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Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US vs Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 114known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 0.06 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US (1.66 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 0.75 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US (1 GB vs 0.25 GB). The Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 70 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US (100 GB vs 30 GB). Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US, 39.1 cm (15.4") on the Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro. Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US, 1280 x 800 pixels on the Samsung NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro.

  • Display diagonal
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1024 x 768 pixels
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:4:3
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:1.6 GHz
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1.66 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:0.25 GB
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:30 GB
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:100 GB
  • HDD speed
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:4200 RPM
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:5400 RPM
  • Optical drive type
    • THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US:DVD-ROM
    • NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:DVD Super Multi

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Comparison of THINKPAD T42 P M-1.6 256/30G/14/DVD CDRW COMBO/WXP US, NP-R40R003 - Intel Core 2 Duo T5500, 1024MB, 100GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro
131 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT5500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz1.66 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0375 - 1.30 V
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers30 GB100 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.032 GB0.128 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon 7500Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one2048 x 1536 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneAGP 4XUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersstereoHDA
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gFast Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DVI portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
S/PDIF out portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType II
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
I/O portsKnown for one-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 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess 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 CNorton AntiVirus 2005 (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 AVS Premium/Viewer Samsung Network Manager Battery Manager Update Plus Easy Box Firstware Pro
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
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 sourceNo
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 sourceYes
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 source27253
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
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.16 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.7 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source264.5 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source26.1 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one311 x 255 x 27 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source423 x 395 x 110 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Security featuresKnown for one-Power-on password -Supervisor password -Hard disk drive password -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -IBM Security SlotUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one6 cell Li-Ion battery packUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD write speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one5.3 hUnknown — 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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