Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370 vs HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC

84specifications compared
21differ
63identical
54known for one product only

Key differences

Display surface
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:Matt
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:Gloss
Processor model
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:P7370
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:T5870
Processor cache
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:3 MB
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:1066 MHz
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:800 MHz
Processor socket
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:Socket 478
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:45 nm
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:65 nm
Stepping
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:R0
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370:25 W
- Compaq 2230s Notebook PC:35 W

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Comparison of 2230s, Compaq 2230s Notebook PC
138 specifications	A HP 2230s Intel® Core™2 Duo P7370 Model 2230s View product	B HP Compaq 2230s Notebook PC View product
Designidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	30.7 cm (12.1")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceDiffers	Matt	Gloss
Processor11 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P7370	T5870
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequency	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P7000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Penryn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	7.5	10
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 °C
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	3 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	160 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffers	DVD±RW	DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memory	0.384 GB	0.384 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	HD
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	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
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	Yes	Yes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n	Intel 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
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	0	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
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	3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express	Intel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-sized
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), Roxio Creator Business 10
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution Technology	No	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37117	37034
Processor codeDiffers	SLGF9	SLAZR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)	3.5 h	3.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.68 kg	1.68 kg
Width	294 mm	294 mm
Depth	226 mm	226 mm
Height (front)	2.8 cm	2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	294 x 226 x 28 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11 a/b/g/n
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 4-cell (37 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	V.92
Docking solutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/34 slot, 1 Secure Digital slot
Protection toolsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP ProtectTools, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Enhanced Drive Lock, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-10 - 65 °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%
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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