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HP Compaq 6720s vs HP Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC

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  • 110specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 66identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq 6720s:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq 6720s:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1680 x 1050 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Compaq 6720s:Intel Pentium Mobile
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Compaq 6720s:T5270
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:T9300
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq 6720s:1.4 GHz
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2.5 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq 6720s:2 MB
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Compaq 6720s:Socket 478
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
  • Processor lithography
    • Compaq 6720s:65 nm
    • Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:45 nm

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Comparison of Compaq 6720s, Compaq 8710w Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 2048M/200G 17" WSXGA+WVA DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC
143 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1680 x 1050 pixels
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium MobileIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT5270T9300
Processor frequencyDiffers1.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers2 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 478LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers65 nm45 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersMeromPenryn
SteppingDiffersM0C0
TjunctionDiffers100 °C105 °C
Processor core voltage (AC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.062 - 1.150 V
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers291 M410 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers143 mm²107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs712.5
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino w/ vPro
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one667 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB200 GB
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X3100NVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh DefinitionHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Audio includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersFast EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11a/b/gIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers36
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers01
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeDiffersNoType II
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-sized
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows XP ProfessionalWindows Vista Business
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Backup and Recover Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, HP Client Management Interface, HP Performance Tuning Framework
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, Genuine Windows 2000, SuSE Linux Enterpise Desktop 10
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3309633917
Processor codeDiffersSLALKSLAYY
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington Lock slot, Symantec Norton Internet Security, HP Privacy Filter (optional)
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C-20 - 70 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-40 - 80 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 95, 5 - 90
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL, CSA, FCC, ENERGY STAR 4.0, ICES, GS, A-Tick, CCC, VCCI, MIC, BSMI, CE Marking, BNCI, BELUS, CIT, GOST, ICCP, SABS, UKRSERTCOMPUTERMCAD: AutoDesk AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor, AutoDesk Revit, Bentley MicroStation, Dassault CATIA V5, UGS I-DEAS 10, I-DEAS 11, UGS/PLM Unigraphics NX, NX2, NX3, UGS Solidedge, PTC Pro/E 2001 Mechanica, PTC Pro/E Wildfire Mechanica, SolidWorks, MSC.Patran, SensAble, CoCreate OneSpace Designer, ICEM Su
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers2.49 kg3.4 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source393 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source275 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs358.00 x 266.80 x 32.30 mm33 x 393 x 275 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Quadro FX 3600M
Other features2 differ
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP Extended Life Battery, optional HP Ultra-Capacity Battery
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Modem typeDiffersV.9256K
Docking solutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP External MultiBay II (all sold separately)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSlots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 6-in-1 media reader
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional external Multibay II devices
Protection toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card reader
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersACAC, UP

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