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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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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
    • 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 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE 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 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE 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 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:0.5 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 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE 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 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:HP Premier, Sound 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 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:0
  • Motherboard chipset
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:Intel® 915GM Express
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:Intel® 915PM Express
  • Weight
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:2.77 kg
    • Compaq nx8220 Intel Pentium-M 740 512M/80G 15.4" WXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics WXP HE Notebook PC:2.6 kg

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77 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1200 x 800 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNot supported
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz1.73 GHz
Processor technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel SpeedStep
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1 GB0.5 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storageidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers0.128 GB0.064 GB
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wireless complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Serial ports quantityDiffers10
I/O portsDiffers1 x docking1x HP Travel Battery 1x Docking
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard typeKnown for oneDual-pointUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Windows XP Home
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindows XP ProfessionalUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.77 kg2.6 kg
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ProtectTools HP Drivelock
Wake-on-LAN readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceV.92
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x Type I/II PCMCIA (16/32-bit) 1x Integrated Smart Card Reader 1x Secure Digital
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source

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