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ASUS U50VG-XX042C, ES vs ASUS UX50V-XX038C, ES

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  • 73specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 57identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor family
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:Intel® Core™ 2 Solo
  • Processor frequency
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:2.1 GHz
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:1.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:2 MB
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:3 MB
  • Total storage capacity
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:320 GB
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:500 GB
  • Bluetooth
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:No
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:Yes
  • ExpressCard slot
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:Yes
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:No
  • Motherboard chipset
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:Intel® PM45 Express
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:Intel® GS45 Express
  • Weight
    • U50VG-XX042C, ES:2.56 kg
    • UX50V-XX038C, ES:2.6 kg

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Comparison of U50VG-XX042C, ES, UX50V-XX038C, ES
104 specifications
Displayidentical
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolution1366 x 768 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ 2 Solo
Processor modelKnown for oneT6500Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz1.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus800 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneLGA 3647 (Socket P)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one45 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for onePenrynUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneFSBUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one105 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one410 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one107 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one10.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speed800 MHz800 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super MultiDVD Super Multi
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, MS Pro Duo, SD, xDMMC, MS Pro, SD, SmartMedia, xD
Graphicsidentical
On-board graphics cardNoNo
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA® GeForce® G105MNVIDIA® GeForce® G105M
Discrete graphics card memory0.512 GB0.512 GB
On-board graphics card modelNot availableNot available
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakers22
Speakers manufacturerAltec LansingAltec Lansing
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)1.3 MP1.3 MP
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneWLAN, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWLAN, Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portYesYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® GS45 Express
Software2 differ
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Drivers includedYesYes
Trial softwareDiffersNorton Internet Security 2009Trend Micro Internet Security 2009
Bundled softwareDiffersASUS DVD 6-in-1 Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 Power2Go ASUSASUS DVD 6-in-1 Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 NERO 8 Essentials ASUS
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one39311Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGF4Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power65 W65 W
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.42 A3.42 A
AC adapter output voltage19 V19 V
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Password protection typeBIOSBIOS
HDD user passwordYesYes
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers2.56 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers384 mm385 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm257 mm
Height (front)Differs2.16 cm2.89 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.36 cm3.26 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise

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