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ASUS M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr vs ASUS M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 29identical
  • 8known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:1024 x 768 pixels
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:4:3
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:1.7 GHz
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:1.8 GHz
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:Intel 915GM
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:AMD Radeon X700
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:3
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:4
  • TV-out
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:No
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:Yes
  • Parallel ports quantity
    • M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr:0
    • M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro:1

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Comparison of M5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/512/80/xppr, M6Va dvd+-/750/512/80/pro
49 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz1.8 GHz
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel 915GMAMD Radeon X700
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSoundBlaster Pro compatible
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g/Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantityDiffers01
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-ASUSDVD XP V4.0 -Power Director V2.5 ME -Medi@Show V2.0 SE -Norton 2005(90 days free update) -Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 -NERO Express V6.0 -ASUS Probe V2.10 -ASUS Live Update -ASUS ChkMail -ASUS Hotkey
Compatible operating systemsMicrosoft Windows XP ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers1.5 kg2.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs275 x 235 x 30 mm354 x 273 x 34 mm
Other features1 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-Pre-OS Authentication by programmable key code -BIOS Booting / HDD User Password -Protection and security lock -Kensington lock hole provided
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem type56K V.9256K V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 915GM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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