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HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC vs HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC

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  • 37identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC 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 0.064 GB more maximum graphics card memory than the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC (0.128 GB vs 0.064 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 USB 2.0 ports quantity than the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC (4 vs 3). Only the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC has SmartCard slot. Display diagonal: 38.1 cm (15") on the HP Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC, 39.1 cm (15.4") on the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC.

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:38.1 cm (15")
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:1024 x 768 pixels
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:1200 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:4:3
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:16:10
  • Processor technology
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel Centrino Mobile
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:Intel SpeedStep
  • Internal memory type
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:DDR-SDRAM
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:DDR2-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:60 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:80 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel® GMA 900
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon X600
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Compaq nc6120 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/60G 15" XGA DVD/CD-RW Fixed Graphics WXP Pro Notebook PC:0.128 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:0.064 GB

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83 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1200 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Processor1 differ
Processor technologyDiffersIntel Centrino MobileIntel SpeedStep
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory upgradeKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB80 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 900AMD Mobility Radeon X600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.064 GB
Graphics card interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCI Express
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersADI AC '97 CODECHP Premier, Sound 16-bit
Audio includedKnown for oneADI AC '97 CODEC, Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro-compatible audio, Integrated stereo speakers, Stereo headphone/line out, Stereo microphone inUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersNetXtreme Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) PCI Express EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel LAN 802.11b/g Mini PCI card, Bluetooth, Ymini-PCI Intel, Y
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IIIType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsDiffers4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, microphone, Power, RJ-11, RJ-45, Lock, S-Video, Firewire (1394a), Parallel, Serial, Fast IR1x HP Travel Battery 1x Docking
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneTouch padUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffersAdobe 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 RecordNowInterVideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring
Compatible operating systemsDiffersFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com (May vary by country)Microsoft Windows XP Home
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Battery life with optional 2nd batteryKnown for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneDrive Lock, Smart Card as an accessory, Kensington Lock (all sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs328.6 x 267 x 30.3 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one40, 60, 80 or 100 GB (5400 rpm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneIntel GMA 900Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Battery typeKnown for one6-cellUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one65W ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffers56KV.92
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, Vertical Stand, HP External MultiBay II cradle (all sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsDiffers2 x Type I/II PCMCIA / 1 x Type III PCMCIA digital media: 6 in 1 reader1x Type I/II PCMCIA (16/32-bit) 1x Integrated Smart Card Reader 1x Secure Digital
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devicesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools HP Drivelock

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