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ASUS A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome 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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  • 48specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 31identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome: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
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome: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
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:4:3
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:16:10
  • Internal memory type
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:DDR-SDRAM
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome: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
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome: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
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:Intel 915GM
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon X600
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:0.128 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:0.064 GB

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Comparison of A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome, Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC
79 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1200 x 800 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
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 technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SpeedStep
Memory1 differ
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB80 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel 915GMAMD Mobility Radeon X600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.064 GB
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundBlaster Pro compatibleHP Premier, Sound 16-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gGigabit 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 & interfaces2 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 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 quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x HP Travel Battery 1x Docking
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersASUSDVD/Driver CD/Nero Express 5/Power Director 2.5ME/Medi@Show SE 2.0/ Norton Internet Security 2005/GamesInterVideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Home
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP Home EditionUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs328 x 288 x 38 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
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
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools HP Drivelock
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers56K V.90V.92
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x Type I/II PCMCIA (16/32-bit) 1x Integrated Smart Card Reader 1x Secure Digital
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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