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ASUS M50SA-AK013C VHP vs HP Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 105specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 77identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:T9300
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:T8300
  • Processor frequency
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:2.5 GHz
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:6 MB
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Socket 479
  • Stepping
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:C0
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • M50SA-AK013C VHP:12.5
    • Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:12

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Comparison of M50SA-AK013C VHP, Compaq 8710p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/250G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC
142 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersT9300T8300
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
SteppingDiffersC0M0
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1.062 - 1.150 VUnknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs12.512
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650NVIDIA Quadro NVS 320M
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAzaliaHigh Definition Audio
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 MbpsGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM965 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneWinDVD, ASUS NB Probe, ASUS ChkMail, ASUS Live Update, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, ASUS Wireless Console, ASUS Net4Switch, ASUS MultiFrame, ASUS WinFlash, ASUS Power4 Phone, Norton Internet Security 2007, Nero 7 Essentials, Instant Fun PLUS, ASUS Power4 Gear eXtreme, ASUS Data Security Manager, ASUS CopUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391733099
Processor codeDiffersSLAYYSLAPR
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityKnown for one4800 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one4.7 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm393 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm275 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.43 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.06 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 mm
Other featuresidentical
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43211503
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
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 - 95%

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