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Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US vs NEC Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 24identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The NEC Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA has 0.16 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US (1.86 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The NEC Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA has 0.5 GB more internal memory than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US (1 GB vs 0.5 GB). The NEC Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA has 40 GB more total storage capacity than the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US (80 GB vs 40 GB). Only the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US has Wake-on-LAN ready. Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US, 38.1 cm (15") on the NEC Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA.

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:1024 x 768 pixels
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:1.7 GHz
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:1.86 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:0.5 GB
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:40 GB
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:80 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:AMD Mobility Radeon 7500
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:AMD Mobility Radeon X300
  • Audio system
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:SoundMAX
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:Audio Codec Conexant CX20468
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US:2
    • Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:4

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Comparison of ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB US, Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA
77 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.8 cm (14.1")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB80 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra-ATA/100
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon 7500AMD Mobility Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.032 GBUnknown — 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 systemDiffersSoundMAXAudio Codec Conexant CX20468
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
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11bGigabit LAN, Wireless LAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers21
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for oneExpansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II)Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneThinkPad UltraNavUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source86
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard euro keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess Program, Drive Letter Access, Record Now, ThinkVantage Access Connections, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, InterVideo WinDVD Creator, Intervideo WinDVD, Adobe Acrobat ReaderPowerCinema 4.0 RecordNow 7 Norton Antivirus 2005 (90 days) Easy Crypto DeLuxe
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Professional NL
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg2.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm330 x 268 x 36 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Hard disk drive password -Power-on password -Security Slot -Supervisor passwordRecovery partition HDD NEC Instant Recovery BIOS Passwords Kensington slot
Battery typeDiffers6 Cell8-cell
Wake-on-LAN readyDiffersYesNo
Modem typeDiffers56K V.92Data/Fax (V.92)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE Mark and CB

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