Product comparison · 2 laptops

HP nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500 vs NEC Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY

57specifications compared
26differ
31identical
95known for one product only

Key differences

Display diagonal
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:39.1 cm (15.4")
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:38.1 cm (15")
Display resolution
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:1680 x 1050 pixels
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:16:10
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:4:3
Processor frequency
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:2 GHz
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:1.73 GHz
Processor front side bus
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:667 MHz
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:533 MHz
Internal memory
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:1 GB
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:0.5 GB
Internal memory type
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:DDR2-SDRAM
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:DDR-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory
- nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500:4 GB
- Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY:2 GB

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Comparison of nc8430, Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY
152 specifications	A HP nc8430 Intel® Core™ Duo T2500 Model nc8430 View product	B NEC Versa P550 - Intel Pentium M740, 512MB, 60GB, Win XP Pro, AZERTY View product
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	39.1 cm (15.4")	38.1 cm (15")
Display resolutionDiffers	1680 x 1050 pixels	1400 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers	16:10	4:3
Processor2 differ
Processor familyKnown for one	Intel® Core™ Duo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one	T2500	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	1.73 GHz
Processor front side busDiffers	667 MHz	533 MHz
Processor socketKnown for one	Socket 479	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor lithographyKnown for one	65 nm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor operating modesKnown for one	32-bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor seriesKnown for one	Intel Core Duo T2000 Series	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codenameKnown for one	Yonah	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bus typeKnown for one	FSB	Unknown — not stated by the source
FSB ParityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SteppingKnown for one	C0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for one	31 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scenario Design Power (SDP)Known for one	0 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
TjunctionKnown for one	100 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for one	151 M	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processing Die sizeKnown for one	90 mm²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for one	12	Unknown — not stated by the source
ECC supported by processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel SpeedStep
Memory3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	1 GB	0.5 GB
Internal memory typeDiffers	DDR2-SDRAM	DDR-SDRAM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	4 GB	2 GB
Memory upgradeKnown for one	4 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	80 GB	60 GB
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDD interfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ultra-ATA/100
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon X1600	AMD Mobility Radeon X300
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers	0.256 GB	0.064 GB
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	HP Premier Sound	Audio Codec Conexant CX20468
Audio includedKnown for one	HP Premier Sound High Definition Audio 24-bit DAC, headphone jack, microphone jack, integrated microphone, Digital EQ, Advanced audio power management	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Network1 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit LAN, Wireless LAN
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, Y	Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionKnown for one	2.0+EDR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	3	4
ExpressCard slotKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
SmartCard slotDiffers	Yes	No
TV-in portDiffers	Yes	No
Serial ports quantityDiffers	1	0
I/O portsKnown for one	3 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, headphone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for one	Intel® 945PM Express	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard layoutDiffers	QWERTY	AZERTY
Keyboard typeKnown for one	Full-sized	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard number of keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	86
Windows keysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Keyboard euro keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Adobe Acrobat Reader, HP Help & Support Center, HP Mobile Printing Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP OpenView Radia Management Agent, InterVideo WinDVD - DVD Player, Sonic Digital Media Plus HP Backup & Recovery Manager, HP Quick Launch Buttons, HP Wireless Assistant	PowerCinema 4.0 RecordNow 7 Norton Antivirus 2005 (90 days) Easy Crypto DeLuxe
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	FreeDOS, Windows 2000 drivers available on www.hp.com, Windows Vista capable, Windows Vista Premium ready	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor special featuresidentical
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Embedded options availableKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Execute Disable BitKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Idle StatesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel 64Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Clear Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Demand Based SwitchingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Dual Display Capable TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Enhanced Halt StateKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel FDI TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Fast Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Flex Memory AccessKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Rapid Storage TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® InTru™ 3D TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Insider™Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Known for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Quick Sync Video TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Physical Address Extension (PAE)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor ARK IDKnown for one	27236	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor codeKnown for one	SL9K2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor package sizeKnown for one	35 x 35 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Conflict-Free processorKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4400 mAh
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for one	90 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100/240 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.42 A
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19 V
Securityidentical
Security management descriptionKnown for one	Kensington lock slot, integrated Smart Card Reader (Smart Card sold separately), Symantec Norton Internet Security	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	0 - 80 °C	5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 80 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	5 - 95, 5 - 90	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.7 kg	2.9 kg
WidthDiffers	358 mm	330 mm
DepthDiffers	259 mm	268 mm
HeightDiffers	28 mm	36 mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	358 x 259 x 28 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Videoidentical
Video card featuresKnown for one	ATI Mobility Radeon X1600	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffers	No	Yes
Power managementKnown for one	8-cell Lithium-Ion, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	External 90W Smart AC adapter 8-cell Lithium-Ion battery, secondary 8-cell HP Extended Life Battery (sold separately)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeDiffers	56K	Data/Fax v92
Docking solutionKnown for one	HP Basic Docking Station, HP Advanced Docking Station, HP External MultiBay II, HP Adjustable Notebook Stand (all sold separately)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Expansion slotsKnown for one	1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, integrated Smart Card Reader, Secure Digital slot Slots available for additional devices: 1 Type I/II PC Card slot supports both 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit cards, 1 integrated Smart Card reader, 1 Secure digital slot	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-bay devicesKnown for one	Optional external Multibay II devices	Unknown — not stated by the source
Protection toolsKnown for one	HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Drivelock, HP TPM Embedded Security Chip, HP Biometric Fingerprint Sensor (optional)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Recovery partition HDD NEC Instant Recovery BIOS Passwords
Drive baysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5"
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CE Mark & CB
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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