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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
Displayidentical
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor1 differ
Processor technologyDiffers	Intel Centrino 2	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	2 GB	1 GB
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
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8 GB
Storageidentical
HDD capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for one	SATA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphicsidentical
Graphics card familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel
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 versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
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
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
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
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 h
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 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
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 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
Battery typeDiffers	6-cell (44 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery	6-cell (44 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
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
Manageability featuresDiffers	Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable	HP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabled
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.
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
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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