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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 HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 36identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:38.1 cm (15")
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:1024 x 768 pixels
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:1200 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:4:3
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:16:10
  • Total storage capacity
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:60 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:80 GB
  • HDD speed
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:4200 RPM
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:5400 RPM
  • 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
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon X600
  • Audio system
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:Built-in
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:HP Premier, Sound 16-bit
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A3Ac-5008H 38.1 cm (15") 0.5 GB DDR2-SDRAM 60 GB Intel® GMA 900 Windows XP Home Edition:4
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:3

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Comparison of A3Ac-5008H, Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC
89 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1200 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequency1.73 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SpeedStep
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB80 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900AMD Mobility Radeon X600
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersBuilt-inHP Premier, Sound 16-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcemini-PCI Intel, Y
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
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 quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsDiffers1x COM1x HP Travel Battery 1x Docking
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM 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
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP Home EditionUnknown — not stated by the source
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+InterVideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Home
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
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 slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one328 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one288 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 x 264 x 28 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 features2 differ
Security featuresDiffersBIOS Booting HDD User Password ProtectionHP ProtectTools HP Drivelock
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 typeV.92V.92
Drive baysKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsDiffers1x Flash card unit1x Type I/II PCMCIA (16/32-bit) 1x Integrated Smart Card Reader 1x Secure Digital
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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 - 60 °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 - 90%

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