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HP 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard vs HP EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC

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  • 111specifications compared
  • 51differ
  • 60identical
  • 49known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:1280 x 800 pixels
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:16:10
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:16:9
  • Processor family
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:P8700
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:i5-520M
  • Processor threads
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:2
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:4
  • Processor frequency
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:2.53 GHz
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • 6730b + LA2205wg + 2008 120W Docking Station + USB Laser Mouse + USB Standard Keyboard:L2
    • EliteBook 8540p Notebook PC:Smart Cache

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160 specifications
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i5
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersP8700i5-520M
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor boost frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.93 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.4 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479BGA 956
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.518
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1333 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneDDR2-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 GB
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDNVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 5100M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nIntel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology, Y
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
eSATA ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
TV-outDiffersYesNo
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 DisplayPort; 1 external VGA monitor; 1 1394a; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 AC power; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 eSATA; 1 docking connector; 1 secondary battery connector
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel GE45 ExpressIntel® QM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSpill-resistant keyboard with drain
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Recovery Manager (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP Support Assistant (available with Windows 7 or Vista only), HP QuickLaunch Buttons Software, HP QuickLook 3, HP QuickWeb, HP Power Assistant, HP Connection Manager, HP Wireless Assistant, HP SkyRoom, Microsoft Office Professional 2007
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; SUSE Linux Enterprise 11
Processor special features16 differ
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)DiffersNoYes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffersNo1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700647341
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1/4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGFEUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for one6 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMcAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Setup Password, DriveLock Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, Kensington Lock slot, Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTo
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2.95 kg
WidthDiffers356 mm373.5 mm
DepthDiffers266 mm251.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.4 cm3.24 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source374 x 252 x 32 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm) Solid State Drive
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA NVS 5100
Other features1 differ
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion Battery
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 90W HP Smart AC Adapter (travel use), HP Fast Charge 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion Battery
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K V.92
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP USB 2.0 Docking Station, HP Essential USB 2.0 Port Replicator, HP Monitor Stand, HP Basic Adjustable Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 Media Card Reader

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