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Lenovo ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP

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  • 15identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL (1.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL has 0.032 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP (0.064 GB vs 0.032 GB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP has 1 more built-in speakers than the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL (2 vs 1). Display diagonal: 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL, 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP. Graphics card interface: Direct AGP on the Lenovo ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL, AGP 4X on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP.

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:38.1 cm (15")
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:1.6 GHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:1.7 GHz
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:0.064 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:0.032 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:Direct AGP
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:AGP 4X
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:1
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:2
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:4.5 h
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:4.6 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:3 kg
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:2.2 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL:332 x 269 x 38 mm
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:311 x 255 x 27 mm

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Comparison of ThinkPad R50e PM-1.6 256MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT COMBO WXP NL, ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP
38 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
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.25 GB0.25 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon 7500
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.032 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersDirect AGPAGP 4X
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/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
Software1 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 systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h4.6 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs332 x 269 x 38 mm311 x 255 x 27 mm
WidthKnown for one332 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one269 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers•IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password •Hard disk drive 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
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source

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