Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS M50VM-AK006C, BE vs ASUS M70SA-7U069C, BE

118specifications compared
29differ
89identical
25known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:39.1 cm (15.4")
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:1680 x 1050 pixels
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor model
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:P8600
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:T9300
Processor frequency
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:2.4 GHz
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:2.5 GHz
Processor cache
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:3 MB
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:6 MB
Processor front side bus
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:1066 MHz
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:800 MHz
Processor socket
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:Socket 479
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Stepping
- M50VM-AK006C, BE:R1
- M70SA-7U069C, BE:C0

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Comparison of M50VM-AK006C, BE, M70SA-7U069C, BE
143 specifications	A ASUS M50VM-AK006C, BE View product	B ASUS M70SA-7U069C, BE View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor9 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	T9300
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R1	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.062 - 1.150 V
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	12.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers	800 MHz	667 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)	2 x 2 GB	2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	MMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, SD, xD	MMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, SD, xD
Total storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GS	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memory	1.024 GB	1.024 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Azalia
Number of built-in speakers	4	4
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	802.11a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	2.0+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Networking typeKnown for one	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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) ports	1	1
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 slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
TV-outKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® PM965 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	AZERTY	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Home Premium	Windows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareDiffers	Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 NERO 7 Essentials ASUS DVD 6-in-1	Norton Internet Security 2007, Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0, NERO 7 Essentials, Asus Win flash for BIOS and Driver live Update, ASUS CopyProtect, ASUS SmartLogon, ASUS Net 4 switch, Asus Power4Gear eXtreme, Asus Live Update, Asus Multi-Frame, Power 4 Phone, Asus NB Probe +, ASUS Life Frame 3, ASUS Wirel
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security 2008	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	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	Yes	Yes
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 TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
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 IDDiffers	35568	33917
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SLAYY
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5200 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	90 W	90 W
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current	4.7 A	4.7 A
AC adapter output voltage	19 V	19 V
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Password protection type	BIOS	BIOS
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	3.78 kg
WidthDiffers	375 mm	410 mm
DepthDiffers	269 mm	298 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.22 cm	3.84 cm
Height (rear)Differs	4.4 cm	3.94 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Remote control includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features2 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
TV tuner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Analogue & DVB-T
Modem typeDiffers	V.92	V.92 MDC
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	AC, UP
Special featuresKnown for one	1GB TurboMemory	Unknown — not stated by the source

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