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NOTEBOOK REVIEW

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IBM ThinkPad G40 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium 4
Clock speed: 2.4 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 855
Data bus speed: 400 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 256 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 1 GB
RAM type: SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Parallel: 1
USB: 4
Wireless LAN: optional 802.11b
Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II, 1 x Type III
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 20 GB
Rotation speed: 4200 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD read speed: 24x CD / 8x DVD
Video
Graphics processor: Intel Extreme Graphics 2 (integrated)
Graphics RAM: 96 MB
Graphics memory technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 2
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: two-button finger joystick with H/V scroll button
Keyboard: 85 key
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.9x5.1x28.3 cm
Weight: 3.9 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Access IBM, IBM Access Connections, IBM Update Connector, IBM Rapid Restore PC, Norton AntiVirus 2003 OEM, PC Doctor diagnostics, ThinkPad Configuration Utility, Intervideo WinDVD
Audio
Audio processor: SoundMAX
Microphone: yes
Speakers: mono
Audio connectors: microphone, headphone
Service & support
Standard warranty: 1 year
Service & support details: return to base
Battery
Battery technology: Li-ion
Miscellaneous
Accessories: Spare battery (£95), carry cases (from £28 to £68)
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Overview

IBM ThinkPad G40

Editors rating
Rating: 7.6
Verdict

Notebooks powered by desktop processors are nothing new, but the ThinkPad G40 is an affordable, practical desktop replacement. Having IBM’s weight behind it doesn’t hurt either, if you are wary of lesser brands.

Typical price

£ 889

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