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HP Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M vs Samsung N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 75identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Brown, Grey
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:Black
  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:46.7 cm (18.4")
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:33.8 cm (13.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Processor generation
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:i5-520M
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:i5-2537M
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.93 GHz
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:2.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.4 GHz
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:1.4 GHz
  • System bus rate
    • Pavilion dv8-1100eb Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M:2.5 GT/s
    • N NP-900X3A laptop Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2537M:5 GT/s

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168 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBrown, GreyBlack
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaptop
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers46.7 cm (18.4")33.8 cm (13.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor13 differ
Processor generationDiffersIntel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
Processor modelDiffersi5-520Mi5-2537M
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.93 GHz2.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz1.4 GHz
System bus rateDiffers2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-500 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i5-2500 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersArrandaleSandy Bridge
SteppingDiffersC2J1
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs35 W17 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x161x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one382 MUnknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one81 mm²Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs1814
Memoryidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers640 GB128 GB
Total HDDs capacityKnown for one640 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of HDDs installedDiffers21
HDD capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for oneSATAUnknown — not stated by the source
HDD speedKnown for one7200 RPMUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics5 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 230MIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics card familyDiffersNVIDIAIntel
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers500 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs766 MHz900 MHz
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one2.815 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0x116
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDSRS 3D
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneAltec LansingUnknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 W
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.0+HS
Integrated 4G WiMAXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces8 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers41
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers01
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers10
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputsDiffers21
ExpressCard slotDiffersYesNo
TV-in portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Pointing deviceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouchpad
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source87
Softwareidentical
Trial softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Office Home & Student 2007, Norton Online BackupUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft Internet Explorer Windows Live Messenger Adobe Reader Adobe Flash PlayerUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features13 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)DiffersNoYes
Embedded options availableDiffersYesNo
Graphics & IMC lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersYesNo
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers1.02.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one36 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDDiffers4734154619
Processor package sizeDiffersrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x2831 x 24 (BGA1023)
Supported instruction setsDiffersSSE4.1/4.2AVX
Intel Identity Protection Technology versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSR03W
Power1 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers120 W40 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers3.98 kg1.35 kg
WidthKnown for one436 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthDiffers286 mm328.5 mm
Height (front)Differs3.37 cm1.59 cm
Height (rear)Differs4.37 cm1.63 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs436 x 286 x 43.7 mm328.5 x 227 x 16.3 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source227 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Remote control includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other features1 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 h

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