Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP Compaq nc6120 vs HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC

61specifications compared
18differ
43identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Compaq nc6120:38.1 cm (15")
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Compaq nc6120:1024 x 768 pixels
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Compaq nc6120:4:3
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:16:10
Processor frequency
- Compaq nc6120:1.73 GHz
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
Internal memory
- Compaq nc6120:0.25 GB
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:1 GB
Internal memory type
- Compaq nc6120:DDR-SDRAM
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:DDR2-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- Compaq nc6120:40 GB
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:80 GB
Optical drive type
- Compaq nc6120:DVD-ROM
- Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:DVD±RW

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Comparison of Compaq nc6120, Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC
72 specifications	A HP Compaq nc6120 View product	B HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	38.1 cm (15")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1024 x 768 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.26 GHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	0.25 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	40 GB	80 GB
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD-ROM	DVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 900	AMD Mobility Radeon X600
Graphics card interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PCI Express
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Sound Blaster Pro compatible	HP Premier•Sound
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth	Intel Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	3
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 x docking
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-point
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	InterVideo WinDVD Creator, HP Client Manager Software, Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools HP One-Touch Button Software, HP Mobile Print Driver, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, HP Help and Support, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player	InterVideo WinDVD Creator, HP Client Manager, HP One-Touch Button, HP Mobile, Synaptics Touchpad, HP Help, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVD
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.5 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	65 W	90 W
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers	2.64 kg	2.77 kg
WidthKnown for one	328 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	267 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	30 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	328 x 267 x 30 mm	356 x 264 x 28 mm

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