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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 nw8240 Mobile Workstation

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 47identical
  • 69known 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 nw8240 Mobile Workstation:1920 x 1200 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 nw8240 Mobile Workstation:2.13 GHz
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon X600
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:AMD Mobility FireGL V5000
  • 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 nw8240 Mobile Workstation:HP Premier•Sound 16-bit
  • 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 nw8240 Mobile Workstation:Intel® 915PM Express
  • Pointing device
    • Compaq nc8230 Intel Pentium-M 780 1024M/80G 15.4" WSXGA WVA DVD+/-RW Multibay Graphics modem WXP Pro Notebook PC:Touchpad
    • Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation:Touchpad + Pointing Stick

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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, PG818EA
125 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1920 x 1200 pixels
Processor1 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source770
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Processor frequencyDiffers2.26 GHz2.13 GHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSocket 479
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32-bit
Processor seriesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium M 700 Series
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDothan
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
FSB ParityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source144 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storageidentical
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD±RWUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon X600AMD Mobility FireGL V5000
Graphics card interfaceKnown for onePCI ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHP Premier•SoundHP Premier•Sound 16-bit
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet/Fast Ethernet/Gigabit EthernetNetXtreme Gigabit (10/100/1000 NIC) PCI Express Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffersIntel Wireless LAN 802.11b/g, BluetoothIntel LAN 802.11b/g, Bluetooth
Ports & interfacesidentical
I/O portsKnown for one1 x dockingUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® 915GM ExpressIntel® 915PM Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Pointing Stick
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 WinDVDHP One-Touch Button Software HP Mobile Print Driver Synaptics Touchpad Driver HP Help & Support HP Wireless Assistant Sonic RecordNow! InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player InterVideo WinDVD Creator – DVD Authoring; HP Client Manager Software Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Insider™Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 bit
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27597
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL868
Processor package sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Conflict-Free processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Batteryidentical
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 h
Number of battery cellsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
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 sourceNo
Wake-on-Ring readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Type I/II PCMCIA
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — 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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