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

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  • 18differ
  • 25identical
  • 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 (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 (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 (80 GB vs 40 GB). Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB, 38.1 cm (15") on the NEC Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA. Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB, 1400 x 1050 pixels on the NEC Versa P550 Pentium M750 1.86GHz/1024MB/80GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA.

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T42 PM1700 512MB 40GB: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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, 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
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
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
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
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 cardYesYes
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
Number of built-in speakers22
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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers21
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneExpansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II)Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
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
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
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 features3 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Hard disk drive password -Power-on password -Security Slot -Supervisor passwordRecovery partition HDD NEC Instant Recovery BIOS Passwords Kensington slot
Infrared data portYesYes
Battery typeDiffers6 Cell8-cell
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
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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