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IBM ThinkPad T43 review

Processor
Processor manufacturer: Intel
Processor model: Pentium M 750
Clock speed: 1.86 GHz
Motherboard
Chipset: Intel 915PM
Data bus speed: 533 MHz
Memory
RAM installed: 512 MB
Number of memory slots: 2
RAM capacity: 2 GB
RAM type: DDR SDRAM
Interfaces & networking
VGA (analogue): 1
Video out: S-Video
Infrared: 1
Bluetooth: 1.1
Parallel: 1
USB: 2
Docking station port: yes
Wireless LAN: Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
Ethernet: Broadcam NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet
Modem: 56Kbps
Expansion slots
PC Card: 1 x Type II
ExpressCard: 1 x ExpressCard/34/54
Hard drive storage
Hard drive interface type: Ultra ATA/100
Hard drive size: 60 GB
Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
Storage controller: Ultra-ATA/100
Optical storage
CD / DVD type: CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo
Video
Graphics processor: ATI Mobility Radeon x300
Graphics RAM: 64 MB
Display
Display technology: colour TFT
Display diagonal size: 15 in
Maximum resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Input
Pointing devices: 3-button trackpoint, 2-button touchpad
Keyboard: 88 keys
Cabinet (chassis)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 32.9x3.1x26.8 cm
Weight: 2.4 kg
OS & software
Operating system: Windows XP Professional
Software included: Access IBM, Access Connections, Adobe Reader, IBM fingerprint reader software, IBM Client Security Software, IBM RecordNow and IBM DLA (powered by Sonic), IBM Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore, PC-Doctor, ThinkPad Utilities, Update Connector
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: 4800 mAh
Miscellaneous
Other: fingerprint reader
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Overview

IBM ThinkPad T43

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
Verdict

The ThinkPad T43 puts new components inside its tried-and-tested case, but the updated parts fail to match its predecessor on either performance or battery life.

Typical price

£ 1134

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