Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS F3U-AP234C, EN vs MSI Megabook EX600 Blue

47specifications compared
12differ
35identical
76known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- F3U-AP234C, EN:TL-58
- Megabook EX600 Blue:T5250
Processor frequency
- F3U-AP234C, EN:1.9 GHz
- Megabook EX600 Blue:1.5 GHz
Discrete graphics card model
- F3U-AP234C, EN:AMD Radeon X1250
- Megabook EX600 Blue:NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G
Audio system
- F3U-AP234C, EN:Intel HDA
- Megabook EX600 Blue:SoundBlaster
Networking features
- F3U-AP234C, EN:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
- Megabook EX600 Blue:Gbit LAN Ethernet
Wireless technology
- F3U-AP234C, EN:IEEE 802.11b/g
- Megabook EX600 Blue:802.11 n
DVI port
- F3U-AP234C, EN:Yes
- Megabook EX600 Blue:No
ExpressCard slot
- F3U-AP234C, EN:Yes
- Megabook EX600 Blue:No

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Comparison of F3U-AP234C, EN, Megabook EX600 Blue
123 specifications	A ASUS F3U-AP234C, EN View product	B MSI Megabook EX600 Blue View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	TL-58	T5250
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.9 GHz	1.5 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	L2
Processor front side busKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Merom
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	65, 35
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	667 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 1 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Radeon X1250	NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Intel HDA	SoundBlaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gbit LAN Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g	802.11 n
Bluetooth	No	No
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Line-inKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® PM965 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	QWERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for one	ASUS DVD 7.0 Power Director 5.0 Medi@Show 3.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO 7 Essentials ASUS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30786
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100/240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	2.75 kg	2.6 kg
WidthDiffers	365 mm	358 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	259 mm
HeightKnown for one	28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 - 240V AC; 50/60 Hz
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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