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HP Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC vs HP Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC

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  • 61specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 52identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:39.1 cm (15.4")
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1280 x 800 pixels
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1440 x 900 pixels
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:QL-64
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:RM-74
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2.1 GHz
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2.2 GHz
  • Discrete graphics card model
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3450
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
  • Number of battery cells
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:6
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:8
  • Weight
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2.65 kg
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:3.46 kg
  • Width
    • Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC:357 mm
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:396 mm

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Comparison of Pavilion dv5-1220ed Entertainment Notebook PC, Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC
67 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers39.1 cm (15.4")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1280 x 800 pixels1440 x 900 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceMattMatt
Processor2 differ
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneAMDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneAMD AthlonUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelDiffersQL-64RM-74
Processor frequencyDiffers2.1 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache1 MB1 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Memoryidentical
Internal memory4 GB4 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 2 GB2 x 2 GB
Maximum internal memory8 GB8 GB
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3450AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Discrete graphics card memory0.512 GB0.512 GB
Maximum graphics card memory1.789 GB1.789 GB
Audioidentical
Audio system3D Sound Blaster Pro3D Sound Blaster Pro
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Networkidentical
Networking featuresGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyIEEE 802.11b/gIEEE 802.11b/g
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth version2.0+EDR2.0+EDR
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
eSATA ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports11
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portNoNo
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorYesYes
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotYesYes
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Bundled softwareMicrosoft Internet Explorer; Windows Mail; Adobe Reader; HP MediaSmart suite; Windows Media Player; Windows Photo Gallery; DVD Play; Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker; Cyberlink DVD Suite; Windows Media CenterMicrosoft Internet Explorer; Windows Mail; Adobe Reader; HP MediaSmart suite; Windows Media Player; Windows Photo Gallery; DVD Play; Windows Movie Maker, Windows DVD Maker; Cyberlink DVD Suite; Windows Media Center
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers68
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg3.46 kg
WidthDiffers357 mm396 mm
DepthDiffers259 mm285 mm
Height (front)Known for one3.49 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one4.19 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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