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ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho vs HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC

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  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho has 256 x 768 pixels more display resolution than the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC (1280 x 768 pixels vs 1024 x 768 pixels). The ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho has 1 :3 more native aspect ratio than the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC (5:3 vs 4:3). The HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC has 1 more USB 2.0 ports quantity than the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho (4 vs 3). Only the ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho has S/PDIF out port. Only the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC has infrared data port.

  • Display diagonal
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:1280 x 768 pixels
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1024 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:5:3
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:4:3
  • Internal memory type
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:DDR-SDRAM
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:Intel 915GM
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel® GMA 900
  • USB 2.0 ports quantity
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:3
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:4
  • S/PDIF out port
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:Yes
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:No
  • CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:1
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:2

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Comparison of W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho, Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 750 512M/80G 15" XGA DVD+/-RW Dual layer Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC
68 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 768 pixels1024 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:34:3
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
Memory1 differ
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel 915GMIntel® GMA 900
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceADI AC '97 CODEC
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/IEEE 802.11b/IEEE 802.11gEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers34
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 quantityDiffers12
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 quantityDiffers01
Serial ports quantityDiffers01
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x docking
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915GM 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 sourceInterVideo WinDVD Creator, HP Client Manager Software, HP ProtectTools HP One-Touch Button, HP Mobile, Synaptics Touchpad, HP Help, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
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 kg2.75 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs305 x 220 x 30 mm328 x 267 x 30 mm
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersNoYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP docking, HP Advanced docking, HP Multibay II
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56K V.90Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled hardwareKnown for one1,3 Megapixel web cameraUnknown — not stated by the source

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