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Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR vs Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 14identical
  • 12known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR has 0.1 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725 (1.7 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR has 1,200 RPM more HDD speed than the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725 (5400 RPM vs 4200 RPM). The Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR has 1 more built-in speakers than the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725 (2 vs 1). Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR, 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725. Graphics card interface: AGP 4X on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FR, Direct AGP on the Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725.

  • Display diagonal
    • 35.8 cm (14.1")
    • 38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.7 GHz
    • 1.6 GHz
  • HDD speed
    • 5400 RPM
    • 4200 RPM
  • Graphics card interface
    • AGP 4X
    • Direct AGP
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • 2
    • 1
  • Battery life (max)
    • 5.3 h
    • 4.5 h
  • Weight
    • 2 kg
    • 3 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • 311 x 255 x 27 mm
    • 332 x 269 x 38 mm

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ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB AZ-FRView product
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TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725View product
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 one750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.25 GB0.25 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon 7500
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.032 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 4XDirect AGP
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for onestereo
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Optical driveidentical
DVD read speed8x8x
CD read speedKnown for one24x
CD write speedKnown for one24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for one24x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
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
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Software1 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 systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs5.3 h4.5 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
WidthKnown for one332 mm
DepthKnown for one269 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
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•IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password •Hard disk drive password
Battery type6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC

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