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Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US vs Lenovo THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 12identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:1.3 GHz
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:1.7 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:400 MHz
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:533 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:0.25 GB
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:0.5 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:30 GB
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:40 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:4200 RPM
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:5400 RPM
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:Direct AGP
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:PCI Express
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:1
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:2

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Comparison of ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US, THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G
39 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz533 MHz
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers30 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA 900
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersDirect AGPPCI Express
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.064 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
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 802.11b/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 -Docking/Port Replicator -External Display -Headphone/Line out -RJ-11 -Parallel -Infrared -Microphone/line in -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 Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h3.7 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg3.01 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 260 x 33 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
WidthKnown for one314 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one268 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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