Both of these laptop models came with Turion64 1.8GHz central processor processor.
We like more HP dv8301nr 17" inch screen than BenQ R23.G13's 15" size.
For people who likes higher screen resolutions, 1440x900 on dv8301nr might be more preferable than 1024x768 on R23.G13 screen.
The amount of RAM memory was 0.5GB on both laptops.
Both HP dv8301nr and BenQ R23.G13 on our test use same type of RAM memory - DDR2.
If you plan to move your notebook around frequently, BenQ R23.G13 have weight only 2.8kg, but HP dv8301nr is much heavier - 3.63kg.
More storage for multimedia (mpeg, avi) were available at HP dv8301nr (more conforable space on hard disk).
If you have bluetooth devices if you buy HP dv8301nr you will need external bluetooth device which is not excellent idea.
Infrared, which is useful for communication with some mobile phones is available only on BenQ R23.G13.
There are firewire built-in only on HP dv8301nr.
No PCMCIA on model BenQ R23.G13. It is needed by some TV cards .
Modem is built in both laptops.
Only model dv8301nr have cardreader inside.
These notebooks don't have DVI output to allow you to see screen on some bigger modern monitors.
The number of USB ports is 4 on both.
Laptops are able to use standard 54Mbit/s wireless connection.
dv8301nr drives XP Media Center and R23.G13 drives XP Home operating system.
There are additional software only on HP dv8301nr and it is Works 8.5, Money 2006.
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