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HP Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop

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  • 109specifications compared
  • 39differ
  • 70identical
  • 65known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:43.9 cm (17.3")
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:1600 x 900 pixels
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:1440 x 900 pixels
  • HD type
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:HD+
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:WXGA+
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:16:9
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:16:10
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:P7350
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:SP9400
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:2 GHz
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:2.4 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:3 MB
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:6 MB
  • Processor socket
    • Pavilion dv7-2157ca Intel® Core™2 Duo P7350 Laptop:Socket 479
    • ThinkPad T400s Intel® Core™2 Duo SP9400 Laptop:BGA 956

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174 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.9 cm (17.3")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display resolutionDiffers1600 x 900 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
HD typeDiffersHD+WXGA+
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:916:10
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Dual-screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor5 differ
Processor modelDiffersP7350SP9400
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479BGA 956
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P7000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo SP9000 Series
SteppingKnown for oneR0Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9
Memory1 differ
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneSO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB128 GB
Storage mediaDiffersHDDSSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one5400 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeKnown for oneDVD Super Multi DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of SSDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneAMD Mobility Radeon HD 4530Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card modelDiffersNot availableIntel® GMA 4500MHD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® GMA
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers3D Sound Blaster ProHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11gUnknown — not stated by the source
Data networkKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
4G WiMAXKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Gigabit ethernet
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces7 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers32
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers21
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
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) portsDiffers10
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
Keyboard2 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadThinkPad UltraNav
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Business
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3675036693
Processor codeKnown for oneSLGE3Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mm22 x 22 mm
Idle StatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one90 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power auto-sensingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Operational conditions5 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C5 - 43 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%5 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 65%5 - 95%
Operating altitudeDiffers-15 - 3048 m0 - 2438 m
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one-15 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.52 kg1.77 kg
WidthDiffers412.6 mm337 mm
DepthDiffers277 mm241.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.32 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.1 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one345 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome office, Small Business

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