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ASUS A6U-B008H Notebook vs HP Compaq nc8000

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 25identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Compaq nc8000:38.1 cm (15")
  • Processor frequency
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:1.8 GHz
    • Compaq nc8000:1.6 GHz
  • HDD speed
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:4200 RPM
    • Compaq nc8000:5400 RPM
  • Audio system
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:AC'97
    • Compaq nc8000:HP Premier Sound
  • Front camera
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:Yes
    • Compaq nc8000:No
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:4
    • Compaq nc8000:2
  • S/PDIF out port
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:Yes
    • Compaq nc8000:No
  • Docking connector
    • A6U-B008H Notebook:No
    • Compaq nc8000:Yes

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Comparison of A6U-B008H Notebook, Compaq nc8000
82 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")38.1 cm (15")
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one750:1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4:3
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.8 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity40 GB40 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon 9600
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAC'97HP Premier Sound
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera1 differ
Front cameraDiffersYesNo
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresDiffersFast Ethernet, Wireless LANEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
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 connectorDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IIType III
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity11
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one9Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersASUSDVD XP 5.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 NERO Express V6.0 ASUS NB Probe ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+Insight Management Agents; Intelligent Manageability; Adobe Acrobat Reader
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 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
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.85 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm325 mm
DepthDiffers284 mm274 mm
HeightDiffers35.2 mm40 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source325 x 274 x 40 mm
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS Booting HDD User PasswordUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portYesYes
Special featuresKnown for oneAudio-DJ (play/pause, stop, forward, rewind)Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92 MDC Fax/dataUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 855PM
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 source20 - 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%

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