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HP Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC vs HP Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC

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  • 107specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 91identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:1440 x 900 pixels
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:2 GB
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:3 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:160 GB
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:320 GB
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon X1350
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:0.128 GB
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:0.256 GB
  • Audio system
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:High Definition Audio
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:3D Sound Blaster Pro
  • Wireless technology
    • Compaq 6820s Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 2048M/160G 17" WXGA+ DVD+/-RW DL WVST Bus Notebook PC:IEEE 802.11a/b/g
    • Pavilion dv6830ed Entertainment Notebook PC:IEEE 802.11b/g

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124 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 1 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory upgradeKnown for one4 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers160 GB320 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD±RW
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon X1350NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.256 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition Audio3D Sound Blaster Pro
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/gIEEE 802.11b/g
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers01
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
TV-outDiffersNoYes
TV-out typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceS-Video
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM965 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.95 kg3.1 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm357 mm
DepthDiffers285 mm257 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm40 mm
Other featuresidentical
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211503Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.45 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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