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NEC VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR vs NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR

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  • 15differ
  • 10identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

The NEC VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR has 1.1 GHz more processor frequency than the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR (2.4 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The NEC VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR has 0.25 GB more internal memory than the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR (0.5 GB vs 0.25 GB). The NEC VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR has 30 GB more total storage capacity than the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR (60 GB vs 30 GB). Display diagonal: 38.1 cm (15") on the NEC VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR, 38.4 cm (15.1") on the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR. Display resolution: 1024 x 768 pixels on the NEC VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR, 1400 x 1050 pixels on the NEC VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR.

  • Display diagonal
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:38.1 cm (15")
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:38.4 cm (15.1")
  • Display resolution
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:1024 x 768 pixels
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:1400 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:2.4 GHz
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:1.3 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:0.5 GB
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:0.25 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:60 GB
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:30 GB
  • CD write speed
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:16x
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:10x
  • DVD read speed
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:8x
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:24x
  • Weight
    • VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR:3.2 kg
    • VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR:3.34 kg

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Comparison of VERSA M320 P4M 2.4GHZ/512KB 512MB 60GB 15TFT DVD-RW XPP 1YR PURR, VERSA P520 P-M 1.3GHZ/1MB 256MB 30GB 15TFT DVD/CDRW XPP 3YR PURR
36 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")38.4 cm (15.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1024 x 768 pixels1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio4:34:3
Contrast ratio (typical)750:1750:1
Processor1 differ
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.3 GHz
Processor front side bus400 MHz400 MHz
Cache internalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MB
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.5 GB0.25 GB
Internal memory typeDDR-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory1 GB1 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers60 GB30 GB
Graphicsidentical
Maximum graphics card memory0.032 GB0.032 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersAudio Codec AD1981A (3D surround sound), Audio controller: Embedded in the M1535+Audio Codec AD 1981BVolume control by HW volume,control wheel/3-D Surround power:/MPEG support:1 & 2/2xintegrated stereo speaker at front side.2 speakers (stereo)
Optical drive2 differ
CD read speed24x24x
CD write speedDiffers16x10x
DVD read speedDiffers8x24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers10/100 netwerkadapter on-boardMiniPCI solution 802.11b (Intel PRO/Wireless 2100)., GbE LAN (10/100/1000) onmotherboard
Ports & interfaces1 differ
I/O portsDiffersUSB ports: 4x USB 2.0 (2x back /2x left side) Parallel port 1x 25pin D-sub (back) Serial port: 1x 9pin D-sub (back) PS/2 port: 1x (back) IrDA port: 1x (front) IEEE 1394 port: No Audio jack ports: Head phone, Mic In and H/W volume (Front) Modem RJ-11 port: 1x (backe) LAN RJ-45 port: 1x (back) TV-outUSB ports: 4x USB 2.0 (2x back side / 2x left side) Parallel port 1x 25pin D-sub (back side) Serial port: 1x 9pin D-sub (back side) PS/2 port: 1x (back side) IdDA port: 1x IEEE 1394 port: No Audio jack ports: Head phone, Mic In and H/W volume (Front side) Modem RJ-11 port: 1x (back side) LAN RJ-45 p
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard type87 keys – standard layout87 keys – standard layout
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersMicrosoft Office 2003 Basic (OEM) [ EUR 159.00 Excl. BTW ] Microsoft Office 2003 SBE (OEM) [ EUR 219.00 Excl. BTW ] Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer XP Communication: Microsoft Outlook Express XP Soft DVD: PowerDVD 4.0 XP (only for DVD or combo DVD/CD-RW models) Soft CD writer: RecordNow DX (onlBrowser: Microsoft Internet Explorer XP Communication: Microsoft Outlook Express XP Soft DVD: PowerDVD 4.0 XP (only for DVD or combo DVD/CD-RW models) Soft CD writer: RecordNow DX (only for combo DVD/CD-RW models) Antivirus: Norton Antivirus 2002 Others: MS Works 7.0 Drivers: Microsoft Windows 2000
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows XP Professional (NL) (OEM)MicrosoftWindows XP Professional or Windows XP Home Edition
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one4400 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one3 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100/240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers3.2 kg3.34 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs327 x 269.5 x 37 mm327 x 269.5 x 40 mm
Hard driveidentical
Diskette drive memoryKnown for one1.44 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Security featuresDiffersRecovery partition HDD2 levels passwordsKensington slotRecovery partition HDD:Yes 2 levels passwords: Yes Kensington slot: Yes PIN Code: Yes (Personal Identification Number)
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell Li-Ion – 4400mAHUp to 3 hours battery life(target)Unknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneUSB external port replicatorUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® 855GM
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C

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