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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US vs Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 12identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL (1.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US has 10 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL (40 GB vs 30 GB). Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US, 1280 x 1024 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL. Native aspect ratio: 4:3 on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US, 5:4 on the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL.

  • Display resolution
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:1280 x 1024 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:4:3
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:5:4
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:1.7 GHz
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:1.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:0.5 GB
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:0.25 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:40 GB
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:30 GB
  • HDD speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:5400 RPM
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:4200 RPM
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:0.032 GB
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:0.064 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:AGP 4X
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:Direct AGP

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US, ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL
40 specifications
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1280 x 1024 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:35:4
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® M
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB30 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon 7500Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.032 GB0.064 GB
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 4XDirect AGP
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Optical driveidentical
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/BluetoothEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-Infrared -Parallel -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -AC adapter -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0•AC adapter •External microphone •External Display •Headphone/Line out •RJ-11 •RJ-45 •2 USB 2.0, USB, RJ-11, RJ-45
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Drive Letter Access by Sonic, IBM Record Now, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC-Doctor, IBM fingerprint software, InterVideo WinDVD CAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs5.1 h3.5 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm314 x 260 x 33 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers-IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password -Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0•Hard disk drive password •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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