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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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99 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.73 GHz2.26 GHz
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 upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage2 differ
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
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
Headphone outputsDiffers01
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
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
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
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
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
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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