HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
17"
Resolution
1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
GPU
ATI Mobility FireGL V5725
RAM
2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Core Qty
Dual-Core
Storage
250 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Battery Capacity
73 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Product Type Mobile workstation - rugged
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.3 cm x 28.2 cm x 3.2 cm
Weight 3.4 kg
DISPLAY HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Screen Size (Type) 17"
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900 (WXGA+)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Features Anti-glare
PROCESSOR HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
CPU Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 3 MB
Front Side Bus 1066 MHz
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Intel PM45 Express
Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2 with vPro
MEMORY HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM
Speed 800 MHz / PC2-6400
Rated Speed 800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 250 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive DVD±RW (+R double layer) / DVD-RAM
Disc Labeling Technology LightScribe Technology
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Graphics Processor (GPU) ATI Mobility FireGL V5725
Video Memory 256 MB
Camera Yes
Resolution 2 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone
Codec AD1984A
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio
COMMUNICATIONS HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Wireless Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, 802.11a/b/g/n (draft)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth Class Class 2
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.1x, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Remote Management Protocol SNMP
MODEM
Protocols & Specifications ITU V.21, Bell 212A, ITU V.22, ITU V.22bis, ITU V.29, ITU V.32, ITU V.32bis, ITU V.34, ITU V.17, ITU V.23, ITU V.27ter, ITU V.8bis, Bell 103J, ITU V.92, ITU T.30, ITU T.4, ITU V.250, ITU V.251, ITU V.80
Max Transfer Rate 56 Kbps
BATTERY HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1
Max Supported Qty 2
Battery Capacity (Size) 73 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4.25 hours
AC ADAPTER HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 18.5 V, 6.5 A
INPUT HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Type Keyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Slots 2 x memory (1 free)
1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free)
Interfaces 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
1 x display / video - HDMI
4 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 4 PIN FireWire
1 x storage - eSATA
1 x docking / port replicator
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card)
SOFTWARE HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
Software Included Intervideo WinDVD, HP Quick Launch Button Software, Microsoft Office OneNote, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, HP Universal Print Driver, HP Help and Support Center, HP QuickLook 2, McAfee Total Protection for Small Business(60 days trial), Roxio Creator Business Edition, HP Webcam Software, PDF Complete Special Edition
MISCELLANEOUS HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password, power-on password, memory change alert, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP Enhanced DriveLock, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP DuraFinish, HP DuraKeys, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, HP Night Light
Compliant Standards FCC Class B certified, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, SASO, CCC, EMC, PSB, MIC, FCC, A-Tick, ICES
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%

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