Thinkpad comparison-----Confused

I found configurations for two different thinkpad models: 23736VU and 23746VU. However, these two configurations look the same to me. Can anyone tell me what the difference is?

IBM 23736VU

Processor Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz
Mobile Technology Intel Centrino
Installed Memory 512 MB
Maximum Memory 2 GB
Memory Technology DDR SDRAM
Cache Size 2 MB
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Hard Drive Capacity 40 GB
Included Drives CD-RW / DVD-ROM combo
CD Write Speed 24 X
CD Rewrite Speed 24 X
CD Read Speed 24 X
DVD Read Speed 8 X
Display Size 14.1 in
Display Type TFT active matrix
Graphics Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Max. External Resolution 2048 x 1536 pixels
Battery Life 4.5 hour(s)
Battery Type Lithium ion
Modem Speed 56 Kbps
Network Support Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Interface Provided Parallel Port, S-Video, VGA,
Phone line
Input Devices Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Included Sound Card Sound card
Weight 4.85 lbs
Dimension 1.2 in x 12.2 in x 10 in (HxWxD)


IBM 23746VU

Processor Intel Pentium M 1.7 GHz
Mobile Technology Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR SDRAM)
Display 14.1 in. XGA TFT Active Matrix
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Motherboard Bus Speed 400 MHz.
Chipset Intel 855PM Chipset
Display Tech XGA TFT Active Matrix
Display Size 14.1 in.
Display Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
Display Max. Resolution 1024 x 768
Expandability 2 x Type I/II PC Card Slot,
Docking Station/Port Replicator
Hard Drive Capacity 40 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Storage Controller Type IDE
Installed RAM 512 MB
RAM Technology DDR SDRAM
Max Supported RAM 2048 MB
RAM Speed 333 MHz
Installed Cache Memory 2048 KB
CD / DVD Type CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD), 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 24x (CD-RW)
Graphic Processor ATI MOBILITY RADEON 7500
Installed Video Memory 32 MB
Graphic Bus Interface AGP x4
External Video Resolution 2048 x 1536
Audio Output Type Headphones, Sound card, Speaker(s)
Audio Input Type Microphone
Modem Type Fax / Modem
Analog Modulation Protocol ITU V.90
Networking Type Integrated 10/100/1000 Network
Card, Infrared Port, Integrated
Wireless LAN
Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g
Battery Technology Lithium ion
Width 12.2 in.
Depth 10 in.
Height 1.2 in.
Weight 4.9 lb.
Input Method Keyboard, Trackpoint, Ultranav

 

Hi Yolk,
The differences are in the warranty service.
The 23736VU has a 3 year "easy serv" warranty and the 23746VU has a 3 year "limited onsite" warranty.
You will need to search the IBM site for how these warranties are different.

BTW both of these notebooks are "Educational" models, which means they are not available through retail channels or from IBM direct; to get them you need to be an employee or student of a school or college that has partnered with IBM to be a preferred notebook source for that school or college.

Jack

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