IBM ThinkPad T42 with biometric security review

Processor

Processor manufacturer:	Intel
Processor model:	Pentium M 735
Clock speed:	1.7 GHz

Motherboard

Chipset:	Intel 855PM
Data bus speed:	400 MHz

Memory

RAM installed:	512 MB
Number of memory slots:	2
RAM capacity:	2 GB
RAM type:	DDR SDRAM
Memory specification compliance:	PC2700

Interfaces & networking

VGA (analogue):	1
Video out:	S-Video
Infrared:	1
Serial:	1
Parallel:	1
USB:	2
Docking station port:	yes
Wireless LAN:	Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG (802.11b/g)
Ethernet:	Intel PRO/1000MT Mobile Connection
Modem:	IBM integrated 56K Modem

Expansion slots

PC Card:	2 x Type II

Hard drive storage

Hard drive interface type:	Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size:	40 GB
Rotation speed:	5400 rpm
Storage controller:	Ultra-ATA/100

Optical storage

CD / DVD type:	CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
CD / DVD read speed:	24x CD / 8x DVD
CD / DVD write speed:	24x CD
CD / DVD rewrite speed:	24x CD

Video

Graphics processor:	ATI Radeon 7500
Graphics RAM:	32 MB

Display

Display technology:	colour TFT
Display diagonal size:	14.1 in
Maximum resolution:	1024x768 pixels

Input

Pointing devices:	two-button touchpad, three-button trackpoint
Keyboard:	88 keys

Cabinet (chassis)

Dimensions (W x H x D):	31.1x2.66x25.5 cm
Weight:	2 kg

OS & software

Operating system:	Windows XP Professional
Software included:	InterVideo WinDVD, Norton AntiVirus 2004

Audio

Audio processor:	SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio
Microphone:	yes
Speakers:	stereo
Audio connectors:	microphone, headphone

Service & support

Standard warranty:	3 years

Battery

Battery technology:	Li-ion
Battery capacity:	4400 mAh

Miscellaneous

Accessories:	ThinkPad Dock II (£383), ThinkPad Port Replicator II (£101), UltraBay Slim Li-Polymer Battery (£137), ThinkPad T40 Series High Capacity Li-ion Battery (£144)
Other:	fingerprint reader (TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor)

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