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Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business vs HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)

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  • 126specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 82identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 39.1 cm (15.4")
    • 30.7 cm (12.1")
  • Display resolution
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • T9600
    • SL9400
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.8 GHz
    • 1.86 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 478
    • BGA 956
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 35 W
    • 17 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 10.5
    • 7.1
  • Processor technology
    • Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
    • Intel Centrino w/ vPro

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EliteBook 8530w Intel® Core™2 Duo T9600 39.1 cm (15.4") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 320 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770M Windows Vista Business

Model 8530w

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EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR)View product
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1680 x 1050 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersT9600SL9400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz1.86 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo SL9000 Series
SteppingKnown for oneE1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs10.57.1
Processor technologyDiffersIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProIntel Centrino w/ vPro
Memoryidentical
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Memory clock speedKnown for one800 MHz
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB120 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA II
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Maximum HDD capacityDiffers80 GB160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one120 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® FX 770MIntel® GMA X4500HD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.384 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHigh 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
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2
Audio includedDiffersHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone arrayHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetIntel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, YIntel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers42
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
I/O portsDiffers4 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-452 USB 2.0 ports (3 USB 2.0 ports when configured without integrated optical drive), VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® GS45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTY
Software2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning FrameworkHP Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent
Compatible operating systemsDiffersGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556336689
Processor codeKnown for oneSLG9F
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm22 x 22 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for one5 h
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 80 °C0 - 35, 5 - 35
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-40 - 80 °C-20 - 60 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 95, 5 - 90
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
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.86 kg1.45 kg
WidthDiffers355 mm282 mm
DepthDiffers263.5 mm214 mm
HeightKnown for one28.2 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.5 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one282.3 x 214.3 x 25.2 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.19 lb
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one77 x 60 x 181 mm
Package weightKnown for one2.8 kg
Hard drive2 differ
Storage drive typeDiffers320 GB 7200 rpm SATA120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II
Storage drive controllerDiffersSATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State DriveSATA II, SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm)
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffersNVIDIA Quadro FX 770MIntel GMA X4500HD
Other features7 differ
Battery typeDiffers8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
Minimum storage drive spaceDiffers250 GB80 GB
Power requirementsDiffersExternal 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 BatteryExternal 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Docking solutionDiffersHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)HP 2400/2500 Ultra-Light Docking Station, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsDiffersSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card ReaderSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slot
Protection toolsDiffersHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card ReaderHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACAC, 1
Power supply typeKnown for oneExternal 65-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Manageability featuresKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capable
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devices
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYes

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