Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail vs HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc

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  • 12differ
  • 29identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc (80 GB vs 60 GB). The HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc has 1.2 kg more weight than the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail (2.8 kg vs 1.6 kg). Only the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail has S/PDIF out port. Only the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc has infrared data port. Display diagonal: 30.7 cm (12.1") on the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail, 39.1 cm (15.4") on the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc.

  • Display diagonal
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:1280 x 768 pixels
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:5:3
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:16:10
  • Total storage capacity
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:80 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:60 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:Intel 915GM
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:AMD Mobility Radeon X600
  • S/PDIF out port
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:Yes
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:No
  • Motherboard chipset
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:Intel® 915GM Express
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:Intel® 915PM Express
  • Operating system installed
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho Retail:Windows XP Home Edition
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 750 512 MB/60 GB 15,4-inch WXGA WSXGA+WVA dvd+rw Multibay video modem WXP Pro notebook pc:Windows XP Professional

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64 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 resolutionDiffers1280 x 768 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:10
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor frequency1.86 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Processor cache typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceL2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 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 source2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB60 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel 915GMAMD Mobility Radeon X600
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.064 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Premier•Sound 16-bit
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gNetXtreme Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) PCI Express Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel LAN 802.11b/g Mini PCI, Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces1 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 portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP Home EditionWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP One-Touch Button Software HP Mobile Print Driver Synaptics Touchpad Driver HP Help & Support HP Wireless Assistant Sonic RecordNow! InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player InterVideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring; HP Client Manager Software Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
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 & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers1.6 kg2.8 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs305 x 220 x 30 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90W AC
Wake-on-LAN readyNoNo
Wake-on-Ring readyNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Type I/II PCMCIA
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.90Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled hardwareKnown for one1,3 megapixel web-cameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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