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Lenovo ThinkPad R40 vs Lenovo ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 34identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R40:1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:1600 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R40:1.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:1.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R40:0.25 GB
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:0.5 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad R40:40 GB
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:60 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • ThinkPad R40:DVD-ROM
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:DVD-RW
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad R40:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:AMD Mobility FireGL T2
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad R40:0.032 GB
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:0.128 GB
  • DVI port
    • ThinkPad R40:No
    • ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE:Yes

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Comparison of ThinkPad R40, ThinkPad R50p PM 1700 512MB 60GB WXP AZBE
63 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1600 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUXGA
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB60 GB
HDD interfaceUltra-ATA/100Ultra-ATA/100
HDD speedKnown for one4200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD-RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 7500AMD Mobility FireGL T2
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.032 GB0.128 GB
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAGP 4X
Audioidentical
Audio systemSoundMAXSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IIINo
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 quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess Program, Drive Letter Access, Rapid Restore, ThinkVantage Access Connections, IBM Update Connector, Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version, PC Doctor Diagnostics, ThinkPad Configuration Utility, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat ReaderIBM Update Connector, Access Program, Rapid Restore Ultra, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkPad Configuration Utility, Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version, PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers89
Battery life (max)Differs6.2 h5.9 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersIBMKensington
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3.1 kg3.2 kg
WidthKnown for one329 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one267.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one40.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs329 x 267.5 x 40.5 mm332 x 269 x 40 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDock II / Port Replicator II

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