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HP Compaq nc6120 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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  • 56specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 36identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq nc6120:38.1 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 nc6120:1024 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 nc6120:4:3
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:16:10
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq nc6120:0.25 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:0.5 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Compaq nc6120: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 nc6120:40 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:80 GB
  • Optical drive type
    • Compaq nc6120:DVD-ROM
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:DVD±RW
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq nc6120: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

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Comparison of Compaq nc6120, Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC
80 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1200 x 800 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Native aspect ratioDiffers4:316:10
Processoridentical
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor frequency1.73 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SpeedStep
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers40 GB80 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersDVD-ROMDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
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 systemDiffersSound Blaster Pro compatibleHP Premier, Sound 16-bit
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetoothmini-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
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
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 quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x HP Travel Battery 1x Docking
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersInterVideo 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 PlayerInterVideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Home
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.64 kg2.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs328 x 267 x 30 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
WidthKnown for one328 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one267 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools HP Drivelock
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x Type I/II PCMCIA (16/32-bit) 1x Integrated Smart Card Reader 1x Secure Digital
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one4.5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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