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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 EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone

130specifications compared
46differ
84identical
23known 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")
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:30.7 cm (12.1")
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
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone: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
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:SL9400
Processor frequency
- 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:2.4 GHz
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:1.86 GHz
Processor cache
- 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:3 MB
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:6 MB
Processor socket
- 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:Socket 479
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:BGA 956
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
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:17 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
- EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:7.1

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Comparison of 8730w, EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone
153 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 EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone 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")	30.7 cm (12.1")
Display resolutionDiffers	1440 x 900 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor7 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8600	SL9400
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.4 GHz	1.86 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	6 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 479	BGA 956
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 SL9000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingKnown for one	R1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	17 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	7.1
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Processor technologyKnown for one	Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	8 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility FireGL V5725	Intel® GMA X4500HD
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.512 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.256 GB	0.384 GB
Audio2 differ
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersDiffers	2	1
Audio includedDiffers	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array	High Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader Software
Networkidentical
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	4	2
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 slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
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	2 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
Rear portsDiffers	1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC power	1 AC power; 1 external VGA monitor
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel® PM45 Express	Intel® GS45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard typeDiffers	101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys	Full-sized
Keyboard layoutKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AZERTY
Software2 differ
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
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	HP Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Genuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options availableDiffers	No	Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesDiffers	Yes	No
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 StateDiffers	Yes	No
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 Technology	Yes	Yes
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	36689
Processor codeKnown for one	SLGDZ	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers	35 x 35 mm	22 x 22 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.25 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
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	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Operational conditions2 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)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	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	ENERGY STAR qualified configurations available
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers	3.4 kg	1.36 kg
WidthDiffers	393 mm	282 mm
DepthDiffers	282 mm	214 mm
HeightDiffers	32 mm	25 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	393 x 282 x 32 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Differs	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 7.5 lb	Weight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.19 lb
Hard drive1 differ
Storage drive typeDiffers	250 GB 5400 rpm SATA II	120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA II
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	Intel GMA X4500HD
Other features8 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Battery typeDiffers	8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion	6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-Ion
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 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 3-cell (31 WHr), 6-cell (55 WHr) or 9-cell (83 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	V.92	V.92
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 2 with vPro technology capable
Docking solutionDiffers	HP 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 slotsDiffers	1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 media reader	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slot
Multimedia featuresDiffers	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	High Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; 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 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, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffers	AC, 1	AC, 1000
Multi-bay devicesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Optional external Multibay II devices
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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