Product comparison · 2 laptops

Samsung NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red vs Samsung NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro

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  • 13known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 0.46 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red (1.66 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Samsung NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has 134 MHz more processor front side bus than the Samsung NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red (667 MHz vs 533 MHz). The Samsung NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red has 0.5 GB more internal memory than the Samsung NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro (1 GB vs 0.5 GB). Only the Samsung NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red has Bluetooth. Only the Samsung NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro has S/PDIF out port.

  • Display diagonal
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:1280 x 768 pixels
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:5:3
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:16:10
  • Processor family
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:Intel® Core™ Solo
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:Intel® Core™ Duo
  • Processor frequency
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:1.2 GHz
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:1.66 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:533 MHz
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:667 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:1 GB
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:0.5 GB
  • Memory slots
    • NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red:1x SO-DIMM
    • NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro:2x SO-DIMM

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Comparison of NP-Q40T001 - Intel Core Solo U1400, 1024MB, 60GB, 12.1" TFT, Win XP Pro, Red, NP-R55 - Intel Core Duo T2300, 512MB, 60GB, 15.4" TFT, Win XP Pro
67 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 768 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioDiffers5:316:10
Processor3 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ SoloIntel® Core™ Duo
Processor frequencyDiffers1.2 GHz1.66 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busDiffers533 MHz667 MHz
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers1x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity60 GB60 GB
HDD speedDiffers4200 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelIntel® GMA 950Intel® GMA 950
Maximum graphics card memory0.128 GB0.128 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHDAUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakers22
Cameraidentical
Front cameraNoNo
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LANFast Ethernet, Wireless LAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth 2.0+EDRIEEE 802.11a/b/g
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outDiffersNoYes
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel 945GMS ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersCyberLink DVD Norton AntiVirus (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 Samsung Network Manager Samsung Theme Easybox Samsung Update Plus Magic Doctor Magic KeyboardNorton AntiVirus 2005 (trial) Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 AV Station Premium/Viewer Samsung Battery Manager Samsung Network Manager EasyBox Samsung Update Plus Magic Keyboard Magic Doctor CDS Firstware Pro
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltage100/240 V100/240 V
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.14 kg2.68 kg
WidthDiffers287.7 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers197.5 mm261.8 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm33.9 mm
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneBIOS Boot-up PasswordUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneData/Fax V.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source

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