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ASUS A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home vs HP nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY

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  • 54specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 30identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:1280 x 800 pixels
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:1.73 GHz
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:2.26 GHz
  • Processor technology
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:Intel SpeedStep
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:Intel Centrino Mobile
  • Internal memory
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:0.5 GB
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:1 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:DDR-SDRAM
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:DDR2-SDRAM
  • HDD speed
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:5400 RPM
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:7200 RPM
  • Compatible memory cards
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:MMC, MS Pro, SD
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:SD
  • Audio system
    • A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home:Intel HDA
    • nw8240 39.1 cm (15.4") 1 GB DDR2-SDRAM 80 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5000 Windows XP Professional QWERTY:HP Premier Sound

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Comparison of A5EB-Q018H 1.73GHz/512MB/80GB/15.4" TFT/Win XP Home, nw8240
99 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyDiffersIntel SpeedStepIntel Centrino Mobile
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Pro, SDSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility FireGL V5000
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersIntel HDAHP Premier Sound
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Premier Sound 16-bit sound, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, Wireless LANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, Y
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless complianceKnown for oneIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11bUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers53
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 quantityDiffers01
I/O portsDiffers1x AV-In 1x Antenna3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, power, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-video TV out, serial, Firewire (1394a), Fast IR
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
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual point Full-sized
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source
Hot keysKnown for onePower4 Gear +, Email, Internet, Touchpad LockUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of keyboard cursor keysKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersASUS Mobile Theater V2.0 ASUSDVD XP 6.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express V6.0 ASUS NB Probe ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear +InterVideo WinDVD, HP Client Manager Software, Smart Card Security, HP One-Touch Button, HP Mobile Print, Synaptics Touchpad, HP Help & Support, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com FreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com (May vary by country)
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Battery capacityKnown for one2400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100/240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock (optional), Integrated Smart Card Reader
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%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMCAD: AutoDesk AutoCAD 2005, AutoDesk Inventor V7, V8, V9, Bentley MicroStation, Dassault CATIA V5, I-DEAS 10 W2K, I-DEAS 11, Unigraphics NX, Unigraphics NX2, ICEM Surf, PTC Pro/Engineer/Mechanica Wildfire, 2.0 SolidWorks 2003, 2004, 2005, Solid Edge V15, V16, MSC.Patran; DCC: Alias Studio Tools V11
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.63 kg
WidthDiffers369 mm356 mm
DepthDiffers269 mm264 mm
HeightDiffers34.8 mm28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 x 264 x 28 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATI Mobility FireGL V5000
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portYesYes
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 90W AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery internal
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, Vertical Stand, HP External MultiBay II cradle (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PCMCIA Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards 1 integrated smart card reader,1 secure digital slot
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntegrated Multibay II devices DVD+/-RW Multibay II
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, HP DriveLock, HP TPM Embedded Security Module (on selected models)
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS Booting HDD User Password Protection & security lockUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for one1.3M Video CameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneIDEUnknown — not stated by the source

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