Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS A6Va-Q055H Notebook vs MSI Megabook S270 12.1" Black

48specifications compared
22differ
26identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:30.7 cm (12.1")
Processor manufacturer
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:Intel
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:AMD
Processor frequency
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:1.73 GHz
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:1.6 GHz
Processor cache
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:2 MB
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:1 MB
Internal memory type
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:DDR2-SDRAM
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:DDR-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:60 GB
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:80 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:AMD Radeon X700
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:AMD Radeon RX200
Audio system
- A6Va-Q055H Notebook:SoundBlaster Pro compatible
- Megabook S270 12.1" Black:AC'97 2.2, SoundBlaster

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Comparison of A6Va-Q055H Notebook, Megabook S270 12.1" Black
72 specifications	A ASUS A6Va-Q055H Notebook View product	B MSI Megabook S270 12.1" Black View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffers	Intel	AMD
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	1.6 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	2 MB	1 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	533 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	60 GB	80 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Ultra-ATA/100	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one	5400 RPM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Pro, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon X700	AMD Radeon RX200
Maximum graphics card memory	0.128 GB	0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SoundBlaster Pro compatible	AC'97 2.2, SoundBlaster
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, SIR	Fast Ethernet; Bluetooth; Wireless LAN
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceDiffers	IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b	IEEE 802.11 b/g
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Serial ports quantityDiffers	2	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® 915PM Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Hot keysDiffers	Power4 Gear +, Email, Internet, Touchpad Lock	4
Keyboard function keysKnown for one	9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	No	Windows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ASUSDVD XP 5.0 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+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	65 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100/240 V
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.85 kg	1.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	354 x 284 x 35 mm	303 x 225 x 28 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	IDE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Battery typeKnown for one	8-cells	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	19V DC, 4.74 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-LAN readyDiffers	No	Yes
Wake-on-Ring readyDiffers	No	Yes
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drive baysKnown for one	2.5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1x Type II PCMCIA 2.1	Unknown — not stated by the source

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