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Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 2378 (Pentium M 735 1.7 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)

  • 6.6

    CNET Review

    May 21, 2004

    The Good: Great value; excellent performance; bulletproof IBM design; Gigabit Ethernet; long battery life; great service and support.

    The Bad: Lacks FireWire; no flash media slot.

    The Bottom Line: The ThinkPad T42 is a good choice for business professionals looking for a top-notch laptop at a reasonable price.

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  • 8.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | January 7, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 80/100. Comparing these reviews to 118065 other Laptops reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 81/100 = Very Good.

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  • No Rating

    NotebookReview.com

    By zazonz | September 2, 2005

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  • 9.0

    laptopmag.com

    By Steve Taylor | April 2, 2005

    Review Summary: One of the most secure thin-and-lights you can buy.

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  • No Rating

    biosmagazine.co.uk

    By BIOS | January 5, 2005

    Review Summary: IBM has again raised the bar on laptop security by adding built-in biometric security to its already attractive ThinkPad T42 series. The new laptop now integrates a fingerprint reader and costs just around £100 more than a ...

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Manufacturer: Lenovo

Part number: 2378FZU

General

  • Platform Technology Intel Centrino
  • System Type Notebook
  • Built-in Devices Wireless LAN antenna, Stereo speakers
  • Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
  • Width 13 in
  • Depth 10.6 in
  • Height 1.4 in
  • Weight 5.7 lbs
  • Color Black
  • Localization English / United States
  • Notebook type Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget
  • Wireless capabilities 802.11g, 802.11b

Processor

  • Processor Intel Pentium M 735 / 1.7 GHz
  • Data bus speed 400 MHz
  • Processor features Enhanced SpeedStep technology
  • Chipset type Intel 855PM

Cache Memory

  • Type L2 cache
  • Cache size 2 MB

RAM

  • Installed Size 512 MB / 2 GB (max)
  • Technology DDR SDRAM - 333 MHz
  • Memory specification compliance PC2700
  • RAM form factor SO DIMM 200-pin

Environmental Parameters

  • Min Operating Temperature 41 ?F
  • Max Operating Temperature 88.3 ?F
  • Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
  • Sound Emission 36 dB

Storage Controller

  • Storage controller type IDE

Storage

  • Floppy Drive None
  • Hard Drive 40 GB - 5400 rpm
  • Storage Removable None
  • Hard drive type Portable

Optical Storage

  • Type CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo - Plug-in module
  • CD / DVD read speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
  • CD / DVD write speed 24x
  • CD / DVD rewrite speed 24x

Optical Storage (2nd)

  • 2nd optical storage type None

Display

  • Display Type 15 in TFT active matrix
  • Max Resolution 1024 x 768 ( XGA )
  • Widescreen Display No
  • Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Video

  • Graphics Processor / Vendor ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 AGP 4x
  • Video Memory DDR SDRAM - 32 MB

Audio

  • Audio output type Sound card
  • Audio codec AD1981B
  • Audio output compliant standards AC '97, DirectSound, SoundMAX
  • Audio Input Microphone

Input Device(s)

  • Input device type UltraNav, TrackPoint, Keyboard

Telecom

  • Modem Fax / modem - CDC
  • Max transfer rate 56 Kbps
  • Protocols & Specifications ITU V.90
  • Modem features V.92 upgradable

Networking

  • Networking Network adapter
  • Networking / Wireless LAN Supported Yes
  • Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG
  • Data link protocol Gigabit Ethernet, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
  • Remote management protocol CIM, DMI 2.0
  • Networking standards IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Expansion Bays 1 x Front accessible
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Memory - SO DIMM 200-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - Type III (2 x type I / II)
  • Interfaces 1 x Display / video - S-video output - 4 pin mini-DIN, 2 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, 1 x Infrared - IrDA, 1 x Audio - Line-out/headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Docking / port replicator

Miscellaneous

  • Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), Hard drive password, Power-on password, Asset ID, ThinkVantage Active Protection System, ThinkVantage Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator password
  • Compliant Standards ACPI 2.0, ACPI 1.0b
  • Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller

Power

  • Power device form factor External
  • Voltage Required AC 120/230 V
  • Power provided 72 Watt

Battery

  • Technology Lithium ion
  • Installed Qty 1 / 2 (max)
  • Mfr estimated battery life 4.4 hour(s)

Manufacturer Warranty

  • Service & Support 1 year warranty
  • Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Battery - 1 year, Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year

Operating System / Software

  • OS Provided Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Software ThinkVantage Access Connections, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Access IBM, InterVideo WinDVD, ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, Norton AntiVirus (OEM), Lotus SmartSuite Millennium, ThinkPad Utilities, PC Doctor, Drivers & Utilities, IBM Update Connector, IBM Drive Letter Access, IBM RecordNow, Lotus Notes Client

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