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ASUS A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail vs HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 28identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail has 0.07 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC (1.8 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The ASUS A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail has 0.128 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC (0.256 GB vs 0.128 GB). The HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC has 1 more serial ports quantity than the ASUS A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail (1 vs 0). Only the ASUS A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail has S/PDIF out port. Only the ASUS A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail has SmartCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:16:10
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:4:3
  • Processor frequency
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:1.8 GHz
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1.73 GHz
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6200
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel® GMA 900
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:0.256 GB
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:0.128 GB
  • S/PDIF out port
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:Yes
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:No
  • CardBus PCMCIA slot type
    • A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail:Type II
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Type III

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Comparison of A6K dvd-r/MS30/512/60/xphome Retail, Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC
78 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:104:3
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 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 busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino Mobile
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity60 GB60 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® Go 6200Intel® GMA 900
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceADI AC '97 CODEC
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceADI AC '97 CODEC, Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio, Integrated stereo speakers, Stereo headphone/line out, Stereo microphone in
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gNetXtreme Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) PCI Express Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel LAN 802.11b/g Mini PCI card, Bluetooth, Y
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IIType III
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, Power, RJ-11, RJ-45, Lock, S-Video, Firewire (1394a), Parallel, Serial, Fast IR
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 915GM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch pad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader, HP Local Recovery by Altiris, HP One-Touch Button Software, HP Mobile Print Driver, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP Help & Support, HP ProtectTools Security Manager: BIOS Configuration f HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager f HP ProtectTools, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com (May vary by country)
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Battery life with optional 2nd batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDrive Lock, Smart Card as an accessory, Kensington Lock (all sold separately)
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
WeightDiffers2.85 kg2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs354 x 284 x 35.2 mm328.6 x 267 x 30.3 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40, 60, 80 or 100 GB (5400 rpm)
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 900
Other features3 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Battery typeDiffers8 Cell6-cell
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65W AC
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers56K V.9056K
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 source2 x Type I/II PCMCIA / 1 x Type III PCMCIA digital media: 6 in 1 reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional external Multibay II devices
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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