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ASUS U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300 vs HP Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 32differ
  • 72identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:T8300
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:T9300
  • Processor frequency
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:2.4 GHz
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:3 MB
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:Socket 479
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
  • Stepping
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:M0
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:C0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • U3SG-3P026E Intel® Core™2 Duo T8300:12
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:12.5

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Comparison of U3SG-3P026E, Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC
150 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersT8300T9300
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
SteppingDiffersM0C0
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.062 - 1.150 V
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1212.5
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers3 GB2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB200 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce 9300M GNVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAzaliaHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Speaker powerKnown for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MPUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersWLAN, Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersWLAN 802.11a/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers36
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outDiffersYesNo
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Backup and Recover Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, HP Client Management Interface, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, Genuine Windows 2000, SuSE Linux Enterpise Desktop 10
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers3309933917
Processor codeDiffersSLAPRSLAYY
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Poweridentical
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 voltageKnown for one19 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95, 5 - 90
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMCAD: AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoDesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Dassault CATIA V5, UGS I-DEAS 10, I-DEAS 11, UGS/PLM Unigraphics NX, NX2, NX3, UGS Solidedge, PTC Pro/E 2001 Mechanica, PTC Pro/E Wildfire Mechanica, SolidWorks, MSC.Patran, SensAble, CoCreate OneSpace Designer, ICEM Su
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.75 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers318.5 mm393 mm
DepthDiffers243 mm275 mm
Height (front)Differs2.22 cm3.3 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 x 393 x 275 mm
Height (rear)Known for one3.22 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M
Other features1 differ
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery, optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Modem typeDiffersMDC56K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP External MultiBay II (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 6-in-1 media reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional external Multibay II devices
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card reader

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