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Lenovo ThinkPad T42, DK vs Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 16identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:1400 x 1050 pixels
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:1.7 GHz
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:0.5 GB
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:0.25 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:40 GB
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:30 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:5400 RPM
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:4200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:AMD Mobility Radeon 9600
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:0.064 GB
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:0.032 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad T42, DK:AGP 8X
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:AGP 4X

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Comparison of ThinkPad T42, DK, THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US
38 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonal35.8 cm (14.1")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1400 x 1050 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one750:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB30 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics3 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 9600AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.032 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 8XAGP 4X
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundMAXstereo
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 802.11bEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers•Parallel •RJ-11 •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, USB, parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, IrDA-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
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess 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 ReaderAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Drive Letter Access by Sonic, IBM Record Now, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC-Doctor, IBM fingerprint software, InterVideo WinDVD C
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4 h5.3 h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2 kg
WidthKnown for one311 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)311 x 255 x 27 mm311 x 255 x 27 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features2 differ
Security featuresDiffers•Hard disk drive password •IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password-Power-on password -Supervisor password -Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -IBM Security Slot
Battery typeDiffers6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 cell Li-Ion battery pack
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size

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