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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP vs Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 18identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US has 0.3 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US has 40 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (80 GB vs 40 GB). Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US. Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, 1400 x 1050 pixels on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US.

  • Display diagonal
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1024 x 768 pixels
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1.7 GHz
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:2 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:400 MHz
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:533 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:40 GB
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:80 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:AMD Mobility Radeon X300
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:0.032 GB
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:0.064 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:AGP 4X
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-2.0 (760)CENT. 512/80G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:PCI Express

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39 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")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 frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz533 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB80 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 7500AMD Mobility Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.032 GB0.064 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 4XPCI Express
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundMAXstereo
Number of built-in speakers22
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11bEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers•2 USB 2.0 •Parallel •RJ-11 •RJ-45 •S-Video out •Headphone/Line out •Infrared •AC adapter •Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) •External microphone •External Display, USB, parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, IrDA-AC adapter -Docking/Port Replicator -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAccess 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 ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h3.4 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.5 kg
WidthKnown for one311 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
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 -Integrated fingerprint reader -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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size

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