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ASUS N50VC-FP021C, UK vs ASUS X50GL-AP008E, UK

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 39identical
  • 79known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:Intel Pentium Mobile
  • Processor cache
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:3 MB
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:2 MB
  • Internal memory
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:3 GB
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:320 GB
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:250 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:NVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
  • Networking features
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:WLAN, Fast Ethernet
  • Wireless technology
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:802.11 a/g/n
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:IEEE 802.11a/b/g
  • Bluetooth
    • N50VC-FP021C, UK:Yes
    • X50GL-AP008E, UK:No

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Comparison of N50VC-FP021C, UK, X50GL-AP008E, UK
135 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT5800
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequency2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 478
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMerom
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source291 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed800 MHz800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 1 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB250 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Pro, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, MS Pro Duo, SD, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GSNVIDIA GeForce 8200M G
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, WLANWLAN, Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.1+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressNVIDIA MCP79MVL
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareKnown for oneNorton Internet Security 2008Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35581
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLB6E
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Battery capacity4800 mAh4800 mAh
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
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 slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOSUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.95 kg2.6 kg
WidthKnown for one369 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one276 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one2.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one88Unknown — not stated by the source

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