Laptop HP dv9008nr uses Turion64 X2 1.6GHz CPU, and laptop HP dv9008nr uses Turion X2 Dual 1.6GHz CPU.
We like more HP dv9008nr 17" inch screen than Gateway MX3414's 14.1" size.
Both HP dv9008nr and Gateway MX3414 on our test had same amount of RAM memory - 1GB.
The RAM memory in use on both laptops is DDR2.
If you have to move laptop around frequently, Gateway MX3414 have weight only 2.4kg, but HP dv9008nr is heavier - 3.54kg.
Graphic card in use in HP dv9008nr is Nvidia Go 6150 and in notebook Gateway MX3414 is Nvidia Go 6100.
When running they both took up to 128MB of memory from mainboard for graphic card.
100GB were on its hard drives.
HP dv9008nr has faster hard drive (with 5400rpm).
Firewire (IEEE 1394) isn't built in Gateway MX3414.
These laptops have PCMCIA.
Modem is built in both laptops.
Cardreaders are available in both laptops.
Disadvantage of both is lack of DVI output for connection to some modern TFT monitors.
Advantage of HP dv9008nr is existance of TV output.
Both of these came with XP Media Center .
Software which came with both laptops are Works 8.5, Money 2006.
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