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HP Compaq nx8420 and nc8430 Notebook PC - Overview


Product description
Designed for professionals who take their tools as seriously as their work, the powerful HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC combines cutting-edge mobile computing technologies, high-end graphics, and high-resolution displays into a thin and light package.
Product features
Feature Description
System features
Processors
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7600 2.33 GHz 4 MB L2 cache 667 MHz front side bus
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7400 2.16 GHz 4 MB L2 cache 667 MHz front side bus
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7200 2.0 GHz 4 MB L2 cache 667 MHz front side bus
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5600 1.83 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 667 MHz front side bus
  • Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T5500 (1.66-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
  • Intel Core Duo processor T2600 2.16 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 667 MHz front side bus
  • Intel Core Duo processor T2500 2.0 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 667 MHz front side bus
  • Intel Core Duo processor T2400 1.83 GHz 2 MB L2 cache 667 MHz front side bus
  • Intel Core Duo processor T2300* (1.66-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)
  • Intel Core Duo processor T2300E* (1.66-GHz, 667-MHz FSB, 2-MB L2 cache)


NOTE: Intel's numbering is not a measurement of higher performance.


NOTE: Processor speed denotes maximum performance mode; processors will run at lower speeds in battery optimization mode.
Chipset
  • Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset with 667-MHz front side bus
Memory
Memory
  • 256-MB 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • 512 MB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • 1 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • 2 GB 533 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • 512 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • 1 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Storage
Hard drives
  • 60 GB 5400 rpm SATA
  • 80 GB 5400 rpm SATA
  • 100 GB 5400 rpm SATA
  • 120 GB 5400 rpm SATA
  • 80 GB 7200 rpm SATA
  • 100 GB 7200 rpm SATA


NOTE: These hard drives are customer removable and will withstand multiple insertion/removal cycles. Up to 8 GB is reserved for the system recovery software.
HP Mobile Data Protection System 3D Hard drive is mounted directly to the notebook frame, reducing the transmission of shock to the hard drive. Uses three-axis digital motion detection with intelligent sensitivity to help protect the hard drive during normal use from shock and vibration.
Fixed Optical Drives
  • DVD-ROM
  • DVD/CD-RW Combo
  • DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer
  • LightScribe DVD+/-RW with Double Layer
Audio, Slots, and Ports
Audio
  • ADI High Definition CODEC
  • Integrated 16-bit Sound Blaster Pro compatible audio
  • Integrated stereo speakers
  • Integrated directional microphone
  • External volume up, volume down, and mute buttons
  • Stereo headphone/line out
  • Stereo microphone in
Ports
  • PC Card Slot - One (Type I/II)
  • Smart Card Reader - One
  • External Monitor - One (VGA)
  • External Microphone - One
  • Headphone/Line out - One
  • Power Connector - One
  • RJ-11 (Modem) - One
  • RJ-45 (NIC) - One
  • Ambient Light Sensor - One
  • Serial Port - One (nc8430 only)
  • IEEE 1394a Port (4-pin) - One
  • S-Video TV Out - One (Support for NTSC/PAL)
  • USB 2.0 - Three
  • Docking Connector - One
  • Accessory Battery Connector - One
  • LED Status Indicators - Eleven
Expansion slots
  • One Type I/II PC Card slot
    • Supports 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC Cards
  • One Integrated Smart Card Reader
    • Compatible with ISO 7816 compliant Smart Cards
    • PC/SC interface support
Media Slots
  • One integrated Secure Digital slot
    • Supports SD (Secure Digital) and MMC (MultiMedia Card) media
Graphics and Input/Output devices
Display Internal:

  • 15.4-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution and 16M colors)
  • 15.4-inch WSXGA+ wide-viewing angle (1680 x 1050 resolution and 16M colors)
  • 15.4-inch WUXGA wide-viewing angle (1920 x 1200 resolution and 16M colors), Ambient Light Sensor


External:

  • Up to 32-bit per pixel color depth
  • VGA port supports resolutions up to 2048 x 1536 at 75 Hz, and lower resolutions at up to 100 Hz
  • DVI port in optional HP Docking Station (sold separately) supports resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at both full and reduced blanking, and 1920 x 1200 at reduced blanking


NOTE: Resolutions are dependent upon monitor capability, and resolution and color depth settings.
Graphics card
  • ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics controller with 256 MB of discrete video memory
    • Microsoft DirectX 9 capable
Pointing Device
  • Touchpad with scroll zone and two soft-touch buttons (nx8420 only)
  • Dual pointing devices – Touchpad with scroll zone and three soft-touch buttons and Pointstick with three soft-touch buttons (nc8430 only)
Keyboard
  • The 101/102-key compatible keyboard features an industry standard, full-pitch key layout with desktop keyboard features, such as the isolated inverted-T cursor control keys, editing keys, both left and right control and alt keys, and 12 function keys. US and International key layouts are available. Other features include an integrated numeric keypad, hotkeys for instant access to power conservation, brightness, and other features, 19-mm x 19-mm key pitch (center-to-center spacing), 2.5-mm stroke, comfort-dished keycaps, and bright key legends for improved visibility in low light conditions.
Communication features
Communications
  • Integrated Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Controller (10/100/1000 NIC) with HP Smart Power NIC Technology
    NOTE: The term "10/100/1000" or "Gigabit" Ethernet indicates compliance with IEEE standard 802.3ab for Gigabit Ethernet, and does not connote actual operating speed of 1 Gb/sec. For high speed transmission, connection to a Gigabit Ethernet server and network infrastructure is required.
  • 56K V.92 modem with digital line guard
    NOTE: Designed for downloads from 56K modem compliant sources. Maximum achievable download transmission rates currently do not reach 56 KB/s, and will vary with line conditions. Modem availability is subject to country regulatory approval.
Wireless Devices Support for a broad range of secure, integrated wireless LAN options featuring support for the latest industry standards. Integrated Bluetooth is also an option (factory configurable only) and can be combined with any one of the supported wireless LAN options.

  • All integrated wireless LAN options
    • Wi-Fi certified
    • Cisco Compatible Extensions support (Version 4.0)
    • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) support up to 128-bit keys
    • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 support
    • 802.1x authentication support, including EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP-GTC, PEAP-MSCHAPv2, and LEAP
    • Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) support
    • WiFi Certified for WPA2, WMM
    • Dual antennas integrated in the display enclosure
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
    • Intel Centrino mobile technology
    • Integrated support for 802.11a, b and g
    • Up to 54-mbps data rate
  • Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
    • Intel Centrino mobile technology
    • Integrated support for 802.11b and g
    • Up to 54-mbps data rate
  • Broadcom 4311AG WiFi Adapter
    • Integrated support for 802.11b and g
    • Up to 54-mbps data rate
  • Broadcom 4311BG WiFi Adapter
    • Integrated support for 802.11b and g
    • Up to 54-mbps data rate
  • HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.0 Wireless Technology
    • Bluetooth Specification v2.0 compliant
    • Works with a wide range of Bluetooth devices
Power and Battery
Battery
  • Primary Battery
    • 8-cell (69Wh) high capacity Lithium-Ion
  • Optional 8-Cell Extended Life Battery
    • 8-cell (52Wh) high capacity Lithium-Ion
  • Optional HP 12-Cell Ultra-Capacity Battery
    • 12-cell (95Wh) high capacity Lithium-Ion
Power supply
  • External 90-watt AC adapter, 6-foot (1.8-meter) power cord included
  • Total length including External AC adapter is 12 feet (3.66 meter)
  • HP Fast Charge Technology
    NOTE: Fast Charge Technology recharges your battery up to 90% within 90 minutes when the system is off. Fast Charge Technology does not apply to 12-cell Ultra-Capacity batteries.
Software overview
Feature Specification
Operating system Preinstalled:

  • Genuine Windows Vista Business 32/64
  • Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 32
  • Genuine Windows XP Professional SP2
  • Genuine Windows XP Home Edition SP2
  • FreeDOS


Supported:

  • Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32/64
  • Microsoft Windows 2000


Certified:

  • SuSe Linux Enterprise Desktop 10


NOTE: Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. See: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit: http://www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor .
Software Preinstalled Software with Windows Vista or Windows XP:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • HP Backup and Recovery Manager
  • HP Help and Support Center*
  • HP Mobile Print Driver (Windows XP models)
  • HP ProtectTools Security Manager:
    • BIOS Configuration for HP ProtectTools
    • Embedded Security for HP ProtectTools
    • Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools
  • HP Quick Launch Buttons
  • HP Wireless Assistant
  • HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions (nc8340)
  • Sonic Digital Media Plus (Windows XP models):
    • RecordNow! (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives)
    • MyDVD (DVD Authoring for optional DVD+/-RW drives)
  • Roxio Creator 9 (Window Vista models with optional DVD+/-RW or DVD/CDRW drives)
  • Synaptics Touchpad Driver
  • Symantec Norton Internet Security with complimentary 60-day live update
  • Intervideo WinDVD - DVD Player (for optional DVD+/-RW, DVD/CDRW and DVD drives)


Additional software available from the web:

  • HP Client Manager Software (nc8430)
  • SmartCard Security for HP ProtectTools
  • Device Access Manager for HP ProtectTools
Link to product specifications
Warranty information
HP Services includes a one-year standard parts and labor warranty, pick-up or carry-in, and toll-free 7 x 24 hardware technical phone support. On-site service and warranty upgrades are also available.

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