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HP Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC vs Samsung R505-AURA Dessa

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 36identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • R505-AURA Dessa:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:MV-40
    • R505-AURA Dessa:QL-62
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1.6 GHz
    • R505-AURA Dessa:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:0.512 MB
    • R505-AURA Dessa:1 MB
  • Internal memory
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2 GB
    • R505-AURA Dessa:4 GB
  • Memory layout (slots x size)
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2 x 1 GB
    • R505-AURA Dessa:2 x 2 GB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:MMC, SD
    • R505-AURA Dessa:MMC, SD, SDHC
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3410
    • R505-AURA Dessa:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470

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Comparison of Pavilion dv2-1030ed Entertainment Notebook PC, R505-AURA Dessa
75 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution1280 x 800 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneAMD AthlonUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersMV-40QL-62
Processor frequencyDiffers1.6 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers0.512 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs2 x 1 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory4 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SDMMC, SD, SDHC
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3410AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics card familyKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.278 GB0.256 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDA
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet 10/100BTLAN 10/100/1000
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11b/g WLANWLAN 802.11b/g
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports00
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source89
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells66
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg2.68 kg
WidthDiffers292 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers240 mm269 mm
Height (front)Differs2.37 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs3.27 cm3.85 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington

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