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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 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC

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  • 58specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 46identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC has 80 x 800 pixels more display resolution than the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC (1280 x 800 pixels vs 1200 x 800 pixels). The HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC has 0.53 GHz more processor frequency than the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC (2.26 GHz vs 1.73 GHz). The HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC has 0.5 GB more internal memory than the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC (1 GB vs 0.5 GB). Audio system: HP Premier•Sound on the HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC, HP Premier, Sound 16-bit on the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC. Wireless technology: Intel Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth on the HP Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC, mini-PCI Intel, Y on the HP Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC.

  • Display resolution
    • 1280 x 800 pixels
    • 1200 x 800 pixels
  • Processor frequency
    • 2.26 GHz
    • 1.73 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • 1 GB
    • 0.5 GB
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • 0.128 GB
    • 0.064 GB
  • Audio system
    • HP Premier•Sound
    • HP Premier, Sound 16-bit
  • Serial ports quantity
    • 1
    • 0
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Intel® 915GM Express
    • Intel® 915PM Express
  • Weight
    • 2.77 kg
    • 2.6 kg

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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 oneNot supported
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor cache2 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side bus533 MHz533 MHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel SpeedStep
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memory2 GB2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one2 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity80 GB80 GB
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD±RWDVD±RW
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD
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, Sound 16-bit
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetoothmini-PCI Intel, Y
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for oneIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Ports & interfaces2 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
I/O portsDiffers1 x docking1x HP Travel Battery 1x Docking
USB 1.1 ports quantity00
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for oneDual-point
Software1 differ
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 – DVD Authoring
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMicrosoft Windows XP Home
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP Professional
Poweridentical
AC adapter power90 W90 W
DC-in jackYesYes
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 kg2.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)356 x 264 x 28 mm356 x 264 x 28 mm
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneHP ProtectTools HP Drivelock
Infrared data portYesYes
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneNo
Internal modemYesYes
Modem speed56 Kbit/s56 Kbit/s
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92
Expansion slotsKnown for one1x Type I/II PCMCIA (16/32-bit) 1x Integrated Smart Card Reader 1x Secure Digital
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneAC
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensington

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