Core 2 Duo T7200 2.0GHz was built in Gateway MP8708 laptop comparing to Turion X2 Dual 1.6GHz in HP Pavilion dv9056ea.
On both models screen size is 17".
RAM memory was on both laptops 2GB.
With maximum 2GB of RAM it can support Gateway MP8708 can feel a bit more proud than HP Pavilion dv9056ea.
Graphic card in Gateway MP8708 is Intel 950 and in notebook HP Pavilion dv9056ea is Nvidia Go 7600.
Gateway MP8708 had more capacity of hard drive (160GB, comparing to 120GB).
Lack of bluetooth on Gateway MP8708 might mean that you need to buy externall bluetooth device for downloading and uploading pictures from mobile phone or camera.
Gateway MP8708 have lack of infrared communication device.
PCMCIA is available only on Gateway MP8708 and it is needed by some TV cards, external hard drives and external modems.
For some rare location without proper Internet connection, you might need modem which is available in both laptops in this rating.
Cardreaders are available in both laptops.
Disadvantage of both is lack of DVI output for connection to some modern TFT monitors.
HP Pavilion dv9056ea only has TV output.
These laptops aren't very good for Internet telephony because they haven't web camera.
Operating system on MP8708 is XP Media Center and on Pavilion dv9056ea is XP Home.
Only Gateway MP8708 has some additional software : Works 8.5, Money 2006.
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