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Lenovo ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP vs Lenovo TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 15identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:1.7 GHz
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:1.6 GHz
  • HDD speed
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:5400 RPM
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:4200 RPM
  • Graphics card interface
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:AGP 4X
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:Direct AGP
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:2
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:1
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:4.6 h
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:4.5 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:2.2 kg
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:3 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP:311 x 255 x 27 mm
    • TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725:332 x 269 x 38 mm

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Comparison of ThinkPad T42 PM735 256MB 40GB XPP, TS THINKPAD R50E PMC725
38 specifications
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)750:1750:1
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-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon 7500Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.032 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceDiffersAGP 4XDirect AGP
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/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffers-2 USB 2.0 -S-Video out -RJ-45 -RJ-11 -Parallel -Infrared -Headphone/Line out -External Display -External microphone -Expansion Bus port (for Dock II/Mini Dock or Port Replicator II) -AC adapter•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 Access Support, IBM Rapid Restore Ultra, IBM Update Connector, Norton AntiVirus 2004, PC-Doctor, Intervideo WinDVD, 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)Differs4.6 h4.5 h
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source332 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source269 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffers-Supervisor password -Power-on password -IBM Security Slot -IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Hard disk drive password•IBM Security Slot •Power-on password •Supervisor password •Hard disk drive password
Battery type6 Cell Lithium-Ion6 Cell Lithium-Ion
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s

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