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ASUS M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300 vs HP Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 27differ
  • 72identical
  • 52known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:T9300
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:T8100
  • Processor frequency
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:2.5 GHz
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2.1 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:6 MB
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:C0
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:12.5
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:10.5
  • Internal memory
    • M50SA-AK014G Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:4 GB
    • Compaq 6710b Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2 GB

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151 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersT9300T8100
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 478
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
SteppingDiffersC0M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs12.510.5
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1.062 - 1.150 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA X3100
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.384 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAzaliaHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated mono microphone
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated mono microphone
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 Mbps Fast EthernetBroadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/g/nIntel Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces7 differ
Headphone outputsDiffers01
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-video TV out
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista UltimateWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAdobe Acrobat Reader, HP Wireless Assistant, HP Mobile Printing Driver, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Symantec Norton Internet Security, Sonic Digital Media Plus, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, Intervideo WinDVD player, HP Help and Support Center Preloaded software: H
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional drivers available on (May vary by country) Certified: SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391733916
Processor codeDiffersSLAYYSLAVJ
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
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, HP Privacy Filter
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °C
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, 5 - 90
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm357 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source34 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
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA X3100
Other features2 differ
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional secondary HP Extended Life Battery (8 Cell) and HP Ultra-Capacity Battery (12 Cell)
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 90W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP External MultiBay II (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 1 6-in-1 media reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional External Multibay II devices
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, optional Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, UPAC
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43211503
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM965 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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