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Product comparison · 2 laptops

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

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

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.2 cm (17")
    • 39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • 1440 x 900 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • P8600
    • T8300
  • Processor front side bus
    • 1066 MHz
    • 800 MHz
  • Stepping
    • R1
    • M0
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 25 W
    • 35 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 9
    • 12
  • Processor technology
    • Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
    • Intel Centrino w/ vPro

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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

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Compaq 8510p Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 2048M/120G 15.4" WXGA AG DVD+/-RW WVST Bus Notebook PCView product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneMobile workstation
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneMatt
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600T8300
Processor front side busDiffers1066 MHz800 MHz
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T8000 Series
SteppingDiffersR1M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs912
Processor technologyDiffersIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProIntel Centrino w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB120 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GB
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one80 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility FireGL V5725AMD Mobility Radeon HD 2600
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Audio includedDiffersHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone arrayHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
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 & interfaces5 differ
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
I/O portsDiffers4 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 monitor4 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 one1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC power
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® PM965 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Keyboard typeDiffers101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeysFull-sized
Software2 differ
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning FrameworkAdditional 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 systemsDiffersGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, Genuine Windows 2000, SuSE Linux Enterpise Desktop 10
Processor special features3 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556833099
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSLAPR
Battery1 differ
Battery life (max)Differs4.25 h5 h
Security1 differ
Security management descriptionDiffersStandard: 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 CardKensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70, 5 - 350 - 35 °C
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
WeightDiffers3.4 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers393 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one32 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one393 x 282 x 32 mm
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 7.5 lb
Height (front)Known for one2.8 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one250 GB 5400 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA II, SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State Drive
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffersATI Mobility FireGL V5725ATI Mobility Radeon X2600
Other features7 differ
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GB
Power requirementsDiffersExternal 120-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast ChargeExternal 90W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise
Manageability featuresDiffersHP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabledIntel Centrino with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionDiffersHP 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 slotsDiffers1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 media readerSlots 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 oneHigh 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
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, integrated Smart Card Reader, HP Disk Sanitizer
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, 1AC, UP
Power managementKnown for one8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery (52WHr), optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery (95WHr)
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devices
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211503
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNo
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYes

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