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Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR

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  • 21identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US has 0.16 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR (1.86 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). The Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US has 0.032 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR (0.064 GB vs 0.032 GB). Display diagonal: 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US, 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR. Discrete graphics card model: AMD Mobility Radeon X300 on the Lenovo IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US, AMD Mobility Radeon 7500 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR.

  • Display diagonal
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:38.1 cm (15")
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Processor frequency
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1.86 GHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:1.7 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:533 MHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:400 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:AMD Mobility Radeon X300
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:0.064 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:0.032 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:PCI Express
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:AGP 4X
  • Battery life (max)
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:3.6 h
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:5.1 h
  • Weight
    • IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:2.4 kg
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR:2 kg

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Comparison of IBM THINKPAD T43 P M-1.86 (750)CENT. 512/40G/15/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US, ThinkPad T42 PM735 512MB 32GB AZB-FR
35 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers533 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speed5400 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
Audioidentical
Audio systemstereostereo
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 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0 -AC adapter -Docking/Port Replicator -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel-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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Softwareidentical
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess 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 C
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.6 h5.1 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs329 x 268 x 31 mm311 x 255 x 27 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Supervisor password -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password-IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password -Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0
Battery type6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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