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ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional vs ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 28identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional has 0.13 GHz more processor frequency than the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail (1.86 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional (0.75 GB vs 0.5 GB). The ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional has 1,200 RPM more HDD speed than the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail (5400 RPM vs 4200 RPM). Only the ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional has S/PDIF out port. Only the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail has SmartCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:38.1 cm (15")
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:1400 x 1050 pixels
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:1.86 GHz
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:1.73 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:0.5 GB
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:0.75 GB
  • HDD speed
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:5400 RPM
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:4200 RPM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:AMD Radeon X700
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:Intel 915GM
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:4
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:3
  • S/PDIF out port
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:Yes
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail:No

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Comparison of V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional, W5A 12.1/dvd-r/740/768/80/xppr Retail
70 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1400 x 1050 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one2 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel SpeedStepUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.75 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon X700Intel 915GM
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.128 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneAC’97Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LANEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915PM ExpressIntel® 915GM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one86Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard function keysKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneASUSDVD XP 6.0 Power Director V3.0 DE Medi@Show V2.0 SE Symantec Norton Internet Security 2005 Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 NERO Express V6.0 ASUS Probe ASUS Live Update ASUS ChkMail ASUS Hotkey ASUS Power4 Gear+Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg1.6 kg
WidthKnown for one331 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one272 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source305 x 220 x 29.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS Booting HDD User PasswordUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.92 MDC Fax/data56K V.90
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Bundled hardwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3M pixel web-camera

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