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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 X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400

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  • 112specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 82identical
  • 63known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • 43.2 cm (17")
    • 35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Display resolution
    • 1440 x 900 pixels
    • 1280 x 800 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
    • 2 GB
    • 3 GB

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175 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

X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400

Model X460

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Designidentical
Product typeKnown for oneMobile workstation
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneGloss
Display brightnessKnown for one300 cd/m²
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
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one1066 MHz
Storageidentical
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GB
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for one80 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility FireGL V5725NVIDIA® GeForce® 9200M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioREALTEK ALC262-VC2-GR
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array
Speaker powerKnown for one3 W
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet100/1000 Ethernet UTP
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y802.11a/b/g/n
Integrated wireless LAN, type of network I/F chipKnown for oneIntel WiFi Link 5100
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
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
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard typeKnown for one101/102-key compatible keyboard with HP DuraKeys
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 Virus Scan, Omnipass 5.01.10, Samsung Recovery Solution III, Samsung MagicDoctor, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Display Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Update Plus, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office 2007
Processor special features3 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556835569
Processor codeDiffersSLGDZSL3BU
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8
Battery life (max)Known for one4.25 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one100 V
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
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYes
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS
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 & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg1.84 kg
WidthDiffers393 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm245.7 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 one2.12 cm
Height (rear)Known for one3.22 cm
Hard drive1 differ
Storage drive typeKnown for one250 GB 5400 rpm SATA II
Storage drive controllerDiffersSATA II, SATA (7200 rpm) SATA (5400 rpm) Solid State DriveSerial ATA-150
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.92ITU V.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-R Double Layer write speedKnown for one2.4x
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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