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Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD vs Lenovo TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 37identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:1.7 GHz
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:1.5 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:0.25 GB
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:0.5 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:DDR-SDRAM
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:40 GB
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:60 GB
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:5400 RPM
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:4200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:Intel® GMA 900
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD:AGP 4X
    • TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G:PCI Express

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Comparison of ThinkPad T42 PM 1700 256MB 40GB DVD, TS THINKPAD X41 PMC758-1.5G
61 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.5 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB60 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD-ROMDVD-ROM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 7500Intel® GMA 900
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.032 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 4XPCI Express
Audio1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundMAXUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11a/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity22
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsDiffers1x Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II)Expansion bus (for X4 UltraBase Dock)
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Access Support, IBM Rapid Restore Ultra, IBM Update Connector, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat ReaderAccess Program, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.6 h2.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg1.3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm268 x 211 x 21 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features2 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Supervisor password -Power-on password -IBM Security Slot -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Hard disk drive password-Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -IBM Security Slot -Power-on password -Supervisor password
Infrared data portYesYes
Battery typeDiffers6 Cell Lithium-Ion4 Cell Lithium-Ion
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem type56K V.9256K V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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