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Lenovo THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G vs Lenovo TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 12identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:1.7 GHz
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:1.4 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:0.5 GB
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:0.25 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:80 GB
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:40 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:AGP 4X
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:Direct AGP
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:2
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:1
  • Battery life (max)
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:4.5 h
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:3.4 h
  • Weight
    • THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G:2.2 kg
    • TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH:2.8 kg

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Comparison of THINKPAD T42 PENTM-1.7G, TS ThinkPad R50e CelM360 256MB 40GB WXPH
65 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution1024 x 768 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 familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR-SDRAM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB40 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 4XDirect AGP
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 graphics card memoryKnown for one0.032 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemSoundMAXSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/BluetoothEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
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
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceNo
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 •Headphone/Line out •Infrared •Parallel •RJ-11 •RJ-45 •S-Video out •2 USB 2.0 •Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) •External microphone •External Display, USB, parallel, RJ-11, RJ-45, IrDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.5 h3.4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
WidthKnown for one311 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one255 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features1 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 -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery type6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56K V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source

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