Core Duo T2050 1.6GHz was built in Gateway MP6954 laptop comparing to Core Duo T2300 1.6GHz in BenQ R55.G24.
Screen size on both models(Gateway MP6954 and BenQ R55.G24) is 15.4".
To runs many programs at once we've found Gateway MP6954 better with its 2GB of RAM than BenQ R55.G24 with 1GB. More memory means less swapping.
BenQ R55.G24 is lighter with its weight of 2.8kg, comparing to 2.95kg at other laptop.
Video card inside MP6954 is Intel 950 and other laptop has Nvidia Go 7400 inside.
We like that video card on BenQ R55.G24 have own video memory (128MB) and therefore its faster since it doesn't use main memory and mainboard controller is less loaded.
Gateway MP6954 had more capacity of hard drive (120GB, comparing to 80GB).
If you have bluetooth devices if you buy Gateway MP6954 you will need external bluetooth dongle which is not excellent idea.
No built-in infrared device in any laptops.
Both laptops have PCMCIA which allows to connect some TV cards for laptops.
For some rare location without proper Internet connection, you might need modem which is available in both laptops in this rating.
Both notebooks have cardreader which supports 4 different card types.
These laptops don't have DVI output to allow you to see its screen on some bigger modern TFT monitors.
Advantage of Gateway MP6954 is existance of TV input.
The number of USB ports is 4 on both.
Laptops are able to use standard 54Mbit/s wireless connection.
Quite disadvantage of both models is lack of web camera which is needed for Internet telephony.
MP6954 drives XP Media Center and R55.G24 drives XP Home operating system.
Only Gateway MP6954 has some additional software : Works 8.5, Money 2006.
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