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BenQ Joybook S72-D32 vs NEC Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA

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  • 16differ
  • 36identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The BenQ Joybook S72-D32 has 1 :3 more native aspect ratio than the NEC Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA (5:3 vs 4:3). The BenQ Joybook S72-D32 has 20 GB more total storage capacity than the NEC Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA (60 GB vs 40 GB). The BenQ Joybook S72-D32 has 2 more keyboard keys than the NEC Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA (88 vs 86). Only the BenQ Joybook S72-D32 has S/PDIF out port. Only the BenQ Joybook S72-D32 has SmartCard slot.

  • Display diagonal
    • Joybook S72-D32:35.6 cm (14")
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:38.1 cm (15")
  • Display resolution
    • Joybook S72-D32:1280 x 768 pixels
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Joybook S72-D32:5:3
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:4:3
  • Total storage capacity
    • Joybook S72-D32:60 GB
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:40 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Joybook S72-D32:AMD Mobility Radeon X600
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:AMD Mobility Radeon X300
  • Audio system
    • Joybook S72-D32:Yes
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:Audio Codec Conexant CX20468
  • S/PDIF out port
    • Joybook S72-D32:Yes
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:No
  • SmartCard slot
    • Joybook S72-D32:Yes
    • Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA:No

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Comparison of Joybook S72-D32, Versa P550 1.73GHz/512MB/40GB/DVD-RW/15" SXGA
82 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:34:3
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor frequency1.73 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyIntel SpeedStepIntel SpeedStep
Memoryidentical
Internal memory0.5 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB40 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltra-ATA/100
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon X600AMD Mobility Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memory0.064 GB0.064 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersYesAudio Codec Conexant CX20468
Number of built-in speakers22
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit LAN, Wireless LAN
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one54 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
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
Docking connectorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysDiffers8886
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard euro keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersBenQ Q-Media Bar BenQ Q-Music BenQ Q-Camera BenQ Q-Power BenQ Voice Recorder BenQ Q-Media Center BenQ Q-Presentation BenQ Q-Media XS (Pre-OS) PC-Cillin Anti Virus Nero Express 6.0 Acrobat Reader 6.0PowerCinema 4.0 RecordNow 7 Norton Antivirus 2005 (90 days) Easy Crypto DeLuxe
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery capacityDiffers4800 mAh4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
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 source5 - 35 °C
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE Mark & CB
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg2.9 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source330 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source268 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one341 x 243 x 25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRecovery partition HDD NEC Instant Recovery BIOS Passwords
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyDiffersNoYes
Wake-on-Ring readyDiffersNoYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffersV.92Data/Fax (v.92)
Drive baysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 915PM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source

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