source

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