Core Duo T2050 1.6GHz was built in Gateway MP6954 laptop comparing to Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz in Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G.
We prefere more 17" monitor on Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G than 15.4" monitor on Gateway MP6954.
Gateway MP6954 came with more RAM memory - 2GB comparing to 1GB on Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G.
Both Gateway MP6954 and Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G on our test had same amount of maximum RAM memory they can support - 2GB.
On both laptops in use is DDR2 memory.
Gateway MP6954 weights 2.95kg, but Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G is less suitable for travellers with 3.81kg.
Graphic card in use in Gateway MP6954 is Intel 950 and in notebook Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G is Nvidia Go 7400.
Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G seems to be better for gamers with 64MB of dedicated video memory.
More storage for multimedia were available at Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G (greater space on hard disk).
Gateway MP6954 has faster hard drive (with 5400rpm).
Bluetooth dongle available only at Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G is usefull if one have bluetooth devices like cameras, phones, etc.
Infrared isn't built in any laptop.
Both laptops have PCMCIA which allows to connect some TV cards for laptops.
Note that no one could take advantage of fast internet connections (1Gbit/s).
Cardreader in Gateway MP6954 can read 4 different card types and in Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G can read 1 different card types.
It is bad that these notebooks cannot be connected to some new LCD monitors since they don't have DVI.
Advantage of Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G is existance of TV output.
Gateway MP6954 only has TV input.
Laptops are able to use standard 54Mbit/s wireless .
Both of these came with XP Media Center operating system.
Software which came with Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G is Works 8.3, Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0, Premiere Elements 2.0 and with Sony Vaio VGN-AR230G is Works 8.5, Money 2006.
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