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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400 vs HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation

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  • 123specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 85identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 30.7 cm (12.1")
    • 43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • SL9400
    • T9400
  • Processor frequency
    • 1.86 GHz
    • 2.53 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • BGA 956
    • Socket 479
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 17 W
    • 35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 7.1
    • 9.5
  • Processor technology
    • Intel Centrino 2
    • Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro

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EliteBook 2730p Intel® Core™2 Duo SL9400

Model 2730p

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EliteBook 8730w Mobile WorkstationView product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersSL9400T9400
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.53 GHz
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 479
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo SL9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.19.5
Processor technologyDiffersIntel Centrino 2Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
SteppingKnown for oneE0
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB320 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one160 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDNVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2700M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.384 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Audio3 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader SoftwareHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Audio includedDiffersHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader SoftwareHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11 a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, UNDP WWAN, YIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers24
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
I/O portsDiffers2 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-454 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
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GS45 ExpressIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional) HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management AgentHP 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 systemsDiffersGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features2 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers3668935562
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm35 x 35 mm
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGEK
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for one4.2 h
Securityidentical
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C-20 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 80 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers1.7 kg3.4 kg
WidthDiffers290 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers212 mm282 mm
HeightDiffers28 mm32 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one180 x 380 x 80 mm
Package weightKnown for one1.4 kg
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one120 GB 5400 rpm SATA
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA (5400 rpm)
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffersIntel GMA X4500HDNVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M
Other features5 differ
Battery typeKnown for one6-cell (44 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one80 GB
Power requirementsDiffersExternal 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 6-cell (44 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP 2700 Ultra-Slim BatteryExternal 150W or 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
Modem typeDiffers56KV.92
Manageability featuresKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionDiffersHP 2700 Ultra-Slim Expansion Base, HP External MultiBay IIHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsDiffersSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slotSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devices
Protection toolsDiffersHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card ReaderHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneMCAD: 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

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