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HP Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC vs HP Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC

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  • 67specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 58identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor manufacturer
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:AMD
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:Intel
  • Processor family
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:AMD Athlon
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:Intel® Core™2 Duo
  • Processor model
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:QL-65
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:T6500
  • Processor cache
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1 MB
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2 MB
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:MMC, SD, xD
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:MMC, SD
  • Maximum graphics card memory
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:1.79 GB
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:2.302 GB
  • Wireless technology
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:802.11 a/b/g/n WLAN
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:802.11 b/g
  • Docking connector
    • Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC:Yes
    • Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC:No

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Comparison of Pavilion dv7-2140ed Entertainment Notebook PC, Pavilion dv7-2170ed Entertainment Notebook PC
94 specifications
Designidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Displayidentical
Display diagonal43.9 cm (17.3")43.9 cm (17.3")
Display resolution1600 x 900 pixels1600 x 900 pixels
HD typeHD+HD+
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Processor4 differ
Processor manufacturerDiffersAMDIntel
Processor familyDiffersAMD AthlonIntel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffersQL-65T6500
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor threadsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Processor frequency2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Processor cacheDiffers1 MB2 MB
Processor cache typeL2L2
Processor front side busKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Processor socketKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLGA 3647 (Socket P)
Processor lithographyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 nm
Processor operating modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit
Processor codenameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePenryn
Bus typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFSB
SteppingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceR0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
TjunctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 °C
Number of Processing Die TransistorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 M
Processing Die sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.5
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
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacity640 GB640 GB
Number of HDDs installed22
HDD capacity320 GB320 GB
HDD interfaceSATASATA
HDD speed5400 RPM5400 RPM
Optical drive typeDVD Super Multi DLDVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC, SD, xDMMC, SD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics card modelAMD Radeon HD 4530AMD Radeon HD 4530
Graphics card familyAMDAMD
Maximum graphics card memoryDiffers1.79 GB2.302 GB
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one0.512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3D Sound Blaster Pro
Audio system direct 3D soundYesYes
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeYesYes
Network1 differ
Networking typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless technologyDiffers802.11 a/b/g/n WLAN802.11 b/g
BluetoothYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for one10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
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 connectorDiffersYesNo
ExpressCard slotYesYes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity00
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeNoNo
SmartCard slotNoNo
Modem (RJ-11) ports00
TV-in portNoNo
TV-outNoNo
PS/2 ports quantity00
Parallel ports quantity00
Serial ports quantity00
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceDiffersTouchpad + Scroll zoneTouchpad
Keyboard layoutQWERTYQWERTY
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedWindows Vista Home PremiumWindows Vista Home Premium
Processor special featuresidentical
Embedded options availableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Execute Disable BitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel 64Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Processor ARK IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39311
Processor codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLGF4
Batteryidentical
Number of battery cells88
Poweridentical
DC-in jackYesYes
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Weight3.52 kg3.52 kg
Width412.6 mm412.6 mm
Depth277 mm277 mm
Height (front)3.5 cm3.5 cm
Height (rear)4.32 cm4.32 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Remote control includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data portYesYes
Internal modemNoNo
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC

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