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ASUS A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs ASUS X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

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  • 149specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 138identical
  • 2known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Black
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Red
  • Maximum internal memory
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:8 GB
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:320 GB
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:500 GB
  • HDD capacity
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:320 GB
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:500 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:MMC, SD
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:AMD Radeon HD 6470M
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
  • Bluetooth version
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.1+EDR
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:2.0+EDR
  • Operating system installed
    • A42JY-VX284R laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Windows 7 Home Basic
    • X42JE-VX132D laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:FreeDOS

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Comparison of A42JY-VX284R, X42JE-VX132D
151 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeLaptopLaptop
Product colourDiffersBlackRed
Form factorClamshellClamshell
Displayidentical
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenNoNo
LED backlightYesYes
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationIntel® Core™ i3Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modeli3-370Mi3-370M
Processor cores22
Processor threads44
Processor frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rate2.5 GT/s2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeSmart CacheSmart Cache
Processor socketSocket 988Socket 988
Processor lithography32 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameArrandaleArrandale
Bus typeDMIDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingK0K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)35 W35 W
Tjunction90 °C90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes1616
PCI Express configurations1x161x16
PCI Express slots version2.02.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors382 M382 M
Processing Die size81 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)1818
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memory2 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR3-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed1066 MHz1066 MHz
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Number of HDDs installed11
HDD capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD size2.5"2.5"
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon HD 6470MAMD Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Graphics card familyAMD, IntelAMD, Intel
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card familyIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency500 MHz500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)667 MHz667 MHz
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemSRS Premium SoundSRS Premium Sound
Built-in speaker(s)YesYes
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)0.3 MP0.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeNoNo
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LANYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity00
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantity00
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantity00
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Thunderbolt ports quantity00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
ExpressCard slotNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® HM55 ExpressIntel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadNoNo
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 Home BasicFreeDOS
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)11
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithography45 nm45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyYesYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyYesYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyYesYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessYesYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyNoNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)YesYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)YesYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)YesYes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)NoNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)NoNo
Intel® Smart CacheYesYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)YesYes
Processor ARK ID4902049020
Processor codeSLBUKSLBUK
Processor package sizerPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsSSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYesYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity47 Wh47 Wh
Power1 differ
AC adapter power90 W90 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
Power auto-sensingYesYes
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotNoNo
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Weight2.2 kg2.2 kg
Width349 mm349 mm
Depth238 mm238 mm
Height (front)Differs3.65 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)Differs3 cm3.74 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo

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