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HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC vs MSI Megabook M670

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 25identical
  • 89known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
    • Megabook M670:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:1440 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook M670:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor manufacturer
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:Intel
    • Megabook M670:AMD
  • Processor family
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Megabook M670:AMD Mobile Sempron
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:2 GHz
    • Megabook M670:1.6 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:1 GB
    • Megabook M670:0.5 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:4 GB
    • Megabook M670:2 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC:120 GB
    • Megabook M670:80 GB

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Comparison of Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC, Megabook M670
140 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersIntelAMD
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoAMD Mobile Sempron
Processor modelKnown for oneT7200Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.6 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor front side busKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor socketKnown for oneSocket 479Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one65 nmUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for oneIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 SeriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for oneMeromUnknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for oneFSBUnknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for oneB2Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one34 WUnknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one100 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for one1.0375 - 1.30 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one291 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one143 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino DuoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers4 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB80 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super MultiUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon X1600NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.128 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers24-bitRealtek ALC883
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for oneHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit audio DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone, Digital EQ, Advanced audio power managementUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LANEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g MOW2, YIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces6 differ
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers10
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersType IINo
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
I/O portsKnown for one6 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, docking connector, RJ-11, RJ-45 4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, audio in/out, power, RJ-11, RJ-45, S-video TV out, Firewire (1394a)Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® 945PM ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Home Edition
Bundled softwareKnown for oneSoftware on CD: Microsoft Windows Media Player 10, Microsoft Direct X9 Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Quick Launch Buttons Software, HP Wireless Assistant, HP ProtectTools, HP Backup and Recovery Solution, HP Mobile Print Driver, HP OpenView Radia ManagemUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com, Windows Vista capable, Windows Vista Premium readyUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one27255Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one35 x 35 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Differs4 h2 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for oneKensington lock, Integrated Smart Card Reader (Smart Card sold separately), Symantec Norton Internet Security with 60 days of free virus definition updates, fingerprint reader (optional)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 80 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 80 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95, 5 - 90Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.35 kg2.9 kg
WidthDiffers393 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers275 mm259 mm
HeightKnown for one33 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one33 x 393 x 275 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneATI Mobility Radeon X1600 PCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneHP ProtectTools HP DriveLock HP integrated TPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Power managementKnown for one8-cell Lithium-Ion and secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 90W AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery internalUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56KUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station (all sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for oneSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PCMCIA Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 7 in 1 media readerUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devicesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, HP DriveLock, HP TPM Embedded Security ChipUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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