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ASUS U5F-2A036P Notebook vs HP nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500

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  • 55specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 32identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:1024 x 768 pixels
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:4:3
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:1.66 GHz
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:2 GHz
  • HDD speed
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:4200 RPM
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:5400 RPM
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:0.128 GB
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:0.256 GB
  • Audio system
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:AC'97
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:HP Premier Sound
  • CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
    • U5F-2A036P Notebook:0
    • nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:1

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Comparison of U5F-2A036P Notebook, nc8430
146 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel® Core™ DuoIntel® Core™ Duo
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceT2500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz2 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus667 MHz667 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Core Duo T2000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYonah
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 sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 W
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source151 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memoryidentical
Internal memory1 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD-ROM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobility Radeon X1600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAC'97HP Premier Sound
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone, Digital EQ, Advanced audio power management
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LANGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, Y
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
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
ExpressCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portDiffersNoYes
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 945GM ExpressIntel® 945PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one83Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one13Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersASUSDVD XP 6.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express V6.0 ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+ ASUS MultiFrameAdobe Acrobat Reader, HP Help & Support Center, HP Mobile Printing Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player, Sonic Digital Media Plus HP Backup & Recovery Manager, HP Quick Launch Buttons, HP Wireless Assistant
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com, Windows Vista capable, Windows Vista Premium ready
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 sourceYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 sourceYes
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
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27236
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL9K2
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 cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100/240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.42 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
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington lock slot, integrated Smart Card Reader (Smart Card sold separately), Symantec Norton Internet Security
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 80 °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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.43 kg2.7 kg
WidthDiffers274 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers231.7 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers27.5 mm28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source358 x 259 x 28 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 90W Smart AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersMDC Fax/data V.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP External MultiBay II, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsDiffers1x ExpressCard1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, integrated Smart Card Reader, Secure Digital slot Slots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 1 integrated Smart Card reader, 1 Secure digital slot
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 Drivelock, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor (optional)
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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