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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 Samsung X360 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9300

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 35differ
  • 69identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.2 cm (17")
    • 33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1440 x 900 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • P8600
    • SU9300
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 1.2 GHz
  • Processor front side bus
    • 1066 MHz
    • 800 MHz
  • Processor socket
    • Socket 479
    • BGA 956
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • 25 W
    • 10 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • 9
    • 6

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172 specifications
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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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Samsung

X360 Intel® Core™2 Duo SU9300

Model X360

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Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneMobile workstation
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Product colourKnown for oneBlack
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Processor8 differ
Processor modelDiffersP8600SU9300
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.2 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers1066 MHz800 MHz
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo SU9000 Series
SteppingKnown for oneR1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W10 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs96
Processor technologyDiffersIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProIntel Centrino 2
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB128 GB
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATA
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPM
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one80 GB
SSD capacityKnown for one128 GB
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility FireGL V5725Intel® GMA X4500
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.256 GB0.384 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioHD
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Speaker powerKnown for one1.5 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit LAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y802.11 a/b/g/n
Integrated wireless LAN, type of network I/F chipKnown for oneIntel WiFi Link 5100
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
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
Line-inKnown for oneYes
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® GM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpad
Keyboard typeKnown for one101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one82
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning FrameworkMcAfee VirusScan, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Samsung Update Plus, Magic Doctor, CyberLink DVD Suite, Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial), Samsung Easy Battery Manager, Samsung Easy Network Manager, Samsung Easy Display Manager, Samsung Easy Speed Up Manager, Samsung Recovery Solution III
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Processor special features4 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556836695
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGDZ
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm22 x 22 mm
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for one4.25 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one60 W
Securityidentical
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
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known 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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg1.29 kg
WidthDiffers393 mm311 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm228 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 one1.65 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.09 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
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
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92
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 camera resolution (numeric)Known for one1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for one24x
CD write speedKnown for one24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for one16x
DVD-R write speedKnown for one8x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for one4x
DVD+R write speedKnown for one8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for one2.4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for one4x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for one5x
DVD read speedKnown for one8x
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYes

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