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ASUS A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition vs ASUS A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 44identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory type
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:DDR2-SDRAM
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:DDR-SDRAM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:Intel® GMA 900
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Intel 915GM
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:0.064 GB
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:0.128 GB
  • Audio system
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:Built-in
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:SoundBlaster Pro compatible
  • S/PDIF out port
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:Yes
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:No
  • SmartCard slot
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:No
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Yes
  • Parallel ports quantity
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:0
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:1
  • Modem type
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:V.92
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:56K V.90

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Comparison of A3Ac-5008H, A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome
78 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequency1.73 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity60 GB60 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speed4200 RPM4200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900Intel 915GM
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.064 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersBuilt-inSoundBlaster Pro compatible
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraYesYes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers01
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for one1x COMUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915GM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull sizeUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareDiffersASUSDVD XP 6.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec NIS 2005 (90 days) Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express V6.0 ASUS NB Probe ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+ASUSDVD/Driver CD/Nero Express 5/Power Director 2.5ME/Medi@Show SE 2.0/ Norton Internet Security 2005/Games
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100/240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight2.8 kg2.8 kg
Width328 mm328 mm
Depth288 mm288 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328 x 288 x 38 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneIDEUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS Booting HDD User Password ProtectionUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portYesYes
Special featuresKnown for one1.3M Video CameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K V.90
Drive baysKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1x Flash card unitUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8

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