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HP Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop vs HP Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 68identical
  • 77known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:Black, Silver
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:Intel Pentium Mobile
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:T4200
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:T6600
  • Processor frequency
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:2 GHz
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:1 MB
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:2 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Compaq Presario CQ71-235SA Intel Pentium Mobile T4200 Laptop:LGA 3647 (Socket P)
    • Pavilion dv3-2230ea Entertainment Notebook PC:Socket 478

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174 specifications
Design1 differ
Product typeKnown for oneLaptopUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, SilverBlack
Form factorKnown for oneClamshellUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
HD typeKnown for oneHD+Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor8 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Pentium MobileIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersT4200T6600
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor socketDiffersLGA 3647 (Socket P)Socket 478
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Pentium T4000 Series for MobileIntel Core 2 Duo T6000 Series
TjunctionDiffers105 °C90 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1011
Memoryidentical
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA® GeForce® G105M
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneIntel® GMAUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneIntel® GMA 4500MHDUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.302 GB
Audioidentical
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Optical driveidentical
Optical drive interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.11b/g
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
eSATA ports quantityDiffers01
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Thunderbolt ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
ExpressCard slotDiffersNoYes
SmartCard slotDiffersNoYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Microphone connectivityKnown for one3.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
TV-outKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Parallel ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Serial ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 USB 2.0 (3rd shared with eSATA port), 1 HDMI connector, 1 eSata + USB connector, 1 VGA port, 1 RJ45 ethernet connector, 1 headphones-out, 1 mic-in, consumer ir
Keyboardidentical
Numeric keypadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows keysKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source101 key compatible
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows 7 Home Premium
Operating system architectureKnown for one32-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRecovery partition (including possibility to recover system, applications and drivers separately); Optional re-allocation of recovery partition; Recovery CD/DVD creation tool; Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009 (60 days live update); Notebook Help & Support Microsoft Internet Explorer; Windows L
Processor special features2 differ
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers3725137255
Processor codeDiffersSLGJNSLGF5
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.05 kg2.13 kg
WidthDiffers412 mm327 mm
DepthDiffers277 mm221 mm
Height (front)Differs3.61 cm3.18 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.49 cm3.53 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source327 x 221 x 31.8 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one520 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one109 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source455 x 110 x 345 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA Hard Disk Drive
Storage drive partitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceup to 12 GB partition for system recovery
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 2302 MB total graphics memory with 512 MB dedicated
Other featuresidentical
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32.7 cm x 22.1 cm x 3.18 cm (min H) / 3.53 cm (max H)
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6-cell Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery
Chassis typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRhett 1.1
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90W AC
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcewith HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Internal modemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Driver software for optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP TouchSmart, HP Total Care Setup, HP Total Care Advisor, HP ProtectSmart, Cyberlink DVD Suite; Windows Media center, Windows Mail; HP Games Console with hours of free game play, Norton Online Backup (30-day trial)
Expansion slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 ExpressCard/34 Slot
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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