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Lenovo THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 22identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:1024 x 768 pixels
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor front side bus
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:533 MHz
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:400 MHz
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:Intel® GMA 900
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
  • Graphics card interface
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:PCI Express
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:AGP 4X
  • Battery life (max)
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:3.7 h
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:5.8 h
  • Weight
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G:3.01 kg
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 735 512MB 40GB QW-US:2.5 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • THINKPAD R52 PMC740-1.7G: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 R52 PMC740-1.7G, 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
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequency1.7 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers533 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.064 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersPCI ExpressAGP 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-AC adapter -Docking/Port Replicator -External Display -Headphone/Line out -RJ-11 -Parallel -Infrared -Microphone/line in -RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0-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 Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, 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)Differs3.7 h5.8 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3.01 kg2.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs332 x 269 x 38 mm329 x 268 x 31 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-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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