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Lenovo ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 21identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US has 1,200 RPM more HDD speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP (5400 RPM vs 4200 RPM). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US has 0.032 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP (0.064 GB vs 0.032 GB). Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP, 1400 x 1050 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US. Discrete graphics card model: AMD Mobility Radeon 7500 on the Lenovo ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP, AMD Mobility Radeon 9600 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US.

  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:0.25 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:0.5 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:4200 RPM
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:5400 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:0.032 GB
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:0.064 GB
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:4.1 h
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:5.8 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:2.8 kg
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:2.5 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:332 x 269 x 38 mm
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:329 x 268 x 31 mm

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Comparison of ThinkPad R51 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP, ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US
37 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one750:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 7500AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.032 GB0.064 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceAGP 4XAGP 4X
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Number of built-in speakers22
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel -RJ-11 -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0 -External Display -AC adapter -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -External microphone-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
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM Record Now, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, ThinkPad Configuration Utility, 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 systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.1 h5.8 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs332 x 269 x 38 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other featuresidentical
Security features-Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -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 typeACAC

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