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Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U vs Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth

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  • 19differ
  • 31identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth has 0.46 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U (1.86 GHz vs 1.4 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth has 133 MHz more processor front side bus than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U (533 MHz vs 400 MHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth has TV-out. Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth has infrared data port.

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:38.1 cm (15")
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:1.4 GHz
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:1.86 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:400 MHz
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:533 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:0.25 GB
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:0.5 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:DDR-SDRAM
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:Direct AGP
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:PCI Express
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:1
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:2
  • CD rewrite speed
    • ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U:10x
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth:24x

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Comparison of ThinkPad R50e Cel-1.4 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO Intel 11b/g WXP U, ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Bluetooth
75 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busDiffers400 MHz533 MHz
Processor familyKnown for oneIntel® Celeron® MUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra-ATA/100
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 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 sourceIntel® GMA 900
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Graphics card interfaceDiffersDirect AGPPCI Express
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemSoundMAXSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive1 differ
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers10x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces4 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 connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers01
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x Docking/Port Replicator
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, IBM Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2005 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Differs3.4 h4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.1 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source311 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source255 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs332 x 269 x 38 mm311 x 255 x 27 mm
Other features3 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Hard disk drive password -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password-Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers56K V.92V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Battery typeKnown for one6 CellUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)Unknown — not stated by the source

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