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HP Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station vs HP Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC

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  • 102specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 69identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor family
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:Intel® Core™2 Duo
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:Intel Pentium Mobile
  • Processor model
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:T9600
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:T5800
  • Processor frequency
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:2.8 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2 GHz
  • Processor cache
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:6 MB
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2 MB
  • Processor front side bus
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:1066 MHz
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:800 MHz
  • Processor lithography
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:45 nm
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:65 nm
  • Processor codename
    • Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station:Penryn
    • Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC:Merom

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Comparison of Elitebook 8730w + Advanced Docking Station, Pavilion dv7-1150ed Entertainment Notebook PC
141 specifications
Display1 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor13 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™2 DuoIntel Pentium Mobile
Processor modelDiffersT9600T5800
Processor frequencyDiffers2.8 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers6 MB2 MB
Processor front side busDiffers1066 MHz800 MHz
Processor lithographyDiffers45 nm65 nm
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core 2 Duo T9000 SeriesIntel Core 2 Duo T5000 Series
Processor codenameDiffersPenrynMerom
SteppingDiffersE1M0
TjunctionDiffers105 °C85 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsDiffers410 M291 M
Processing Die sizeDiffers107 mm²143 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs10.510
Processor technologyKnown for oneIntel Centrino 2 w/ vProUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Memory slotsKnown for one2x SO-DIMMUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 2 GB
Storage2 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB500 GB
HDD speedDiffers7200 RPM5400 RPM
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi DL
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMMC, SD
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2700MNVIDIA® GeForce® 9200M GS
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers0.512 GB0.25 GB
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.535 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneHigh Definition AudioUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio includedKnown for oneHigh Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone arrayUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneGigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Y802.11b/g WLAN
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers10
I/O portsKnown for one4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, eSATA, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), HDMI, power connector, docking connector, secondary battery connector, RJ-11, RJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneIntel® PM45 ExpressUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard typeKnown for oneFull-sizedUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceQWERTY
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista BusinessWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Recovery Manager (Vista Only), HP Client Manager Software, HP Client Configuration Management Agent, HP OpenView PC Configuration Management Solutions, HP Performance Tuning FrameworkUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneGenuine Windows XP Professional, SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special features4 differ
Idle StatesKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)DiffersYesNo
Processor ARK IDDiffers3556335581
Processor codeDiffersSLG9FSLB6E
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Security management descriptionKnown for oneMcAfee Security Solution, Kensington Lock slot, HP Privacy Filter (optional)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 70 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 80 °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 oneMCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, SUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers3.4 kg3.46 kg
WidthDiffers393 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers282 mm285 mm
HeightDiffers32 mm45 mm
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for oneNVIDIA Quadro FX 2700MUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneExternal 150W or 120W HP Smart AC adapter, HP Fast Charge Technology 8-cell (73 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery, optional HP (52 WHr) Extended Life Battery, optional HP (95 WHr) Ultra-Capacity BatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal modemDiffersYesNo
Modem speedKnown for one56 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for oneV.92Unknown — not stated by the source
Docking solutionKnown for oneHP Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, 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, Media Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for oneHP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, HP Fingerprint Sensor, HP Disk Sanitizer, integrated Smart Card ReaderUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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