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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 ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE

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  • 18identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE has 0.1 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 (1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE 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 T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP has 1,200 RPM more HDD speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE (5400 RPM vs 4200 RPM). 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 ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE. Discrete graphics card model: AMD Mobility Radeon 7500 on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, AMD Mobility Radeon X300 on the Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE.

  • 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")
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1.7 GHz
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE:1.8 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
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE:533 MHz
  • HDD speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:5400 RPM
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE:4200 RPM
  • 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
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE: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
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE: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
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE:PCI Express
  • Battery life (max)
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:4.5 h
    • ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE:3.6 h

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-4WG P M-1.70/512/40GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, ThinkPad R52 PM750 512MB XP BE
39 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 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 capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundMAXUnknown — not stated by the source
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-2 USB 2.0 -Microphone/line in -Parallel -External Display -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -IEEE 1394 -AC adapter -Docking/Port Replicator -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out
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 Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h3.6 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.58 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 mm332 x 269 x 38 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-Supervisor password -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
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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