Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook L730 vs MSI Megabook S420

43specifications compared
15differ
28identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook L730:43.2 cm (17")
- Megabook S420:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Megabook L730:1440 x 900 pixels
- Megabook S420:1280 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Megabook L730:16:10
- Megabook S420:5:3
Processor frequency
- Megabook L730:1.6 GHz
- Megabook S420:1.66 GHz
Total storage capacity
- Megabook L730:100 GB
- Megabook S420:80 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- Megabook L730:NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100
- Megabook S420:AMD Radeon Xpress 200M
Networking features
- Megabook L730:10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet
- Megabook S420:Fast Ethernet
Wireless technology
- Megabook L730:IEEE802.1b,g
- Megabook S420:802.11abg

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Comparison of Megabook L730, Megabook S420
54 specifications	A MSI Megabook L730 View product	B MSI Megabook S420 View product
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1280 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	5:3
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel® Core™ Duo
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.66 GHz
Processor modelKnown for one	TL-50	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	100 GB	80 GB
HDD speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5400 RPM
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA GeForce Go 6100	AMD Radeon Xpress 200M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE802.1b,g	802.11abg
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
DVI portDiffers	Yes	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	0	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	1	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	Type II	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
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 quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
USB 1.1 ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows XP Home Edition	Windows XP Professional
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers	90 W	65 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	3.2 kg	2.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	332 x 229.5 x 32.4 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirements	100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz	100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz
Internal modem	Yes	Yes

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