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ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M vs MSI Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M

132specifications compared
17differ
115identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:35.6 cm (14")
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1366 x 768 pixels
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1600 x 900 pixels
Internal memory
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:3 GB
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
Internal memory type
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:DDR2-SDRAM
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:8 GB
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:4 GB
Total storage capacity
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:320 GB
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:500 GB
Front camera resolution (numeric)
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:0.3 MP
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:1.3 MP
Networking features
- ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Gigabit Ethernet
- Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN

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Comparison of P42F-VO035X, CR720-227NL
153 specifications	A ASUS ASUSPRO P42F-VO035X laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model P42F-VO035X View product	B MSI Classic CR720-227NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-370M Model CR720-227NL View product
Designidentical
Product colour	Black	Black
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	35.6 cm (14")	43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers	1366 x 768 pixels	1600 x 900 pixels
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HD+
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gloss
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generation	Intel® Core™ i3	Intel® Core™ i3
Processor model	i3-370M	i3-370M
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s	2.5 GT/s
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	Socket 988	Socket 988
Processor lithography	32 nm	32 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series	Intel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codename	Arrandale	Arrandale
Bus type	DMI	DMI
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	K0	K0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	90 °C	90 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16	16
PCI Express configurations	1x16	1x16
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
Number of Processing Die Transistors	382 M	382 M
Processing Die size	81 mm²	81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	18	18
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	4 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	500 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	DVD Super Multi DL	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA HD	Intel® GMA HD
Graphics card family	Intel	Intel
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency	500 MHz	500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	667 MHz	667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	SRS PS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Altec Lansing	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in subwooferKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Camera1 differ
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	0.3 MP	1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Wi-Fi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth	No	No
Cabling technologyKnown for one	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Modem (RJ-11) ports	0	0
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® HM55 Express	Intel® HM55 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 7 Professional	Windows 7 Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Flex Memory Access	Yes	Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
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)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
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® Smart Cache	Yes	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	Yes	Yes
Processor ARK ID	49020	49020
Processor code	SLBUK	SLBUK
Processor package size	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28	rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.1, SSE4.2	SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	4400 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	Yes	No
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS, HDD, User	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	2.3 kg	3 kg
WidthDiffers	349 mm	414 mm
DepthDiffers	238 mm	267.5 mm
Height (front)Differs	3.55 cm	3.37 cm
Height (rear)Differs	3.65 cm	3.7 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC/DC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	No	No
TV tuner integrated	No	No
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Small Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC

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