Product comparison · 2 laptops

MSI Megabook L740 vs MSI Megabook S420

45specifications compared
14differ
31identical
10known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- Megabook L740:43.2 cm (17")
- Megabook S420:35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Megabook L740:1440 x 900 pixels
- Megabook S420:1280 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- Megabook L740:16:10
- Megabook S420:5:3
Processor family
- Megabook L740:Intel® Celeron® M
- Megabook S420:Intel® Core™ Duo
Processor frequency
- Megabook L740:1.6 GHz
- Megabook S420:1.66 GHz
Discrete graphics card model
- Megabook L740:945GM Express
- Megabook S420:AMD Radeon Xpress 200M
Networking features
- Megabook L740:Gigabit Ethernet
- Megabook S420:Fast Ethernet
DVI port
- Megabook L740:Yes
- Megabook S420:No

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Comparison of Megabook L740, Megabook S420
55 specifications	A MSI Megabook L740 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
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	5:3
HD typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not supported
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor familyDiffers	Intel® Celeron® M	Intel® Core™ Duo
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.6 GHz	1.66 GHz
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	80 GB	80 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	945GM Express	AMD Radeon Xpress 200M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
Wireless technology	802.11abg	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
Line-inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® 945GM Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	3.6 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
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz

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