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Specifications for IBM ThinkPad T43 PC Notebook

Key Features

Operating System

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition · Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Processor

Intel Pentium M 1.8 GHz · Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz · Intel Pentium M 2 GHz · Intel Pentium M 1.6 GHz · Intel Pentium M 1.86 GHz · Intel Pentium M 1.73 GHz

Installed Memory

256 MB (DDR2 SDRAM) · 512 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)

Recommended Use

Corporate Business, Small Business · Home Use

Display

14.1 in. XGA TFT LCD · 15 in. XGA TFT LCD · 15 in. SXGA+ TFT Active Matrix · 14.1 in. SXGA+ TFT Active Matrix

Mobile Technology

Intel Centrino Mobile Technology · Wi-Fi Certified

Processor

Processor Type

Pentium M

Processor Speed

1.8 GHz · 2 GHz · 1.6 GHz · 1.7 GHz · 1.86 GHz · 1.73 GHz

Processor Manufacturer

Intel

Processor Number

750 · 760 · 740 · 730

Motherboard

Bus Speed

400 MHz · 533 MHz

Chipset

Intel 915P Express · Intel 915 Express · Intel 915PM Express · Intel 915GM Express

Display

Display Size

15 in. · 14.1 in.

Display Tech

XGA TFT LCD · SXGA+ TFT Active Matrix

Display Max. Resolution

1024 x 768 · 1400 x 1050

Display Color Support

24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Technical Features

Expandability

1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot · 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, Docking Station/Port Replicator · 2 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, Docking Station/Port Replicator · 2 x Type I/II PC Card Slot · Docking Station/Port Replicator, 1 x Type III PC Card Slot · 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, Docking Station/Port Replicator, 1 x ExpressCard · 2 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, Docking Station/Port Replicator, 1 x ExpressCard · 1 x Type I/II PC Card Slot, 1 x ExpressCard

Security Features

HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot, Security Chip (TCPA/Crypto 3) · HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot · Finger Print Sensor, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 · HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password · Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot · Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot, Security Chip (TCPA/Crypto 3) · Finger Print Sensor, Security Chip (TCPA/Crypto 3) · HDD Password, Slot For Cable Lock, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password · Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password · Finger Print Sensor, IBM Security Slot · Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot, Security Chip (TCPA/Crypto 3), Security Chip (TPM) · Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, IBM Security Slot, Security Chip (TCPA/Crypto 3) · Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password, IBM Security Slot, Security Chip (TPM) · Finger Print Sensor, HDD Password, HP Security locks, Power-On Password, IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0, Administrator Password · IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0 · Finger Print Sensor

Expansion Ports

2 x USB 2.0, VGA out, Parallel Port, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC), S-Video out · 2 x USB 2.0, VGA out, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC), S-Video out · 2 x USB 2.0, VGA out, Parallel Port, TV Out (RCA) · 2 x USB 2.0, VGA out, Parallel Port, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC), TV Out (RCA) · 3 x USB 2.0, VGA out, Parallel Port, Serial Port, RJ-11 (modem), RJ-45 (NIC)

Hard Drive

Hard Drive Capacity

60 GB · 40 GB · 80 GB

Storage Controller Type

EIDE · IDE · Serial ATA · Ultra ATA · Ultra ATA 100

Hard Drive Rotation Speed

4200 RPM · 7200 RPM · 5400 RPM

Memory

RAM Technology

DDR2 SDRAM

Installed RAM

256 MB · 512 MB

Installed Cache Memory

2048 KB

Max Supported RAM

2048 MB

RAM Speed

400 MHz · 533 MHz

CD / DVD

Optical Drive Read Speed

24x (CD) · 8x (DVD)

CD / DVD Type

DVD±RW · DVD-ROM · DVD-R · CD-RW/DVD-ROM · CD-RW/DVD-R

Optical Drive Write Speed

24x (CD) · 4x (DVD-R)

Optical Drive ReWrite Speed

24x (CD-RW)

Video

Installed Video Memory

64 MB

Graphic Processor

ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 · Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 900

External Video Resolution

1280 x 1024 · 2048 x 1536

Graphic Bus Interface

PCI Express

Audio

Audio Output Type

Speaker(s) · Sound Card · Headphones

Audio Input Type

Microphone

Modem

Modem Type

Fax / Modem · Modem

Analog Modulation Protocol

ITU V.92 · ITU V.90 · K56Flex

Networking

Data Link Protocol

Ethernet · Fast Ethernet · IEEE 802.11b · Bluetooth · Gigabit Ethernet · IEEE 802.11a · IEEE 802.11g

Networking Type

Bluetooth · Infrared Port · Integrated Wireless LAN · Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card

Battery

Battery Technology

Lithium ion

Battery Run Time

4 Hour(s). · 3.8 Hour(s). · 5.1 Hour(s). · 3.6 Hour(s). · 5.7 Hour(s). · 3.9 Hour(s).

Dimensions

Depth

10 in.

Height

1.4 in.

Width

13 in.

Weight

6.24 lb.

Warranty

1 Year · 3 Years

Supported Models

000435618832, 187111U, 187112U, 187113U, 187116U, 187122U, 187124U, 187148U, 18714AU, 18714BU, 18714CU, 18714PU, 187186U, 1871C1U, 187212U, 18724AU, 1872C1U, 1875D1U, 1875D2U, 1875D6U, 1875D9U, 1875DAU, 1875DNU, 1875DPU, 1875DQU, 1876DBU, 266841U, 266842U, 266845U, 266846U, 266849U, 26684DU, 26684EU, 266871U, 266872U, 266873U, 266874U, 266875U, 266876U, 266883U, 266884U, 266885U, 266887U, 266888U, 266889U, 266891U, 266892U, 266893U, 266894U, 266895U, 266896U, 266897U, 266898U, 2668C2U, 2668C3U, 2668C5U more...

IBM Contact Information

Main support number1-800-IBM-4YOU / (1-800-426-4968)

Email supportaskibm@vnet.ibm.com

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