Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo vs MSI MegaBook S270B-008NL

39specifications compared
17differ
22identical
36known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:38.1 cm (15")
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:1024 x 768 pixels
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:4:3
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:16:10
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:1.73 GHz
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:1.6 GHz
Internal memory type
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:DDR2-SDRAM
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:DDR-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:40 GB
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:80 GB
Maximum graphics card memory
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:0.128 GB
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:0.064 GB
USB 2.0 ports quantity
- ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo:2
- MegaBook S270B-008NL:3

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Comparison of ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo, MegaBook S270B-008NL
75 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM 1700 512MB 40GB Combo View product	B MSI MegaBook S270B-008NL View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	38.1 cm (15")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1024 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMD
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	533 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	40 GB	80 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4200 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Ultra-ATA/100	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.128 GB	0.064 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Intel® GMA 900	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card interfaceKnown for one	PCI Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SoundMAX	AC'97 2.2, SoundBlaster compatible
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet; Wireless LAN; Bluetooth
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100 Mbit/s
BluetoothKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	2	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	ThinkPad UltraNav	Touchpad
Hot keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Professional	Windows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Access Program, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100/240 V
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.8 kg	1.9 kg
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	303 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	225 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	332 x 269 x 38 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Data/Fax V.92
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one	24x	Unknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one	8x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	3.7 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source

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