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HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC vs HP Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 49identical
  • 23known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:1200 x 800 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:1.73 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:1 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:0.5 GB
  • Internal memory type
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:DDR2-SDRAM
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:DDR-SDRAM
  • Total storage capacity
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:80 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:60 GB
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:0.128 GB
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:0.064 GB
  • Audio system
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:HP Premier•Sound
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:HP Premier•16-bit
  • Serial ports quantity
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:1
    • Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC:0

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Comparison of Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC, Compaq nx8220 Business Notebook PC
85 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Display1 differ
Display diagonal39.1 cm (15.4")39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1200 x 800 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Centrino w/ Intel SpeedStep
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 0.5 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers80 GB60 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Mobility Radeon X600AMD Mobility Radeon X600
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.064 GB
Graphics card interfacePCI ExpressPCI Express
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHP Premier•SoundHP Premier•16-bit
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetNetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, BluetoothIntel Mini PCI Card
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity33
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorNoNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity11
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeType IIType II
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports11
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outYesYes
TV-out typeS-VideoS-Video
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
I/O portsKnown for one1 x dockingUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneDual-pointUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional
Bundled softwareDiffersInterVideo WinDVD Creator, HP Client Manager, HP One-Touch Button, HP Mobile, Synaptics Touchpad, HP Help, HP Wireless Assistant, Sonic RecordNow!, InterVideo WinDVDInterVideo WinDVD Creator
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
Battery life with optional 2nd batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 h
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 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 - 90%5 - 90%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.77 kg2.63 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source356 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source254 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)356 x 264 x 28 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools HP DriveLock HP TPM Embedded Security Module
Infrared data portYesYes
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8-cell
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90W AC
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceData/Fax
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x SD
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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