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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP vs Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP

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  • 13differ
  • 22identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (60 GB vs 40 GB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP has 1,800 RPM more HDD speed than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (7200 RPM vs 5400 RPM). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP has 8 x more CD write speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP (24x vs 16x). Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, 1400 x 1050 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP. Discrete graphics card model: AMD Mobility Radeon 7500 on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, AMD Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP on the Lenovo ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP.

  • Display resolution
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Total storage capacity
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:40 GB
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:60 GB
  • HDD speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:5400 RPM
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:7200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:AMD Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP
  • CD write speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:24x
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:16x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:24x
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:10x
  • Battery life (max)
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:4.6 h
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:4.3 h
  • Weight
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:2.2 kg
    • ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP:2.43 kg

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4TG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, ThinkPad T41 PM 1700 512MB 60GB DE WXPP
37 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.8 cm (14.1")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 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
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB60 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 7500AMD Mobility Radeon 9000 IGP
Maximum graphics card memory0.032 GB0.032 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceAGP 4XAGP 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 EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 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, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, 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)Differs4.6 h4.3 h
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.43 kg
Width311 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers255 mm277 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 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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