Amazon.com: IBM ThinkPad T43 1875 - Pentium M 740 1.73 GHz - 14.1" TFT ( 1875DLU ): Computers & Accessories

Technical Details

Affordable, lightweight business notebook with 1.73 GHz GHz Intel Pentium M processor (2 MB L2 cache)
60 GB hard drive, 512 MB RAM (2 GB max), combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
Two USB 2.0, Type II PCMCIA slot, VGA, S-Video, parallel
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900 (up to 128 MB of shared RAM); 54g wi-fi connectivity (802.11b/g)
Windows XP Professional

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Liberate yourself from the office with the highly portable and wirelessly connected IBM ThinkPad T43 corporate-class notebook PC. Equipped with a new layered approached to virus protection and the industry's most advanced mobility, security, data recovery and power management features, the T43 series is designed for business users who demand performance, security, and new levels of control.

Amazingly small at just 1 inch tall and weighing 5.2 pounds, the T43 boasts a strong 1.73 GHz, battery-sipping Intel Pentium M (Centrino) processor for long life on the road. This notebook also features a 60 GB hard drive, 512 MB of installed RAM (with a 2 GB maximum), combo CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, and integrated 54G wireless connectivity. It also comes preloaded with a variety of ThinkVantage Technologies that are designed to manage power consumption, simplify IT management, enables secure computing, and provide ease of use when connecting wirelessly.

The Basics

Hard Drive: The 60 GB hard drive (4200 RPM) is the average size for notebook PCs, providing enough capacity for storing documents, digital media files, and productivity software.
Processor: The Intel Centrino M 740 processor is designed specifically for mobile computing, offering a balanced level of mobile-optimized processor technology, good mobile performance, and exceptional value. It features a Deep Sleep state, which helps enable longer battery life by minimizing the power consumption of the processor during brief periods of inactivity. The 1.73 GHz speed is in the middle of the speed spectrum for this processor (as of autumn, 2005), and it also offers a fast 533 MHz front-side bus (FSB) speed and a large 2 MB L2 cache. (An L2, or secondary, cache temporarily stores data; and a larger L2 cache can help speed up your system's performance.)
Memory: The 512 MB of built-in memory (PC4200, DDR2 SDRAM, 2 x 512 MB) is a decent start for power users, and it offers a top-of-class 533 MHz speed. It has two memory slots, enabling you to add a maximum of 2 GB to handle graphics-intensive presentations and multiple open business productivity applications.
CD/DVD Drive: This notebook comes with a DVD+/-RW recorder with 8x write speeds for DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW discs and a 24x write speed for CDs.
Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and TrackPoint with "Press-to-Select" pointing device.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The 14.1-inch display provides up to a 1024 x 768-pixel resolution. Video is powered by the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 900, which uses Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) and provides up to 128 MB of shared video memory.. It also comes with an integrated SoundMAX sound card and built-in stereo speakers.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The ThinkPad T43 has an integrated 54g wireless LAN that's fully compatible with 802.11b/g wireless networks. It also includes a next-generation ExpressCard 54/34 card slot, which lets you take advantage of thinner, faster, and lighter expansion cards for even more advanced wireless, networking, storage, and security features. You get a basic offering of connectivity options, which 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 VGA monitor port
1 S-Video output
1 Parallel port
2 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
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 Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This system comes with the Windows XP Professional Edition (which adds Microsoft's IIS Web server, back-up and recovery utilities, Remote Desktop, and other enhanced business features) with Service Pack 2 featuring Advanced Security Technologies, which helps to reduce unwanted downloads and pop-ups while surfing the Web. Other preloaded software titles include Norton AntiVirus 2005 (with 90 days of virus definition upgrades); PC-Doctor; ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery with Rapid Restore; ThinkVantage Client Security Software; Adobe Acrobat Reader; and ThinkVantage Access Connections.

Dimensions and Weight
Perfect for portability, the T43 weighs 5.2 pounds and measures 12.2 x 10 x 1.0 inches (WxDxH).

Power
It's powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that can provide up to 5 hours of battery life (depending on usage) thanks to the Pentium M processor's Centrino technology.

What's in the Box
This package contains the IBM T43 notebook PC (1875DLU), rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a one-year limited hardware warranty.