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HP Compaq nc6120 vs HP Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation

56specifications compared
19differ
37identical
70known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Compaq nc6120:38.1 cm (15")
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- Compaq nc6120:1024 x 768 pixels
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Compaq nc6120:4:3
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:16:10
Processor frequency
- Compaq nc6120:1.73 GHz
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:2.13 GHz
Internal memory
- Compaq nc6120:0.25 GB
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1 GB
Internal memory type
- Compaq nc6120:DDR-SDRAM
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:DDR2-SDRAM
Total storage capacity
- Compaq nc6120:40 GB
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:80 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Compaq nc6120:Intel® GMA 900
- Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:AMD Mobility FireGL V5000

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Comparison of Compaq nc6120, PG818EA
126 specifications	A HP Compaq nc6120 View product	B HP Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation Model PG818EA View product
Designidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	38.1 cm (15")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1024 x 768 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	4:3	16:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	770
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor threadsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.73 GHz	2.13 GHz
Processor cache	2 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	533 MHz	533 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Socket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dothan
Bus typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	FSB
FSB ParityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
SteppingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27 W
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	144 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	0.25 GB	1 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	40 GB	80 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	Intel® GMA 900	AMD Mobility FireGL V5000
Maximum graphics card memory	0.128 GB	0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Sound Blaster Pro compatible	HP Premier•Sound 16-bit
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet	NetXtreme Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) PCI Express Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth	Intel 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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	1	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	Type II	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	Yes	Yes
TV-out type	S-Video	S-Video
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantityDiffers	1	0
Serial ports quantity	1	1
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® 915GM Express	Intel® 915PM Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffers	Touchpad	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows XP Professional	Windows XP Professional
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	HP 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 one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel 64Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Insider™Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	27597
Processor codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SL868
Processor package sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs	4.5 h	4 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	65 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C	10 - 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
WeightDiffers	2.64 kg	2.77 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	328 x 267 x 30 mm	356 x 264 x 28 mm
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
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8-cell
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90W AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 Type I/II PCMCIA
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source

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