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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP vs Lenovo ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP

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  • 78specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 58identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP has 25 more processor model than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (770 vs 745). The Lenovo ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP has 0.33 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (2.13 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). Only the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP has embedded options available. Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP, 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP.

  • Display diagonal
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1400 x 1050 pixels
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:1600 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor model
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:745
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:770
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:1.8 GHz
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:2.13 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:400 MHz
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:533 MHz
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:21 W
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:27 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:18
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:16
  • Internal memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 2373-9XG P M- 1.80/512/80GB/14.1/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/WXP:0.5 GB
    • ThinkPad T43p PM770 1GB 60GB WXPP:1 GB

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117 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1400 x 1050 pixels1600 x 1200 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUXGA
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one750:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Pentium MobileIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelDiffers745770
Processor cores11
Processor threads11
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz533 MHz
Processor socketSocket 479Socket 479
Processor lithography90 nm90 nm
Processor operating modes32-bit32-bit
Processor seriesIntel Pentium M 700 SeriesIntel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameDothanDothan
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs21 W27 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors144 M144 M
Processing Die size87 mm²87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1816
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB60 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 9600AMD Mobility FireGL V3200
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.128 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 8XPCI Express
Audioidentical
Audio systemSoundMAXSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakers22
Networkidentical
Networking featuresEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/BluetoothEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
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 source1
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 typeFull sizeFull size
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 Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, IBM Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2005 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesNoNo
Intel 64NoNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers2759127597
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL868
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.1 h4.7 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
WidthKnown for one311 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features2 differ
Security featuresDiffers•Hard disk drive password •IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password-Power-on password -Security lock slot -Supervisor password -Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Hard disk drive password
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery typeDiffers6 Cell Lithium-Ion9 Cell Lithium-Ion
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
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

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