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ASUS A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome vs HP Compaq nc6120

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 38identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal memory
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:0.5 GB
    • Compaq nc6120:0.25 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:60 GB
    • Compaq nc6120:40 GB
  • HDD speed
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:4200 RPM
    • Compaq nc6120:5400 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Intel 915GM
    • Compaq nc6120:Intel® GMA 900
  • Audio system
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:SoundBlaster Pro compatible
    • Compaq nc6120:Sound Blaster Pro compatible
  • Front camera
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Yes
    • Compaq nc6120:No
  • Serial ports quantity
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:0
    • Compaq nc6120:1
  • Operating system installed
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Windows XP Home Edition
    • Compaq nc6120:Windows XP Professional

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Comparison of A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome, Compaq nc6120
72 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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 frequency1.73 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel 915GMIntel® GMA 900
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundBlaster Pro compatibleSound Blaster Pro compatible
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersYesNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 portNoNo
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 quantityDiffers01
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915GM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersASUSDVD/Driver CD/Nero Express 5/Power Director 2.5ME/Medi@Show SE 2.0/ Norton Internet Security 2005/GamesInterVideo WinDVD Creator, HP Client Manager Software, Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools HP One-Touch Button Software, HP Mobile Print Driver, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP Help and Support, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
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%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.64 kg
Width328 mm328 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm267 mm
HeightDiffers38 mm30 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs328 x 288 x 38 mm328 x 267 x 30 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.90Unknown — not stated by the source

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