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Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 15identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:1.3 GHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:1.7 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:30 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:40 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:4200 RPM
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:5400 RPM
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:0.064 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:0.032 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:Direct AGP
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:AGP 4X
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:1
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:2
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:3.5 h
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:4.6 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US:2.7 kg
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:2.2 kg

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Comparison of ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.3 256MB 30GB 14.1 inch TFT DVD WXP US, ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP
37 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal35.8 cm (14.1")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.25 GB0.25 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers30 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.032 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersDirect AGPAGP 4X
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon 7500
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundMAX
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
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-45-2 USB 2.0 -S-Video out -RJ-45 -RJ-11 -Parallel -Infrared -Headphone/Line out -External Display -External microphone -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -AC adapter
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 Access Support, IBM Rapid Restore Ultra, IBM Update Connector, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs3.5 h4.6 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.2 kg
WidthKnown for one314 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one268 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs314 x 260 x 33 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 •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password-Supervisor password -Power-on password -IBM Security Slot -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Hard disk drive password
Battery type6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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