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Acer Aspire 9303WSMi vs HP Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation

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  • 57specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 32identical
  • 90known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:TL-50
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:T7400
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:1.6 GHz
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:2.16 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:1 MB
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:4 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:2 GB
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:1 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:120 GB
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:80 GB
  • HDD speed
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:5400 RPM
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:7200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 1500M
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Aspire 9303WSMi:0.128 GB
    • Compaq NW Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation:0.5 GB

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147 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.2 cm (17")43.2 cm (17")
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Display resolutionKnown for one1440 x 900 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersTL-50T7400
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2.16 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB4 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.0375 - 1.30 V
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino Duo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 1 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB80 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® Go 7300NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 1500M
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSound Blaster Pro & MS Sound compatibleHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone, Digital EQ, Advanced audio power management
Number of built-in speakers22
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone, Digital EQ, Advanced audio power management
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersYesNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one0.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/gIntel or Broadcom Wireless LAN 802.11 and/or Bluetooth 2.0 Intel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g MOW2 mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, AC adapter, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-video TV out, Firewire (1394a)
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 945PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Keyboard function keysKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Media Center Edition 2005Windows XP Professional
Downloadable softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Client Manager
Bundled softwareDiffersAcer Empowering Technology (ePower, ePresentation, eDataSecurity, eLock, eRecovery, eSettings, ePerformance Management), Acer GridVista, Acer Launch Manager, Acer Arcade, Norton AntiVirus, Adobe Reader, CyberLink Power Producer, NTI CD MakerAdditional software available from the Web: HP Client Manager Software Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Help and Support Center, HP Mobile Printing Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Quick Launch Buttons, HP Wireless Assi
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com, Windows Vista capable, Windows Vista Premium ready
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27256
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for one2 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock, Integrated Smart Card Reader
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMCAD: AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, Bentley MicroStation, Dassault CATIA V5, I-DEAS 10, I-DEAS 11, Unigraphics NX, Unigraphics NX2, Unigraphics NX3, PTC Pro/Engineer/Mechanica 2001, PTC Pro/Engineer/Mechanica Wildfire, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, MSC.P
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.68 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers400 mm393 mm
DepthDiffers295 mm275 mm
HeightDiffers40 mm33 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs400 x 295 x 40 mm33 x 393 x 275 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Quadro FX 1500M
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools HP DriveLock HP TPM Embedded Security chip
Infrared data portNoNo
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 65W Smart AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery internal
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersITU V.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Advanced Docking Station, HP External MultiBay II cradle, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 7 in 1 media reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional external Multibay II devices
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, HP DriveLock, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor (optional)
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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