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Lenovo ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP vs Lenovo ThinkPad T43

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 44identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:1.73 GHz
    • ThinkPad T43:1.86 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:40 GB
    • ThinkPad T43:60 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:Intel® GMA 900
    • ThinkPad T43:AMD Mobility Radeon X300
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:1
    • ThinkPad T43:0
  • CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:0
    • ThinkPad T43:1
  • CardBus PCMCIA slot type
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:No
    • ThinkPad T43:Type II
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:2.8 kg
    • ThinkPad T43:2.57 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP:332 x 269 x 38 mm
    • ThinkPad T43:329 x 268 x 31 mm

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Comparison of ThinkPad R52 PM-740 512MB 40GB 15.0 inch TFT Centrino 11a/b/g COMBO WXP, ThinkPad T43
69 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB60 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra-ATA/100
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900AMD Mobility Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.064 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Networkidentical
Networking featuresEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/BluetoothEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
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-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsDocking/Port ReplicatorDocking/Port Replicator
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceThinkPad UltraNavThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat ReaderIBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)3.7 h3.7 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
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.57 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs332 x 269 x 38 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
Other features2 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -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 portYesYes
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers56K V.92V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Battery typeKnown for one6 Cell Lithium-IonUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN 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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