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MSI Megabook S420 vs Samsung Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 25identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Megabook S420:35.6 cm (14")
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Megabook S420:1280 x 768 pixels
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Megabook S420:5:3
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:16:10
  • Processor family
    • Megabook S420:Intel® Core™ Duo
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:Intel® Core™ Solo
  • Processor frequency
    • Megabook S420:1.66 GHz
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:1.2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Megabook S420:1 GB
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:1.25 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Megabook S420:80 GB
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:60 GB
  • HDD speed
    • Megabook S420:5400 RPM
    • Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series:4200 RPM

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Comparison of Megabook S420, Notebook 1.2 GHz Q series
60 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:10
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ DuoIntel® Core™ Solo
Processor frequencyDiffers1.66 GHz1.2 GHz
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 MHz
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB1.25 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB60 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM4200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Radeon Xpress 200MIntel GMA 945
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11abgIntel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersYesNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersYesNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel 945GMS Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.1 kg1.14 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs332 x 229.5 x 32.4 mm287.7 x 25.7 x 197.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power requirementsKnown for one100~ 240V AC, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source

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