Comparing Computers:

Toshiba Tecra Toshiba Sat Pro L550 C2D P8700, HP Compaq 6730b -
A10 - Core 2 4GB, 500GB, SATA, 17.3" W7P Core 2 Duo P8700 /
Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz - RAM 4
2.53 GHz - GB - HDD 320 GB -
RAM 2 GB - DVD±RW (±R
HDD 250 GB - DL) ...
DVD±RW (±R
DL...

   

$1,394 $1,598   $1,836

 
Specifications

  Dimensions   36.1 cm x 26.5 cm x 3.9 cm   -   35.6 cm x 26.5 cm x 3.4

(WxDxH) cm

  Recommended Use   -   -   Small business, corporate

business

  Weight   2.8 kg   -   2.7 kg

  Localisation   Australia, New Zealand   -   -

  System Type   Notebook   -   Notebook

  Built-in Devices   Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial   -   Stereo speakers, wireless
LAN aerial, Bluetooth
aerial

  Embedded   Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security   -   Trusted Platform Module

Security Chip , fingerprint reader (TPM 1.2) Security Chip

  Processor   Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 / 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core   -   Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 /
) 2.53 GHz ( Dual-Core )

  Cache Memory   3 MB - L2 Cache   -   3 MB - L2 Cache

  RAM   2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR2 SDRAM   -   4 GB (installed) / 8 GB

- 800 MHz ( 1 x 2 GB ) (max) - DDR2 SDRAM -
800 MHz ( 2 x 2 GB )

  Card Reader   Yes   -   Yes

  Hard Drive   250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm   -   320 GB - Serial ATA-300
- 5400 rpm
  Optical Storage   DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM   -   DVD±RW (±R DL) /
DVD-RAM - integrated
with LightScribe
Technology

  Display   15.4" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA )   -   15.4" TFT 1680 x 1050
( WSXGA+ ) - wide-
viewing angle (WVA)

  Graphics   Intel GMA 4500MHD Dynamic Video Memory   -   Intel GMA 4500MHD
Controller Technology 5.0 Dynamic Video Memory
Technology 5.0

  Audio Output   Sound card   -   Sound card

  Telecom   Fax / modem - 56 Kbps   -   Fax / modem - MDC - 56

Kbps

  Networking   Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,   -   Network adapter -

Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet,
IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft) Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE
802.11b, IEEE 802.11a,
IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth
2.0 EDR, IEEE 802.11n

  Notebook Camera   Integrated - 1.3 Megapixel   -   Integrated

  Input Device   Keyboard, touchpad   -   Keyboard, touchpad

  Power   AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )   -   AC 120/230 V ( 50/60

Hz )

  Battery   Lithium Ion   -   Lithium Ion

  Run Time (Up To)   3 hour(s)   -   6 hour(s)

  Operating System   Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP   -   Microsoft Windows 7

Professional downgrade Professional

  Microsoft Office   -   -   Includes a preinstalled

Ready image of select 2007
Microsoft Office suites.
Purchase a Medialess
License Kit (MLK) to
activate the software.

  OS Preinstalled   Windows Vista   -   -

  Manufacturer   1 year warranty   -   1 year warranty

Warranty

  Environmental   -   -   ENERGY STAR

Standards Qualified , EPEAT Gold

If I had to sell a computer to a business man I would sell him the HP Compaq, as it is light weight,
and also a business computer. The HP Compaq has a one year warranty and its battery lasts up to 6
hours. It also has a 4GB ram which is installed.