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HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC vs HP Compaq 6730s Notebook PC

99specifications compared
33differ
66identical
37known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:P8400
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:T5870
Processor frequency
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:2 GHz
Processor cache
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:3 MB
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:2 MB
Processor front side bus
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:1066 MHz
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:800 MHz
Processor socket
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:Socket 478
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithography
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:45 nm
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:65 nm
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:25 W
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:35 W
Tjunction
- Compaq 6730b Notebook PC:105 °C
- Compaq 6730s Notebook PC:100 °C

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Comparison of Compaq 6730b Notebook PC, Compaq 6730s Notebook PC
136 specifications	A HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC View product	B HP Compaq 6730s Notebook PC View product
Designidentical
Country of origin	China	China
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1280 x 800 pixels	1280 x 800 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Processor12 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P8400	T5870
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2.26 GHz	2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers	3 MB	2 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side busDiffers	1066 MHz	800 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	LGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyDiffers	45 nm	65 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameKnown for one	Penryn	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	M0	M0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs	25 W	35 W
TjunctionDiffers	105 °C	100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers	410 M	291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers	107 mm²	143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	8.5	10
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor technology	Intel Centrino 2	Intel Centrino 2
Memory1 differ
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots	2x SO-DIMM	2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 GB	4 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity	250 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Graphicsidentical
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio system	High Definition Audio	High Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers	2	2
Audio includedDiffers	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone (integrated dual-microphone array with optional integrated VGA webcam; VoIP ready)	High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated microphone
Cameraidentical
Front camera	No	No
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	Yes	Yes
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Ethernet/Fast Ethernet
Wireless technology	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	2.0+EDR	2.0+EDR
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4	4
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers	1	0
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connectorDiffers	Yes	No
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-outDiffers	Yes	No
TV-out typeKnown for one	S-Video	Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
I/O portsDiffers	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, serial port	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffers	Intel GE45 Express	Intel® PM45 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	Touchpad	Touchpad
Keyboard layout	QWERTY	QWERTY
Keyboard type	Full-sized	Full-sized
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Genuine Windows Vista Business 64-bit, Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Recovery Assistant, HP Help and Support Center, HP Universal Print Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Wireless Assistant, Roxio Creator 9 (for optional DVD+/-RW drives), Synaptics Touchpad Driver, PDF Complete (Vary by country) Optional preloaded software, Microsoft Office Ready: 60 day
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableDiffers	Yes	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle StatesKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	Yes	No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	35569	37034
Processor codeDiffers	SL3BU	SLAZR
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Kensington	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for one	McAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 35 °C	0 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 60 °C	-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.49 kg
WidthDiffers	356 mm	358 mm
DepthDiffers	265.4 mm	267 mm
HeightDiffers	33.6 mm	32.3 mm
Video1 differ
Video card featuresDiffers	Intel GMA 4500MHD	ATI Mobility Radeon HD 3430
Other features3 differ
Infrared data port	No	No
Power requirementsDiffers	90W HP Smart AC Adapter, 90W Smart Combo Adapter, HP Fast Charge 6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity Battery	External 65W HP Smart AC adapter, 90W HP Smart AC Adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (63 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Special featuresKnown for one	Touch-sensitive controls	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speed	56 Kbit/s	56 Kbit/s
Modem type	56K	56K
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand, HP Mobile Port replicator (all sold separately)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsDiffers	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Media Card Reader	Slots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, 4-in-1 Media Card Reader
Protection toolsDiffers	HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, optional integrated HP Fingerprint Sensor, optional integrated Smart Card Reader replaces ExpressCard)	HP ProtectTools, HP Security Manager, HP Spare Key, HP File Sanitizer, HP Disk Sanitizer
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
UNSPSC-code	43211503	43211503

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