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ASUS A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome vs Lenovo Thinkpad R50e

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  • 53specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 27identical
  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor frequency
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:1.73 GHz
    • Thinkpad R50e:1.7 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:533 MHz
    • Thinkpad R50e:400 MHz
  • Internal memory type
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:DDR-SDRAM
    • Thinkpad R50e:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:60 GB
    • Thinkpad R50e:40 GB
  • HDD speed
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:4200 RPM
    • Thinkpad R50e:5400 RPM
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:0.128 GB
    • Thinkpad R50e:0.064 GB
  • Audio system
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:SoundBlaster Pro compatible
    • Thinkpad R50e:SoundMAX
  • Number of built-in speakers
    • A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome:2
    • Thinkpad R50e:1

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Comparison of A3E dvd-r/740/512/60/xphome, Thinkpad R50e
66 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal38.1 cm (15")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution1024 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz1.7 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers533 MHz400 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB40 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.064 GB
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 x 1536 pixels
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect AGP
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel 915GMUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersSoundBlaster Pro compatibleSoundMAX
Number of built-in speakersDiffers21
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersYesNo
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Networkidentical
Networking featuresEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTrackpad
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull size
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/GamesAccess Connections; Access Program; Rescue and Recovery, Norton AntiVirus 2004 with 90 days of virus definition upgrades, PC Doctor diagnostics, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Weight2.8 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers328 mm332 mm
DepthDiffers288 mm269 mm
Height38 mm38 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs328 x 288 x 38 mm332 x 269 x 38 mm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers56K V.9056K V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 915GM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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