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HP EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone vs Samsung X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400

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  • 108specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 74identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:30.7 cm (12.1")
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:35.8 cm (14.1")
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:SL9400
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:P8400
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:1.86 GHz
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:6 MB
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:3 MB
  • Processor socket
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:BGA 956
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:Socket 478
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP)
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:17 W
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:25 W
  • CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:7.1
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:8.5
  • Internal memory
    • EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone:2 GB
    • X460 Intel® Core™2 Duo P8400:3 GB

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Comparison of EliteBook 2530p + FREE Vodafone, X460
168 specifications
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers30.7 cm (12.1")35.8 cm (14.1")
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 cd/m²
Processor7 differ
Processor modelDiffersSL9400P8400
Processor frequencyDiffers1.86 GHz2.26 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB3 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 956Socket 478
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo SL9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceM0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs17 W25 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs7.18.5
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1066 MHz
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB250 GB
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersIntel® GMA X4500HDNVIDIA® GeForce® 9200M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one0.384 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio2 differ
Audio systemDiffersHigh Definition AudioREALTEK ALC262-VC2-GR
Number of built-in speakersDiffers12
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 W
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, integrated mono speaker, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader SoftwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
CD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24x
CD rewrite speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16x
DVD-R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4x
DVD-RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD+R write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4x
DVD+RW write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x
DVD-RAM write speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5x
DVD read speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8x
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit Ethernet100/1000 Ethernet UTP
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y802.11a/b/g/n
Integrated wireless LAN, type of network I/F chipKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel WiFi Link 5100
Ports & interfaces5 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers23
HDMI ports quantityDiffers01
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Line-inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
I/O portsKnown for one2 USB 2.0 ports (3 USB 2.0 ports when configured without integrated optical drive), VGA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear portsKnown for one1 AC power; 1 external VGA monitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® GS45 ExpressIntel® PM45 Express
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpadTouchpad + Scroll zone
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Trial softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicrosoft Office 2007
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Recovery Manager, HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management AgentMcAfee Virus Scan, Omnipass 5.01.10, Samsung Recovery Solution III, Samsung MagicDoctor, Easy Battery Manager, Easy Display Manager, Easy Network Manager, Easy SpeedUp Manager, Samsung Update Plus, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows Vista Enterprise, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers3668935569
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSL3BU
Processor package sizeDiffers22 x 22 mm35 x 35 mm
Poweridentical
AC adapter output voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 V
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBIOS
HDD user passwordKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.36 kg1.84 kg
WidthDiffers282 mm330 mm
DepthDiffers214 mm245.7 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.12 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.22 cm
HeightKnown for one25 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for oneWeight varies by configuration and component. Starting at 3.19 lbUnknown — not stated by the source
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSerial ATA-150
Storage drive typeKnown for one120 GB 5400 rpm 1.8-inch SATA IIUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other features2 differ
Modem typeDiffersV.92ITU V.92
Supplied AC adapter typeDiffersAC, 1000AC
Battery typeKnown for one6-cell (55 WHr) high capacity Lithium-IonUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 65W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 3-cell (31 WHr), 6-cell (55 WHr) or 9-cell (83 WHr) Lithium-Ion batteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Manageability featuresKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 with vPro technology capableUnknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP 2400/2500 Ultra-Light Docking Station, External MultiBay II, HP Monitor Stand, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for oneSlots available for additional devices: 1 ExpressCard/54 slot, Secure Digital slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-bay devicesKnown for oneOptional external Multibay II devicesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia featuresKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio support w/24-bit DAC; Integrated mono speaker; Integrated dual-microphone array; Touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute; Stereo headphone/line out; Stereo microphone in; Optional 2 MP Webcam with Business Card Reader SoftwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, optional Smart Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneENERGY STAR qualified configurations availableUnknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneIntel GMA X4500HDUnknown — not stated by the source

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