Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS M50VM-AS009C, ES vs MSI Megabook GX720-8443VHP

95specifications compared
16differ
79identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:1440 x 900 pixels
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:P8600
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:P8400
Processor frequency
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:2.4 GHz
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:2.26 GHz
Processor socket
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:Socket 479
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:Socket 478
Stepping
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:R1
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:9
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:8.5
Total storage capacity
- M50VM-AS009C, ES:500 GB
- Megabook GX720-8443VHP:320 GB

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Comparison of M50VM-AS009C, ES, Megabook GX720-8443VHP
136 specifications	A ASUS M50VM-AS009C, ES View product	B MSI Megabook GX720-8443VHP View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	8.5
Memoryidentical
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	500 GB	320 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD Super Multi DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, MS Duo, MS Pro, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GS	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9600M GT
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	1.024 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Networking typeKnown for one	WLAN, Gigabit Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 b/g/n
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
TV-outDiffers	No	Yes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
TV-out typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	S-Video
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® PM45 Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
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
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 NERO 7 Essentials ASUS DVD 6-in-1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	35569
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SL3BU
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	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 & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.02 kg	3.2 kg
WidthKnown for one	375 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	269 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	3.22 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	4.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	395 x 278 x 35 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Special featuresKnown for one	1GB TurboMemory	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	V.92	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6

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