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Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too vs Lenovo TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 44identical
  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too has 0.07 GHz more processor frequency than the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR (1.8 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The Lenovo TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR has 1 more firewire (IEEE 1394) ports than the Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too (1 vs 0). The Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too has 1 more CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity than the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR (2 vs 1). Only the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR has docking connector. Display diagonal: 35.8 cm (14.1") on the Lenovo ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too, 38.1 cm (15") on the Lenovo TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR.

  • Display diagonal
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:35.8 cm (14.1")
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:1.8 GHz
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:1.73 GHz
  • Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:0
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:1
  • Docking connector
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:No
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:Yes
  • CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:2
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:1
  • Battery life (max)
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:4 h
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:3.7 h
  • Weight
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:2.3 kg
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:2.8 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too:311 x 255 x 27 mm
    • TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR:332 x 269 x 38 mm

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Comparison of ThinkPad T43 PM-750 512MB 40GB 14.1 inch TFT Centrino 11b/g Blue too, TS ThinkPad R52 PM740 512 40 XPP AZB-FR
70 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 900Intel® GMA 900
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Maximum resolution2048 x 1536 pixels2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundMAXUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Optical driveidentical
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speed24x24x
CD rewrite speed24x24x
DVD read speed8x8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/BluetoothEthernet/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) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
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 quantity11
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneDocking/Port ReplicatorUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeFull sizeFull size
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersAccess IBM, Access Program, Client Security Software, IBM Access Connections, IBM Client Security Software (web-downloadable), Norton AntiVirus 2004, Norton AntiVirus 2005 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, PC-Doctor, Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Adobe AcrobAccess IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Differs4 h3.7 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIBM
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.3 kg2.8 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source332 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source269 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs311 x 255 x 27 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)ATA-100 (Enhanced IDE)
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem type56K V.9256K V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Security featuresKnown for one-Supervisor password -Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 -Hard disk drive password -Integrated fingerprint reader -Power-on password -Security lock slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for one6 CellUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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