Reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad T42 2378 (Pentium M 735 1.7 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 40 GB HDD)
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
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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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: One of the most secure thin-and-lights you can buy.
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biosmagazine.co.uk
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 ...
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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