Display
Internal
15.4-inch TFT WXGA (1280 x 800 resolution and 16 M colors)
15.4-inch TFT WSXGA+ wide-viewing angle (1680 x 1050 resolution and 16 M
colors)
15.4-inch TFT WUXGA wide-viewing angle (1920 x 1200 resolution and 16 M
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.
Memory
Standard
256-MB, 512-MB, or 1024-MB 400-MHz or 533-MHz DDR2 SDRAM; two
SODIMM slots
Maximum
Upgradeable to 2048-MB maximum (1024-MB SODIMM in slots 1 and 2)
Dual-channel
Maximized dual-channel performance requires SODIMMs of the same size and
speed in both memory slots.
NOTE:
Due to the non-industry standard nature of some third-party memory modules, we recommend HP
branded memory to ensure compatibility. If you mix memory speeds, the system will perform at the lower
memory speed.
Communications
NetXtreme Gigabit PCI Express Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 NIC*) with HP power down NIC
technology
56K modem** with digital line guard
* 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.
** 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.
QuickSpecs
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
Standard Features
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