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ASUS M70VN-7T003G, UK vs HP EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business

109specifications compared
30differ
79identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:43.2 cm (17")
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:1920 x 1200 pixels
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor model
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:T9400
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:T9600
Processor frequency
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:2.53 GHz
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:2.8 GHz
Processor socket
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:Socket 479
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:Socket 478
Stepping
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:E0
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:E1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:9.5
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:10.5
Internal memory
- M70VN-7T003G, UK:4 GB
- EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business:2 GB

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Comparison of M70VN-7T003G, UK, 8530w
164 specifications	A ASUS M70VN-7T003G, UK View product	B HP EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business Model 8530w View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1200 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	T9400	T9600
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.53 GHz	2.8 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	Socket 478
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	E0	E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9.5	10.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	800 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one	2 x 2 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	1 TB	320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffers	SATA	SATA II
HDD speedDiffers	5400 RPM	7200 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	MMC, SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	NVIDIA® GeForce® 9650M GT	NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.512 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	Azalia (HDA)	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	4	2
Audio includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Audio system full duplexKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio system direct 3D soundKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11b/g/n	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	2.1+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out portDiffers	Yes	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	No	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	No	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, eSATA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-sized
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	88	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows Vista Ultimate	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	ASUS DVD 6-in-1 WinDVD8 BD Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.0 NERO 8 Essentials Power2Go	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one	Norton Internet Security 2008	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	No	No
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	No	No
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35562	35563
Processor codeDiffers	SLGEK	SLG9F
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 h
Battery capacityKnown for one	5200 mAh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	4.7 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for one	BIOS	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD user passwordKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 95%
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, S
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.78 kg	2.86 kg
WidthDiffers	410 mm	355 mm
DepthDiffers	298 mm	263.5 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one	3.84 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one	3.94 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	77 x 60 x 181 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 kg
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 GB 7200 rpm SATA
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State Drive
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NVIDIA Quadro FX 770M
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	Yes	No
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	56K
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Enterprise
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Protection toolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	1.3 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Swivel webcamKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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