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HP Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC vs MSI Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 23identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:43.2 cm (17")
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:40.6 cm (16")
  • Display resolution
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1440 x 900 pixels
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:1366 x 768 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:16:10
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:16:9
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:RM-74
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:SI-40
  • Processor frequency
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2.2 GHz
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:2 GHz
  • Internal memory
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:4 GB
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:1 GB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:8 GB
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:4 GB
  • Total storage capacity
    • Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC:320 GB
    • Megabook VR630-045NE AMD Mobile Sempron SI-40:160 GB

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Comparison of Pavilion dv7-1230ed Entertainment Notebook PC, VR630-045NE
76 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Display3 differ
Display diagonalDiffers43.2 cm (17")40.6 cm (16")
Display resolutionDiffers1440 x 900 pixels1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:1016:9
Display surfaceKnown for oneMattUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffersRM-74SI-40
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2 GHz
Processor cacheKnown for one1 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cache typeKnown for oneL2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAMD Mobile Sempron
Memory2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB1 GB
Internal memory typeDDR2-SDRAMDDR2-SDRAM
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one2 x 2 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB4 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers320 GB160 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Card reader integratedYesYes
Optical drive typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDVD Super Multi
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersAMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650UMA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one1.789 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers3D Sound Blaster ProHigh Definition Audio
Number of built-in speakers22
Built-in subwooferYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network3 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet LAN
Wireless technologyDiffersIEEE 802.11b/g802.11BG
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one2.0+EDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces6 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity44
eSATA ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports11
HDMI ports quantityDiffers10
DVI portNoNo
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity11
Firewire (IEEE 1394) portsDiffers10
Headphone outputs11
S/PDIF out portDiffersNoYes
Microphone inYesYes
Docking connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotDiffersYesNo
Modem (RJ-11) portsDiffers01
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboardidentical
Pointing deviceKnown for oneTouchpadUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Basic
Bundled softwareKnown for oneMicrosoft 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 CenterUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers86
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers3.46 kg2.54 kg
WidthDiffers396 mm347 mm
DepthDiffers285 mm246 mm
HeightKnown for one45 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.68 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.55 cm
Other features2 differ
Infrared data portDiffersYesNo
Internal modemDiffersNoYes
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Packaging contentidentical
Mouse includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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