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ASUS M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300 vs HP Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 78identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Processor model
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:T9300
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:T9500
  • Processor frequency
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:2.5 GHz
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2.6 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Socket 479
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:12.5
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:13
  • Internal memory
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:3 GB
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • M50SA-C laptop Intel® Core™2 Duo T9300:320 GB
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9500 4096M/200G 17" WUXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:200 GB

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159 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersT9300T9500
Processor frequencyDiffers2.5 GHz2.6 GHz
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 479
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs12.513
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino w/ vPro
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1.062 - 1.150 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB200 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 1600M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneNot availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAzaliaHigh Definition Audio
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 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
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100/1000 MbpsGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers46
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
eSATA 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
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersWinDVD, 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 CopHP Backup and Recover Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, HP Client Management Interface, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, Genuine Windows 2000, SuSE Linux Enterpise Desktop 10
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers3391733918
Processor codeDiffersSLAYYSLB4B
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
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
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 (optional)
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 source-20 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 80 °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
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMCAD: AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoDesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Dassault CATIA V5, UGS I-DEAS 10, I-DEAS 11, UGS/PLM Unigraphics NX, NX2, NX3, UGS Solidedge, PTC Pro/E 2001 Mechanica, PTC Pro/E Wildfire Mechanica, SolidWorks, MSC.Patran, SensAble, CoCreate OneSpace Designer, ICEM Su
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers375 mm393 mm
DepthDiffers265 mm275 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 x 393 x 275 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 sourceNVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M
Other features2 differ
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery, optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, 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, 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 Security Manager, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated 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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