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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 Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + Port Replicator

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 81identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.2 cm (17")
    • 39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • 1440 x 900 pixels
    • 1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor model
    • P8600
    • P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 2.26 GHz
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 479
    • Socket 478
  • Stepping
    • R1
    • M0
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 9
    • 8.5
  • Internal memory type
    • DDR2-SDRAM
    • DDR3-SDRAM

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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

Model 8730w

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Lenovo

ThinkPad R500 + Port ReplicatorView product
Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneMobile workstation
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
SteppingDiffersR1M0
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs98.5
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
Memory2 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB160 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GB
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one80 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility FireGL V5725AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioConexant Azalia Audio Codec
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Speaker powerKnown for one2 W
Network2 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, YIEEE 802.11a/g/n
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for one4 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
Rear portsKnown for one1 external VGA monitor; 1 AC power
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Keyboard typeKnown for one101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556835569
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSL3BU
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Differs4.25 h4.1 h
Security1 differ
Cable lock slot typeDiffersKensingtonIBM
Security management descriptionKnown for oneStandard: 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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
HDD user passwordKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70, 5 - 35
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 80 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%
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 & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg2.73 kg
WidthDiffers393 mm358.6 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm260 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm38.5 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
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
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneATI Mobility FireGL V5725
Other features2 differ
Battery typeKnown for one8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one250 GB
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 120-watt Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Modem typeDiffersV.92V.90
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterprise
Manageability featuresKnown for oneHP 3D DriveGuard; Intel Centrino 2 with vPro processor technology enabled
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 6-in-1 media 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 Software
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card Reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, 1AC
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNo

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