IBM ThinkPad T42SMB Notebook PC ((1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino)) 2378FZU

IBM ThinkPad T42SMB Notebook PC ((1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino)) 2378FZU
Manufacturer: IBM
Product Type: Personal Computer

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IBM delivers a top-of-the-line notebook PC--the T42SMB--for mobile business professional at a price that's easy on the bottom line. The T42SMB is highly portable, weighing in at just under 6 pounds, and has an average battery life of up to 4.4 hours. It features a fast 1.7 GHz Intel Centrino processor, 40 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM, a CD-RW/.DVD-ROM combo drive, 54g wi-fi connectivity, and a bright 14.1-inch screen.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 40 GB EIDE hard drive is on the small side compared to other notebooks. However, it does offer a decent enough capacity for storing documents and productivity software for road warriors--but not enough for much multimedia storage.
Processor: The 1.7 GHz Pentium M (Centrino) processor sits near the top of the currently available speed spectrum and will be fast enough for gaming and multimedia applications. The Pentium M processor is designed specifically for low-power mobile usage, and it features the latest in power-saving technologies--ensuring you push your battery and productivity to the max. The T42 has a large 2 MB L2 cache and a 400 MHz front-side bus.
Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (2 x 256 MB, 333 MHz, DDR SDRAM) is a good start for power users. It has two memory slots in total, with a maximum memory expansion up to 2 GB (2 x 1024 MB).
CD/DVD Drive: The combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive can write and read CDs at 24x and rewrite at 10x speeds. It can read DVDs at 8x.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has an ergonomic keyboard with palm rest, IBM ThinkPad UltraNav multipointing system, Internet scroll bar, and volume control.
This IBM ThinkPad T42SMB notebook also features Embedded Security Subsystem, which allows users to authenticate with unique fingerprints instead of passwords with an optional fingerprint reader (sold separately).

Sound and Graphics
This T42SMB notebook has an ATI Mobility Radeon 7500 video/graphics card with 32 MB of video RAM. It's not the strongest card for rendering 3D images, but it is strong enough for demanding business productivity software. The 14.1-inch TFT active matrix screen has a native 1024 x 768 resolution and can drive a 2048 x 1536-pixel external monitor. It also includes an integrated audio card and internal stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
This T42SMB model has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g networks. You get a limited offering of connectivity options, but it does include super-fast USB 2.0:

2 USB 2.0 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
1 parallel port
1 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video out
1 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II, 32-bit)
1 headphone jack and 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This notebook comes with the Windows XP Professional operating system (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features), and it includes other software applications such as Norton AntiVirus 2004 (with 90 days of free updates), InterVideo WinDVD and Sonic RecordNow.

Dimensions and Weight
This notebook measures 13 x 10.6 x 1.4 inches (WxDxH) and weighs 5.7 pounds.

Power
This T42SMB notebook comes with a standard 6-cell rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an average battery life of 4.5 hours.

What's in the Box
This package contains the ThinkPad T42SMB (model 2378FZU) notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a three-year limiited hardware warranty and one-year warranty for the battery.

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COMPAQ Presario SR1802HM Desktop PC

Manufacturer: Compaq
Product Group: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers
ASIN: B000FWAEBI

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The Compaq Predario SR1802HM Desktop PC provides reliable performance and essential tools for enhancing your productivity. It's been engineered to last, with pre-installed security that protects you from viruses, spam, spyware and other online threats. The front-access 9-in-1 memory card reader, FireWire and USB 2.0 ports make it easy to transfer information to and from your PC. The integrated ATI Radeon XPress 200 graphics card delivers great video performance. It's also got a full suite of security and productivity software to help you work better and faster. CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive; 48x/32x/48x/16x max. speed Integrated ATI Radeon XPress 200 graphics card, with 256MB shared video memory 10/100BaseT network interface 56k fax/modem 6-speaker integrated audio (speakers optional) Expansion Slots - 2 avail. PCI slots, 1 PCI-E slot, 2 avail. 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (for memory) Available Expansion Bays - 1 external 5.25, 1 external 3.5 Front-panel 9-in-1 memory card reader - supports Smart Media, xD, MultiMedia Card, SD, CompactFlash types I and II, Micro Drive, Memory Stick and Memory Stick Pro External Ports - 7 USB 2.0 (3 front, 4 back), 2 FireWire (1 front, 1 back), 1 parallel, 1 PS/2, mic/line-in/line-out, Digital Audio Out Operating System - Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Productivity Software Included - Norton Internet Security 2006 (Trial), Microsoft Works 8, Microsoft Office Student and Teacher Edition (Trial), MS Money 2006, Quicken 2006 New User Edition, Encarta Standard, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 Entertainment Software Included - Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, HP Photosmart Premier, DVD Play, RealPlayer; AOL, MSN and Earthlink online services Unit Dimensions(HxWxD) - 15.35 x 7.17 x 16.54 Weight - 30 lbs. Monitor is not included

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