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ASUS W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho vs HP Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 27identical
  • 78known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:1280 x 768 pixels
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1920 x 1200 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:5:3
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:16:10
  • Processor frequency
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:1.86 GHz
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:2.13 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:0.5 GB
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:Intel 915GM
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:AMD Mobility FireGL V5000
  • S/PDIF out port
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:Yes
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:No
  • Serial ports quantity
    • W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho:0
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1

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Comparison of W5A 12.1/dvd-r/750/512/80/xpho, PG818EA
119 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 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:10
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source770
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.13 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
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDothan
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 source27 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 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 source2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel 915GMAMD Mobility FireGL V5000
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 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, Bluetooth
Ports & interfaces2 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 quantityDiffers01
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad + Pointing Stick
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
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 sourceNo
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 sourceNo
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 source32 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27597
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL868
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
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
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 kg2.77 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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