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Lenovo ThinkPad T41p vs Lenovo ThinkPad T42

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 46identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad T41p (1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 has 1 MB more processor cache than the Lenovo ThinkPad T41p (2 MB vs 1 MB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad T41p (80 GB vs 60 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 has S/PDIF out port. Discrete graphics card model: AMD Mobility FireGL T2 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T41p, AMD Mobility Radeon 9600 on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42.

  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T41p:1.7 GHz
    • ThinkPad T42:1.8 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • ThinkPad T41p:1 MB
    • ThinkPad T42:2 MB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad T41p:60 GB
    • ThinkPad T42:80 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad T41p:7200 RPM
    • ThinkPad T42:5400 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T41p:AMD Mobility FireGL T2
    • ThinkPad T42:AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad T41p:0.128 GB
    • ThinkPad T42:0.064 GB
  • CD write speed
    • ThinkPad T41p:16x
    • ThinkPad T42:24x
  • CD rewrite speed
    • ThinkPad T41p:10x
    • ThinkPad T42:24x

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Comparison of ThinkPad T41p, ThinkPad T42
116 specifications
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source745
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDothan
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB80 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility FireGL T2AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.064 GB
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical drive2 differ
CD write speedDiffers16x24x
CD rewrite speedDiffers10x24x
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11b/BluetoothUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess Support, Access Program, Drive Letter Access, Rapid Restore Ultra, Record Now, ThinkVantage Access Connections, IBM Update Connector, Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM Version, PC-Doctor, Adobe Acrobat ReaderAccess Program, Drive Letter Access, Record Now, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Client Security Solution, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC-Doctor, ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software, InterVideo WinD
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27591
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers96
Battery life (max)Differs6.4 h4 h
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.4 kg2.3 kg
DepthDiffers277 mm255 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 277 x 27 mm311 x 255 x 27 mm
Other features1 differ
Docking solutionDiffersDock II / Port Replicator IIDock II/Mini Dock, Port Replicator II

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