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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 8730w

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 108identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • 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 8730w:1920 x 1200 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 8730w:T9600
  • 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 8730w:2.8 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 8730w: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 8730w:Socket 478
  • 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
    • EliteBook 8730w:E1
  • 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 8730w: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
    • EliteBook 8730w:10.5

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149 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600T9600
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.8 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
SteppingDiffersR1E1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs910.5
Memoryidentical
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one80 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Total HDDs capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 GB
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility FireGL V5725NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2700M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.256 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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, eSATA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Rear portsKnown for one1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC powerUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard typeDiffers101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeysFull-sized
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesDiffersYesNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556835563
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSLG9F
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for one4.25 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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 CardMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 70, 5 - 35-20 - 70 °C
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one393 x 282 x 32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 7.5 lbUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive typeKnown for one250 GB 5400 rpm SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneSATA II, SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State DriveUnknown — not stated by the source
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffersATI Mobility FireGL V5725NVIDIA Quadro FX 2700M
Other features3 differ
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-IonUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffersExternal 120-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast ChargeExternal 150W or 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 Battery
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneHP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabledUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsDiffers1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 media readerSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader
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 SoftwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, 1AC

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