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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 19identical
  • 3known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US has 0.16 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP (1.86 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). Discrete graphics card model: AMD Mobility Radeon X300 on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US, AMD Mobility Radeon 7500 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP. Graphics card interface: PCI Express on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US, AGP 4X on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP.

  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:1.86 GHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:1.7 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:533 MHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:400 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:0.5 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:0.25 GB
  • HDD speed
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:4200 RPM
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:5400 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:AMD Mobility Radeon X300
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:0.064 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:0.032 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:PCI Express
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:AGP 4X
  • Audio system
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US:stereo
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:SoundMAX

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750) 512/40G/14/DVD/WXP US, ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP
34 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal35.8 cm (14.1")35.8 cm (14.1")
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 frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers533 MHz400 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon X300AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.032 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressAGP 4X
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersstereoSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakers22
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Networkidentical
Networking featuresEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-AC adapter -Docking/Port Replicator -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0-2 USB 2.0 -S-Video out -RJ-45 -RJ-11 -Parallel -Infrared -Headphone/Line out -External Display -External microphone -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -AC adapter
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Access Support, IBM Rapid Restore Ultra, IBM Update Connector, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.8 h4.6 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)311 x 255 x 27 mm311 x 255 x 27 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Power-on password -Supervisor password -Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -IBM Security Slot-Supervisor password -Power-on password -IBM Security Slot -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Hard disk drive password
Battery type6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source

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