Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS G72GX-TY002Z, FR vs ASUS N71VN-TY008V, FR

121specifications compared
18differ
103identical
12known for one product only

Key differences

Internal memory
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:6 GB
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:4 GB
Internal memory type
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:DDR2-SDRAM
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:800 MHz
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:1066 MHz
Maximum internal memory
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:6 GB
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:4 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:1
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:0
Motherboard chipset
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:Intel® P43 Express
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:Intel® PM45 Express
Operating system installed
- G72GX-TY002Z, FR:Windows 7 Ultimate
- N71VN-TY008V, FR:Windows 7 Home Premium

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Comparison of G72GX-TY002Z, FR, N71VN-TY008V, FR
133 specifications	A ASUS G72GX-TY002Z, FR View product	B ASUS N71VN-TY008V, FR View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	43.9 cm (17.3")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
HD type	HD+	HD+
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Display surfaceKnown for one	Gloss	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Quad	Intel® Core™2 Quad
Processor model	Q9000	Q9000
Processor cores	4	4
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	Socket L1	Socket L1
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile	Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 Series for Mobile
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	E0	E0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45 W	45 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	7.5	7.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	800 MHz	1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	6 GB	4 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 x 2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	1 TB	1 TB
Number of HDDs installed	2	2
HDD capacity	500 GB	500 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS DUO, MS Pro, SD, XD	MMC, MS DUO, MS Pro, SD, XD
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	No	No
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 260M	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 240M
Graphics card familyKnown for one	NVIDIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card model	Not available	Not available
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturer	Altec Lansing	Altec Lansing
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SRS Premium
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n	IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.1+EDR	2.1+EDR
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® P43 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layout	AZERTY	AZERTY
Software3 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Ultimate	Windows 7 Home Premium
Drivers included	Yes	Yes
Trial softwareDiffers	Trend Micro Internet Security 2009	Norton Internet Security 2009
Bundled softwareDiffers	ASUSDVD 6-in-1 WinDVD8 BD	Adobe Acrobat Reader 9.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK ID	40480	40480
Processor code	SLGEJ	SLGEJ
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	8	6
Battery capacityDiffers	5200 mAh	4800 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	150 W	90 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	4.74 A	4.74 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
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
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.99 kg	3.4 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	420 mm
DepthDiffers	299 mm	284 mm
Height (front)Differs	4.45 cm	3.7 cm
Height (rear)Differs	5.2 cm	4.1 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	No	No
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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