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HP EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive vs HP ProBook 4720s Notebook PC

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  • 106specifications compared
  • 50differ
  • 56identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:43.9 cm (17.3")
  • Display resolution
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:1280 x 800 pixels
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:1600 x 900 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:16:10
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:16:9
  • Processor family
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:P8700
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:i3-350M
  • Processor threads
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:2
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:4
  • Processor frequency
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:2.53 GHz
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:2.26 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive:L2
    • ProBook 4720s Notebook PC:Smart Cache

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Comparison of EliteBook 8530p + Basic Messenger Carrying Case + USB Optical Travel Mouse + 250GB Pocket Media Drive, ProBook 4720s Notebook PC
147 specifications
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Country of originChinaChina
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHD+
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Processor15 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel® Core™ i3
Processor generationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3rd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersP8700i3-350M
Processor cores22
Processor threadsDiffers24
Processor frequencyDiffers2.53 GHz2.26 GHz
System bus rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 GT/s
Processor cache3 MB3 MB
Processor cache typeDiffersL2Smart Cache
Processor socketDiffersSocket 479BGA 1288
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm32 nm
Processor operating modes64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo P8000 SeriesIntel Core i3-300 Mobile Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynArrandale
Bus typeDiffersFSBDMI
FSB ParityNoNo
SteppingDiffersR0C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs25 W35 W
Tjunction105 °C105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16
PCI Express configurationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1x16
PCI Express slots versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M382 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs9.517
ECC supported by processorNoNo
Processor front side busKnown for one1066 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB3 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR2-SDRAMDDR3-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Differs1 x 2 GB1 x 1 + 1 x 2 GB
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM2x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers250 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceDiffersSATASATA II
HDD speedDiffers5400 RPM7200 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Maximum HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Graphics2 differ
On-board graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650AMD Mobility Radeon HD 4330
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.25 GB0.512 GB
Graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source667 MHz
Audioidentical
Audio systemHigh Definition AudioHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.1+EDR
Wireless technologyKnown for oneIEEE 802.11a/b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers43
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem (RJ-11) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
PS/2 ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial ports quantityKnown for one0Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Motherboard chipsetDiffersIntel® PM45 ExpressIntel® HM57 Express
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows 7 Professional
Processor special features14 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)NoNo
CPU configuration (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Embedded options availableNoNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyYesYes
Execute Disable BitYesYes
Graphics & IMC lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Idle StatesYesYes
Intel 64YesYes
Intel Clear Video TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Demand Based SwitchingNoNo
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Enhanced Halt StateYesYes
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersNoYes
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Flex Memory AccessDiffersNoYes
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyNoNo
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)DiffersNoYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)YesYes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)NoNo
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)NoNo
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)NoNo
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)DiffersNoYes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)DiffersNoYes
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Insider™NoNo
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)NoNo
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyNoNo
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyNoNo
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 bit
Processor ARK IDDiffers3700643529
Processor codeDiffersSLGFESLBPL
Processor package sizeDiffers35 x 35 mmrPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction setsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesDiffersNoYes
Conflict-Free processorNoNo
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 h
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2.86 kg2.97 kg
WidthDiffers355 mm411 mm
DepthDiffers263 mm266 mm
Height (front)Differs2.8 cm2.82 cm
Hard driveidentical
Storage drive controllerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA II (5400 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portNoNo
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem typeDiffersV.92No
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnterprise
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front cameraKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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