Processor in Gateway MX3414 is Turion X2 Dual 1.6GHz and in BenQ R23.G13 is Turion64 1.8GHz.
Screen size on BenQ R23.G13 is larger, 15 comparing to 14.1 on Gateway MX3414.
If you think you will need more memory then you'll known than 1GB on Gateway MX3414 is better than 0.5GB on BenQ R23.G13.
Gateway MX3414 could be described as less heavier with its 2.4kg, comparing to 2.8kg other laptop has.
More hard disk space were available at Gateway MX3414 (100GB is contast to 60GB).
If you need bluetooth don't forget the fact that it is available only at BenQ R23.G13 laptop.
Infrared connection has only BenQ R23.G13.
Firewire isn't built in any .
No PCMCIA on model BenQ R23.G13. It is needed by some TV cards for laptops.
Only Gateway MX3414 have cardreader inside.
These laptops don't have DVI output to allow you to see screen on bigger modern TFT monitors.
MX3414 drives XP Media Center and R23.G13 drives XP Home operating system.
Only Gateway MX3414 has some additional software : Works 8.5, Money 2006.
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