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Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 12identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL (1.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US has 10 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL (40 GB vs 30 GB). Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL, 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US. Display resolution: 1280 x 1024 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL, 1400 x 1050 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US.

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:1280 x 1024 pixels
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:5:4
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:4:3
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:1.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:1.7 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:0.25 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:0.5 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:30 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:40 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:4200 RPM
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:5400 RPM
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL:Direct AGP
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:AGP 4X

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Comparison of ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP NL, ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US
40 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 1024 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:44:3
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one750:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers30 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon 9600
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersDirect AGPAGP 4X
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers•AC adapter •External microphone •External Display •Headphone/Line out •RJ-11 •RJ-45 •2 USB 2.0, USB, RJ-11, RJ-45-AC adapter -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -External microphone -External Display -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat ReaderAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM Record Now, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h5.8 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 260 x 33 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
WidthKnown for one314 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one260 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers•Hard disk drive password •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password-Hard disk drive password -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 typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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