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ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional vs HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC

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  • 17differ
  • 32identical
  • 42known 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 HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC (1.86 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC (80 GB vs 60 GB). The HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC has 1 more parallel ports quantity than the ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional (1 vs 0). Only the ASUS V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional has S/PDIF out port. Only the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC has TV-out.

  • Display resolution
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:1400 x 1050 pixels
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:1.86 GHz
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1.73 GHz
  • Processor technology
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:Intel SpeedStep
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel Centrino Mobile
  • Internal memory type
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:DDR-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:80 GB
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:60 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:AMD Radeon X700
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel® GMA 900
  • Audio system
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:AC’97
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:ADI AC '97 CODEC
  • S/PDIF out port
    • V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional:Yes
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:No

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Comparison of V6VA-8006P 1.86GHz/512MB/80GB/Win XP Professional, Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC
91 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1400 x 1050 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Processor2 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor technologyDiffersIntel SpeedStepIntel Centrino Mobile
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntelUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB60 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUltra-ATA/100Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon X700Intel® GMA 900
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAC’97ADI AC '97 CODEC
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceADI AC '97 CODEC, Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio, Integrated stereo speakers, Stereo headphone/line out, Stereo microphone in
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LANNetXtreme Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) PCI Express Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel LAN 802.11b/g Mini PCI card, Bluetooth, Y
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IIType III
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
Parallel ports quantityDiffers01
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, Power, RJ-11, RJ-45, Lock, S-Video, Firewire (1394a), Parallel, Serial, Fast IR
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915PM ExpressIntel® 915GM Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch pad
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
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersASUSDVD 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+Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Local Recovery by Altiris, HP One-Touch Button Software, HP Mobile Print Driver, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP Help & Support, HP ProtectTools Security Manager: BIOS Configuration f HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager f HP ProtectTools, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com (May vary by country)
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Poweridentical
Battery life with optional 2nd batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 h
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDrive Lock, Smart Card as an accessory, Kensington Lock (all sold separately)
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 60 °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 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg2.7 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source328.6 x 267 x 30.3 mm
WidthKnown for one331 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one272 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40, 60, 80 or 100 GB (5400 rpm)
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel GMA 900
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-cell
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65W AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem typeDiffersV.92 MDC Fax/data56K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, Vertical Stand, HP External MultiBay II cradle (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x Type I/II PCMCIA / 1 x Type III PCMCIA digital media: 6 in 1 reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional external Multibay II devices
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS Booting HDD User PasswordUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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