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HP Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 vs Samsung Q310 XE2V 8400

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  • 101specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 75identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:1680 x 1050 pixels
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:P8600
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:2.4 GHz
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:Socket 479
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:R1
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:9
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:8.5
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq 6730b Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600:2 GB
    • Q310 XE2V 8400:3 GB

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Comparison of 6730b, Q310 XE2V 8400
141 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
SteppingDiffersR1M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs98.5
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, MS Pro, SD, XD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 4500MHDNVIDIA® GeForce® 9200M GS
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with optional integrated VGA webcam; VoIP ready)HD
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with optional integrated VGA webcam; VoIP ready)Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersBroadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel 802.11a/b/g/draft-n mini-pci card, Bluetooth; 3G Broadband, YIntel 5000 a/b/g/N
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
TV-outDiffersYesNo
TV-out typeKnown for oneS-VideoUnknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for one4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, serial portUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel GE45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad + Scroll zoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows Vista Business 64-bit, Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556835569
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSL3BU
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one5 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington LockUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95, 5 - 90Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.7 kg2 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs34 x 356 x 266 mm322 x 241 x 38 mm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneIntel GMA 4500MHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one160 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one90W HP Smart AC Adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Special featuresKnown for oneTouch-sensitive controlsUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56KUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port replicator (all sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 ExpressCard/54, Media Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2Unknown — not stated by the source

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