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HP EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400 vs HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)

129specifications compared
21differ
108identical
28known for one product only

Key differences

Processor technology
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:Intel Centrino 2
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Internal memory
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:2 GB
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):1 GB
Docking connector
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:Yes
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):No
SmartCard slot
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:Yes
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):No
Operating temperature (T-T)
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:0 - 35 °C
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):0 - 35, 5 - 35
Storage relative humidity (H-H)
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:5 - 95%
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):5 - 95, 5 - 90
Storage drive controller
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:SATA (5400 rpm)
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):SATA, SATA (5400 rpm)
Video card features
- EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400:Intel GMA X4500HD
- EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR):Intel GMA 4500MHD

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Comparison of 2730p, EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)
157 specifications	A HP EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400 Model 2730p View product	B HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)View product
Designidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Displayidentical
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 surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor model	SL9400	SL9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	1.86 GHz	1.86 GHz
Processor cache	6 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socket	BGA 956	BGA 956
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor series	Intel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	17 W	17 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)	7.1	7.1
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyDiffers	Intel Centrino 2	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	800 MHz
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	120 GB	120 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	SD	SD
Maximum HDD capacity	160 GB	160 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA X4500HD	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
Maximum graphics card memory	0.384 GB	0.384 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software	HD
Audio includedDiffers	High Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)	10/100/1000 NIC
Networking typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers	Intel 802.11 a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, UNDP WWAN, Y	802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	2	2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	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 portsDiffers	2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45	2 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 headphone/line-out; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 docking connector; 1 battery connector; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC power
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GS45 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	QWERTY
Keyboard typeDiffers	Full-sized	101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys
Software1 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffers	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional) HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent
Compatible operating systems	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	Yes	Yes
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 ID	36689	36689
Processor package size	22 x 22 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells	6	6
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
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
Security management descriptionDiffers	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)	Standard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2 (disabled where use is restricted by law), Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer f
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35, 5 - 35
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	5 - 95, 5 - 90
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight	1.7 kg	1.7 kg
Width	290 mm	290 mm
Depth	212 mm	212 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	290 x 212 x 28.2 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.74 lb
HeightKnown for one	28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Hard drive1 differ
Storage drive type	120 GB 5400 rpm SATA	120 GB 5400 rpm SATA
Storage drive controllerDiffers	SATA (5400 rpm)	SATA, SATA (5400 rpm)
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffers	Intel GMA X4500HD	Intel GMA 4500MHD
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features5 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeDiffers	6-cell (44 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery	6-cell (44 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
Minimum storage drive space	80 GB	80 GB
Power requirementsDiffers	External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 6-cell (44 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Battery	External 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	External 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	56K	56K
Intel segment tagging	Enterprise	Enterprise
Manageability featuresDiffers	Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable	HP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabled
Docking solution	HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base, HP External MultiBay II	HP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base, HP External MultiBay II
Expansion slotsDiffers	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slot	1 Express Card/54; 1 secure digital An optional Integrated Smart Card Reader is available and replaces the ExpressCard/54.
Multi-bay devices	Optional external Multibay II devices	Optional external Multibay II devices
Multimedia featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Protection tools	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC	AC, 1
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	180 x 380 x 80 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	1.4 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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