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HP EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business vs HP Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC

127specifications compared
45differ
82identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:43.2 cm (17")
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:1440 x 900 pixels
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
Processor model
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:P8600
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:T8300
Processor front side bus
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:1066 MHz
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:800 MHz
Stepping
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:R1
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:25 W
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:9
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:12
Processor technology
- EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business:Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
- Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC:Intel Centrino w/ vPro

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Comparison of 8730w, Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC
156 specifications	A HP EliteBook 8730w Intel® Core™2 Duo P8600 Mobile workstation 43.2 cm (17") 2 GB DDR2-SDRAM 250 GB AMD Mobility FireGL V5725 Windows Vista Business Model 8730w View product	B HP Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PC View product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for one	Mobile workstation	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of origin	China	China
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	43.2 cm (17")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Matt
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	T8300
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socket	Socket 479	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	R1	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
Tjunction	105 °C	105 °C
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	9	12
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyDiffers	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro	Intel Centrino w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory upgradeDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	250 GB	120 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one	80 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility FireGL V5725	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memory	0.256 GB	0.256 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffers	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio includedDiffers	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y	Intel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n mini-pci card, Bluetooth, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers	0	1
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffers	No	Type II
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
I/O portsDiffers	4 USB 2.0; 1 1394a; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 headphone/line-out; 1 docking connector; 1 HDMI; 1 battery connector; 1 eSATA; 1 AC power; 1 external VGA monitor	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, HDMI (sold separately), stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Rear portsKnown for one	1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC power	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® PM965 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeDiffers	101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys	Full-sized
Software2 differ
Operating system installedKnown for one	Windows Vista Business	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareDiffers	HP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework	Additional software available from the Web: HP Client Manager, Java Card Security for HP ProtectTools Preloaded software: HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Backup and Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, HP Client Management Interface, HP QuickLook (Wi
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, Genuine Windows 2000, SuSE Linux Enterpise Desktop 10
Processor special features3 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35568	33099
Processor codeDiffers	SLGDZ	SLAPR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cells	8	8
Battery life (max)Differs	4.25 h	5 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Security management descriptionDiffers	Standard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools, integrated Smart Card	Kensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	-20 - 70, 5 - 35	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-40 - 80 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs	5 - 95%	5 - 95, 5 - 90
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	MCAD: 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	2.8 kg
WidthDiffers	393 mm	357 mm
DepthDiffers	282 mm	260 mm
HeightKnown for one	32 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	393 x 282 x 32 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 7.5 lb	Unknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.8 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one	250 GB 5400 rpm SATA II	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for one	SATA II, SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State Drive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffers	ATI Mobility FireGL V5725	ATI Mobility Radeon X2600
Other features7 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeKnown for one	8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	250 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	External 120-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge	External 90W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem typeDiffers	V.92	56K
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Enterprise	Unknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresDiffers	HP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabled	Intel Centrino with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionDiffers	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)	HP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in1 NAS Docking, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsDiffers	1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 media reader	Slots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 1 Secure digital slot
Multimedia featuresKnown for one	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated stereo speakers; 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	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsDiffers	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, integrated Smart Card Reader, HP Disk Sanitizer
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC, 1	AC, UP
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery (52WHr), optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery (95WHr)
Multi-bay devicesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optional external Multibay II devices
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43211503
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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