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Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR vs Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320

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  • 14differ
  • 14identical
  • 9known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR has 0.4 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320 (1.7 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR has 10 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320 (40 GB vs 30 GB). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR has 1,200 RPM more HDD speed than the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320 (5400 RPM vs 4200 RPM). Graphics card interface: AGP 4X on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR, Direct AGP on the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320. Networking features: Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR, Ethernet/Fast Ethernet on the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320.

  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:1.7 GHz
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:1.3 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:40 GB
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:30 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:5400 RPM
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:4200 RPM
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:0.032 GB
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:0.064 GB
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:AGP 4X
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:Direct AGP
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:2
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:1
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:5.3 h
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:3.5 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR:2 kg
    • TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320:2.7 kg

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Comparison of ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR, TS THINKPAD R50E CELM320
37 specifications
Displayidentical
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Celeron® M
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.3 GHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB30 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.032 GB0.064 GB
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
Audio1 differ
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Audio systemKnown for onestereoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-RJ-45 -S-Video out -2 USB 2.0 -Headphone/Line out -Infrared -Parallel -RJ-11 -AC adapter -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -External microphone -External Display•AC adapter •External microphone •External Display •Headphone/Line out •RJ-11 •RJ-45 •2 USB 2.0, USB, RJ-11, RJ-45
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC-Doctor, IBM fingerprint software, Intervideo WinDVD Player, Adobe Acrobat ReaderAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Home Edition
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs5.3 h3.5 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg2.7 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source314 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source260 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm314 x 260 x 33 mm
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers-IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Integrated fingerprint reader -Hard disk drive password -Supervisor password -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password•Hard disk drive password •IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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