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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US vs Lenovo TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 19identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:1.7 GHz
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:1.86 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:400 MHz
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:533 MHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:40 GB
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:60 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:AMD Mobility Radeon X300
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:0.032 GB
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:0.064 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:AGP 4X
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:PCI Express
  • Battery life (max)
    • IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US:5.1 h
    • TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB:3.7 h

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD T42 P M-1.7(735) CENT. 512/40G/14/DVD/CDRW/WXP US, TS ThinkPad T43p PM750 512MB 60GB
37 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750:1
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.86 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 GB60 GB
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for onestereoUnknown — 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 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/BluetoothEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
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 -Docking/Port Replicator -External microphone -External Display -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0 -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneAccess 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 CUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs5.1 h3.7 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.57 kg
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-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 -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 typeACAC

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