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ASUS A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome vs ASUS A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail

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  • 46specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 35identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:38.1 cm (15")
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:1024 x 768 pixels
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:4:3
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:16:10
  • Processor manufacturer
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Intel
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:AMD
  • Processor frequency
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:1.73 GHz
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:1.8 GHz
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Intel 915GM
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6200
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:0.128 GB
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:0.256 GB
  • S/PDIF out port
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:No
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:Yes

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Comparison of A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome, A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail
60 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for one533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity60 GB60 GB
HDD speedKnown for one4200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel 915GMNVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6200
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.256 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneSoundBlaster Pro compatibleUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking featuresEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces1 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 portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
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 quantity11
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 915GM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUSDVD/Driver CD/Nero Express 5/Power Director 2.5ME/Medi@Show SE 2.0/ Norton Internet Security 2005/GamesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4400 mAh
Poweridentical
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 & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.85 kg
WidthKnown for one328 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one288 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one38 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs328 x 288 x 38 mm354 x 284 x 35.2 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem type56K V.9056K V.90
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 Cell

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