Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad A30 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T40p

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 32identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad A30:1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T40p:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad A30:0.933 GHz
    • ThinkPad T40p:1.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad A30:0.125 GB
    • ThinkPad T40p:0.5 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad A30:20 GB
    • ThinkPad T40p:40 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad A30:4200 RPM
    • ThinkPad T40p:5400 RPM
  • Optical drive type
    • ThinkPad A30:CD-ROM
    • ThinkPad T40p:DVD-ROM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad A30:AMD Mobility Radeon
    • ThinkPad T40p:AMD Mobility FireGL 9000
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad A30:0.016 GB
    • ThinkPad T40p:0.064 GB

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Comparison of ThinkPad A30, ThinkPad T40p
63 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.8 cm (14.1")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers0.933 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
Processor cacheKnown for one0.512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.125 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory1 GB1 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers20 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersCD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility RadeonAMD Mobility FireGL 9000
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.016 GB0.064 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundMAX Codec
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11a/b
BluetoothNoNo
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIIType III
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.36 kg2.3 kg
WidthDiffers329 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers272.5 mm255 mm
HeightDiffers45 mm27 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs329 x 272.5 x 45 mm311 x 255 x 27 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Internal modemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.90Unknown — not stated by the source

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