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ASUS B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 vs ASUS M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 107identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:Black
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:Black, Silver
  • Display resolution
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:1440 x 900 pixels
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:P8600
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:2.4 GHz
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:Socket 479
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:R1
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:9
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:8.5
  • Internal memory
    • B50A-B2 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:3 GB
    • M51A-B1 laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:2 GB

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149 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
SteppingDiffersR1M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs98.5
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SDMemory Stick (MS), MiniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500Intel® GMA X4500HD
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANGigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionDiffers2.1+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88
Keyboard key pitchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 cm
Softwareidentical
Optional operating system suppliedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security 2008Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556835569
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSL3BU
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one5200 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers3.42 A4.7 A
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3 kg2.95 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one365 x 273 x 38.2 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source269 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.8 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cm
Other featuresidentical
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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