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HP Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC vs HP Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC

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  • 104specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 79identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:38.1 cm (15")
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:1400 x 1050 pixels
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:T7200
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:T5600
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:2 GHz
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:1.83 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:4 MB
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:Socket 479
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:Socket 478
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:12
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:11
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC:Intel® GMA 950
    • Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon X1600

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Comparison of Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC, Compaq nc8430 Intel Core™2 Duo Processor T5600 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA DVD+/-RW DL WXP Pro Notebook PC
137 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers38.1 cm (15")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1400 x 1050 pixels1280 x 800 pixels
Processor6 differ
Processor modelDiffersT7200T5600
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz1.83 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers4 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479Socket 478
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T7000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1211
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino DuoUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one1 GBUnknown — 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Storageidentical
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA 950AMD Mobility Radeon X1600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.224 GB0.256 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for oneHP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphoneUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Networkidentical
Networking featuresKnown for oneBroadcom Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIntel Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g, MOW2, Bluetooth, YUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inDiffersNoYes
Docking connectorDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Parallel ports quantityDiffers10
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for one4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone, integrated microphone, AC power, RJ-11, RJ-45, lock slot, S-video TV out, Firewire (1394a), parallel, serialUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 945GM ExpressIntel® 945PM Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad + Pointing Stick
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Softwareidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows Media Player 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneFreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com, Windows Vista capableUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features1 differ
Processor ARK IDDiffers2725527254
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, HP Drivelock, optional Smart Card Reader, TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Kensington lock slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C0 - 80 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs20 - 60 °C-40 - 80 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 95, 5 - 90
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers329 mm358 mm
DepthDiffers267 mm259 mm
HeightDiffers30 mm28 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneIntel GMA 950Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Power managementKnown for one6-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately), 12-cell HP Ultra-Capacity Battery (sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one65W Smart ACUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one56KUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station, HP Monitor StandsUnknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one1 x express cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional External Multibay II devicesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, HP Drivelock, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint SensorUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source56 Kbit/s
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 kg

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