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ASUS 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb vs ASUS 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE

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  • 108identical
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Key differences

The ASUS 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE has 0.17 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb (1.83 GHz vs 1.66 GHz). The ASUS 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE has 1 more CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) than the ASUS 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb (11 vs 10). The ASUS 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE has 40 GB more total storage capacity than the ASUS 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb (160 GB vs 120 GB). Only the ASUS 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE has Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x). Processor model: T5500 on the ASUS 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb, T5600 on the ASUS 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE.

  • Processor model
    • 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb:T5500
    • 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE:T5600
  • Processor frequency
    • 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb:1.66 GHz
    • 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE:1.83 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb:Socket 479
    • 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE:Socket 478
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb:10
    • 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE:11
  • Total storage capacity
    • 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb:120 GB
    • 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE:160 GB
  • Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
    • 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb:No
    • 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE:Yes
  • Processor ARK ID
    • 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb:27253
    • 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE:27254

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Comparison of 15.4"/ Intel Core 2 Duo T5500 1.66 GHz/ 1Gb/ 120Gb, 15.4"/ T5600/ 160Gb/ 1024Mb/ WXP MCE
115 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT5500T5600
Processor cores22
Processor threads22
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz1.83 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus667 MHz667 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
Processor lithography65 nm65 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameMeromMerom
Bus typeFSBFSB
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingB2B2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)34 W34 W
Tjunction100 °C100 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)1.0375 - 1.30 V1.0375 - 1.30 V
Number of Processing Die Transistors291 M291 M
Processing Die size143 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1011
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsMMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, SDMMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, SD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Mobility Radeon X1700AMD Mobility Radeon X1700
Maximum graphics card memory0.256 GB0.256 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemIntel HDAIntel HDA
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Networkidentical
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDRIEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
BluetoothYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portYesYes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 945PM ExpressIntel® 945PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareASUSDVD XP 6.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec NIS 2005 (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express 6.0 ASUS WinFlash ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+ ASUS Live Update ASUS LifFrame2 Net 4 Switch ASUS Wireless Console ASUS Multi-Frame ASUS Wireless ConsASUSDVD XP 6.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec NIS 2005 (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express 6.0 ASUS WinFlash ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+ ASUS Live Update ASUS LifFrame2 Net 4 Switch ASUS Wireless Console ASUS Multi-Frame ASUS Wireless Cons
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Idle StatesNoNo
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyNoNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateNoNo
Intel FDI TechnologyNoNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessNoNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)NoNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)NoNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers2725327254
Processor package size35 x 35 mm35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesNoNo
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity4800 mAh4800 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
AC adapter input voltage100/240 V100/240 V
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.95 kg2.95 kg
Width365 mm365 mm
Depth269.5 mm269.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeData/Fax V.90Data/Fax V.90

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