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HP Compaq NC8430HP Compaq Business Notebook Nc8430 - Core 2 Duo 2 GHz - 15.4″ - 2 GB Ram - 100 GB HDD

Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 6 lbs, Lithium ion battery 4 hour(s), 14.1″ x 10.2″ x 1.1″

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.
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Comments to date: 5. Page 1 of 1. Average Rating:
pvalley 5:38pm on Monday, August 2nd, 2010 
This has been favorite laptop to date. I work in I.T. and have used several notebooks over the past few years, including Toshiba, Dell, Sony, and HP.
Pocadotty 1:43am on Thursday, April 15th, 2010 
Excellent so far This is a discontinued product but still has as the latest bells and wistles.
lamek 8:58am on Tuesday, April 6th, 2010 
This is a good, thin and light, laptop that can pretty much do anything. This is a good, thin and light, laptop that can pretty much do anything. Very Fast, Nice Screen, Great Graphics, Even Better Battery Life No ExpressCard, USB Port Layout
BahamutZaero 11:00am on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010 
the core 2 duo T7200, Radeon x1600, lightweight, and great res. only small inconveniences: I loaded Vista on it. One of the few 15. There is a known issue with Bios on the nc8430.
im13-15-18 11:46pm on Saturday, March 20th, 2010 
This is a good, thin and light, laptop that c...  1. Size/Weight 1. Speakers are only OK

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Product environmental attributes - IT Eco Declaration 2004
Brand Manufacturer Manufacturers representative Contact person Postal address Postal code /City/ Country Telephone (incl. country code) Mobile phone (incl. country code) Fax (incl. country code) Internet site Additional information Hewlett-Packard Hewlett-Packard Name: e-mail: Name: e-mail: itecodeclaration.ww@hp.com Hans Wendschlag , HP Sweden Logo
+ + + http://www.hp.se/environment Latest version of this document can be found at: http://www.hp.se/itecodeclarations. The company environmental profile, which is issued for the company and isn't product related, can also be found at the same website. Check Item 14 for explanatory information regarding specific item responses.
This declaration covers the below listed Information Technology product categories* with specified product identity (ID) such as type/model number.
Computer system unit CPU Display/ monitor Printer Copier Fax Mobile/portable computer Keyboard Multifunction product Scanner Server Digital Projector Camera Other IT product, specify:
Black/white Colour Pages per minute: Product identity HP Compaq nc8430, nx8420, nw8440 Notebook PC Issue date 05/10/2006 Guideline document (Version of Guideline document used for completion of this declaration (month, year)) This IT Eco Declaration consists of three documents: Company environmental profile: Divided into two sections, legal and market requirements

June 2004

Product environmental attributes: Divided into two sections, legal and market requirements Guideline document with extensive clarifications, comments and references.
The latest version of all these documents can be downloaded from: www.itecodeclaration.org Notes: Voluntary vs compulsory requirements: Items marked V are voluntary to answer, all other items must be answered. The latest version of the Guideline document must be used. Specify in table above according to which version of the guideline document this
declaration has been completed.
This version of the IT Eco Declaration is adjusted to the document Product-related Environmental Attributes, issued by the European Association for
Standardizing Information and Communication Systems (ECMA), TR/70, version 1999.
This version of the IT Eco Declaration meets the basic principles of ISO14021:1999, Environmental labels and declarations Self-declared
environmental claims (Type II environmental labelling).
When references are given to standards like ISO, IEC and EN, the latest version should always be referred to.
For telecommunication products, use eco declaration for telecommunication products.
This IT Eco Declaration version can be used from October and shall be used for products announced after December 1 2003.
The IT Eco Declaration is a system for declaration of environmental aspects of IT and telecom products, developed by the Nordic IT organisations, IT-Fretagen in Sweden, ITB in Denmark, IKT-Norge in Norway and TTK ry in Finland. This IT Eco Declaration may only be used after having signed a contract with at least one of these organisations.
Association of the Swedish IT and Telecom Industry www.itforetagen.se
Norwegian IT-companies Organisation www.ikt-norge.no
IT-Brancheforeningen Kontor & Data www.itb.dk
Finnish Association of Office Technology Traders www.ttkry.com

Version June 2004

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Copyright Association of the Swedish IT and Telecom Industry 2000. Reproduction of this form without permission is prohibited by the copyright law 1960:729. The prohibition includes any kind of reproduction, by electronic or any other means.
Product identity Issue date
HP Compaq nc8430, nx8420, nw8440 Notebook PC

05/10/2006

Product environmental attributes - Legal requirements
Item P1 P1.1 P1.2 P1.3 P1.4 P1.5 Additional information regarding each item may be found under P14. Environmental conscious design Product parts are free from, i.e. less than 0.1% by weight (b.w.), CFCs & HCFCs, asbestos, PCB & PCT (3093/94/EEC, 76/769/EEC, 6th amendment, 99/77/EEC, 82/828/EEC) Components are free from, i.e. less than 0.1% b.w., mercury (Hg), except for small amounts of mercury which are allowed in light sources. (SE SFS 1998:944) Cadmium (Cd) content of colorants, stabilizers, and surface treatments does not exceed, 0.01% b.w., as specified in 76/769/EEC, 10th amendment, 1991/338/EEC. Paints are free from lead (Pb), i.e. less than 0.1% b.w., (76/769/EEC, 8th amendment, 89/677/EEC) Paints, coatings, plastics, rubbers and seals are free from flame retardants and/or plasticizers containing Short Chain Chlorinated Paraffines (SCCPs) with more than 0,1% by weight, 10-13 carbon atoms, minimum 48% chlorine by weight, CAS number 63449-39-8 (NO MVD regulation 1544, 2000.12.13 and FI 416/2003). If the product is intended for direct and prolonged skin contact, the surfaces do not release nickel (Ni) above levels specified in (76/769/EEC, 8th amendment, 94/27/EEC) Batteries If hazardous batteries are used in the product, they are labelled. (93/86/EEC). If batteries are used in the product they are free (<0.0005% by weight) from mercury (Hg) (98/101/EC) Electrical safety, EMC and connection to the telephone network The product meets the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) regarding electrical safety (73/23/EEC & 93/68/EEC) The product meets the EMC Directive regarding electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) If product is intended for connection to a public telecom network or contains a radio transmitter, it meets the EU R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) The product is CE-marked (93/68/EEC) Consumable materials If a photo conductor (drum, belt etc.) is used in the product, it is free (<0.01% by mass) from cadmium (Cd) (76/769/EEC and 91/338/EEC) If an ink is used in the product, it is free (<0.01% by mass) from cadmium (Cd) (91/338/EEC) If toner/ink (or corresponding) are used in the product, they are classified and if required labelled in accordance with EU directives Packaging materials The sum of the concentration levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, and hexavalent chromium present in packaging or packaging components does not exceed 0.01% by weight (100 ppm). (94/62/EC). The product packaging material is free from CFC/HCFC.

Requirement met Yes No n.a.
P1.6 P2 P2.1 P2.2 P3 P3.1 P3.2 P3.3 P3.4 P4 P4.1 P4.2 P4.3 P5 P5.1 P5.2
This product meets above listed legal requirements

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Product Identity Issue date
Product environmental attributes - Market requirements
Item P6 P6.1 P6.2 P6.3 P6.4 P6.5 V P6.6 P6.7 P6.8 P6.9 P6.10 V P6.11 P6.12 V P6.13 V = Voluntary to answer. Additional information regarding each item may be found under P14. Environmental conscious design Disassembly, recycling Gluing/welding of different material has been avoided. Plastic materials in covers/housing are free from surface coating. Mechanical plastic parts >100g, consist of one material or of easily separable materials. Plastic parts >25g, have material codes according to ISO 11469. Plastic parts are free from metal inlays or have inlays that can be removed with commonly available tools. If labels are required they should be separable. (This requirement does not apply to safety labels). Product lifetime Upgrading of the product can be done with commonly available tools Processor, memory and cards of various types can be changed/upgraded. Hard disk, CD/DVD drives and / or floppy drive can be changed/upgraded. Spare parts are available after end of production for: Material requirements Plastic parts >25g are free from PBB/PBDE, i.e less than 0.1% b.w. Plastic parts >25g are free from flame retardant substances/preparations above 0.1% classified as R45/46, R50/51/52/53 and R60/61 (67/548/EEC) Chemical specification of flame retardants in plastic parts >25g according to ISO 1043-4 declared below: Product cover/ housing: Printed circuit boards: FR(16) V P6.14 P6.15 P6.16 V P6.17 V P6.18 V P7 P7.1 P7.2 V P8 P8.1 Other plastic parts: Product cover/housing material type, specified according to ISO 1043-1 Material type ABS+PC Material type Electrical cable insulation material specification Light sources are free from mercury, i.e less than 0.1% b.w. If mercury is used specify: Number of lamps 1 & max. mercury per lamp 2.1 mg Mechanical plastic parts > 25g are free from lead (Pb), i.e. less than 0.1% b.w. Batteries Product is free from batteries defined as hazardous (91/157/EEC) Batteries are used that meet the European eco-label (EU Flower) criteria (2001/687/EC & 2001/686/EC) Energy consumption Material type PVC Other years
Product parts are free from beryllium (Be) and beryllium oxide (BeO), i.e. less than 0.1% b.w.
Note: For Monitors, PCs and Handheld PCs, energy consumption data are reported on Page 5 under Item P14, Additional Information.
n.a. V Maximum power Low power mode W W V Operation Off mode Deep sleep mode Sleep mode in 15 min min W W W n.a.

Sleep mode W If the product is in Stand by mode, it reverts to: Low power mode in V P8.2 P8.3 P8.4 P8.5 V P8.6 V V
min V Deep sleep mode in Off mode in 2-sided printing/copying (duplex) from 1-sided originals is an integrated product function.
Information about the energy save function is given in the user documentation. (Not applicable when no instruction is needed to operate the energy save function, i.e. the energy save function cannot be adjusted or inhibited by the user.) The product meets the requirements of ENERGY STAR. The product meets the requirements of GEEA. Display meets the energy save requirements of the European eco-label (EU Flower) (2001/686/EC & 2001/687/EC). Desktop or portable computer meets the energy save requirements of the European eco-label (EU Flower) (2001/686/EC & 2001/687/EC)

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Product environmental attributes - Market requirements (continued)
Item P9 P9.1 P9.2 V V = Voluntary to answer. Additional information regarding each item may be found under P14. Noise characteristics (Measured and declared according to ISO 7779 and ISO 9296) Declared A-Weighted Sound Power Level, LWAd (1B = 10 dB) Operating mode: LWAd : 3.90 B Idling mode: LWAd : 3.00 B The product meets the acoustic noise requirement of:

TCO Blue Angel

European eco-label (EU Flower) Nordic Swan P9.3 V Declared A-Weighted Sound Pressure Level, LpAm (measured at the operator position if applicable; otherwise measured at the 1m bystander positions). Operating mode: LpAm: 33.8 dB Idling mode: LpAm: 28.0 dB Test position: P10 P10.1 P10.2 V Test position for PC tower Emissions LpAm: LpAm: Operator position Table top , other standard TVOC Bystander positions Floor standing , specify: Benzene TCO Blue Angel Nordic Swan P10.3 Display/monitor/portable computer meets the requirement for low frequency electromagnetic fields in: MPR-II TCO prEN50279- A P11 P11.1 P11.2 P11.3 V P11.4 V P12 P12.1 P12.2 P12.3 P13 P13.1 Consumable materials The photo conductor is free from selenium. If the photo conductor contains selenium there is a system for waste recovery. Safety Data Sheet/Material Safety Data Sheet (SDS/MSDS) is available for toner/ink (99/45/EC & 2001/58/EC) Paper containing recycled fibres and meeting requirements of ENV12281 can be used in the product. Ergonomics The computer system meets the ergonomic requirements of EN 29241-3, -7, -8 for CRT displays and EN-ISO 13406-2 for flat panel displays. The product keyboard meets the requirements of ISO 9995 and EN 29241-4. The computer input device meets the requirements of ISO 9241-9. Packaging and documentation Product packaging: material type(s): Corrugated carton weight (kg): Corrugated/Paper LDPE Bag EPE Foam Plastic packaging material is marked according to DIN 6120, ISO 11469 or ISO 1043, 1-4. Product plastic packaging is free from chlorine User and product documentation are free from chlorine bleached paper Additional information "The IT Eco Declaration covers the product base model only. If optional items with moving parts are added, like extra hard disks or graphic cards with fans etc, these can change energy and acoustics values for which HP can take no responsibility." 0.920 0.210 0.0014 0.266 , -B , -C

Chemical emission test performed according to RAL-UZ
The test covers: Dust Ozone Styrene The product meets the requirement for chemical emission in:
P13.2 V P13.3 V P13.4 V P14

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Additional information 1. "The IT Eco Declaration covers a typically configured product base model only. If optional items with moving parts are added, like extra hard disks or graphic cards with fans etc, these can change energy and acoustics values for which HP can take no responsibility." 2. For PCs, HP will not declare "Maximum Power Consumption" as a standard for measurement and declaration has not been established. 3. For Commercial Desktop and Mobile PCs, power consumption in the Off / Apparent Off mode is measured and reported with the network interface controller (NIC) WOL disabled. Supplemental Energy Efficiency Data for Monitors, PCs and Handheld PCs Power Consumption Parameters AC Input Voltage at 100 AC Input Voltage at 115 AC Input Voltage at 230 VAC VAC +/- 5 VAC, 50 Hz VAC +/- 5 VAC, 60 Hz +/- 5 VAC, 50 Hz +/- 3 Hz +/- 3 Hz +/- 3 Hz Power Consumption for Displays: Enter power consumption in On / Active Power Operation Mode (W) Enter power consumption in First Low Power / Sleep Mode (W) Enter power consumption in Second Low Power / Deep Sleep Mode [If applicable] (W) Enter power consumption in Off or Apparent Off Mode (W) Power Consumption for Desktop and Mobile PCs: NA NA NA Enter power consumption in Maximum Power Mode (W) 23.0 23.0 23.5 Enter power consumption in On / Operation Mode (W) 1.73 1.72 1.88 Enter the power consumption in the ENERGY STAR Low Energy (Sleep) Mode (W) 1.90 1.90 1.98 Enter power consumption in Off or Apparent Off Mode (W) Power Consumption for Handheld PCs: Enter power consumption in On / Operation Mode (W) Enter power consumption in Off or Apparent Off Mode (W)

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Technical specifications

General
System TypeNotebook
Built-in DevicesStereo speakers, wireless LAN antenna, Bluetooth antenna
Embedded SecurityTrusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , SmartCard reader
Width14.1 in
Depth10.2 in
Height1.1 in
Weight6 lbs
LocalizationEnglish / United States
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Duo T7200 / 2 GHz
Multi-Core TechnologyDual-Core
64-bit ComputingYes
Data Bus Speed667 MHz
Chipset TypeMobile Intel 945PM Express
Cache Memory
TypeL2 cache
Installed Size4 MB
RAM
Installed Size2 GB / 4 GB (max)
TechnologyDDR2 SDRAM
Form FactorSO DIMM 200-pin
Configuration Features2 x 1 GB
Storage Controller
TypeSerial ATA
Serial ATA InterfaceSerial ATA-150
Storage
Hard Drive100 GB - Serial ATA-150
Optical Storage
TypeDVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM - integrated
Read Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD)
Write Speed24x (CD) / 8x (DVD±R) / 2.4x (DVD+R DL)
Rewrite Speed16x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM)
Card Reader
TypeCard reader
Supported Flash Memory CardsSD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Display
Display Type15.4" TFT
Max Resolution1680 x 1050 ( WSXGA+ )
Widescreen DisplayYes
FeaturesAmbient light sensor, anti-glare
Video
Graphics Processor / VendorATI Mobility Radeon X1600
Video Memory256 MB
Audio
Audio OutputSound card
Audio CodecAD1981HD
Compliant StandardsSound Blaster Pro, High Definition Audio
Audio InputMicrophone
Input Device(s)
TypeKeyboard, touchpad, pointing stick
Telecom
ModemFax / modem - MDC
Max Transfer Rate56 Kbps
Protocols & SpecificationsITU 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
Fax CompatibilityG3
Networking
NetworkingNetwork adapter
Wireless LAN SupportedYes
Data Link ProtocolEthernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
Bluetooth ClassClass 2
Remote Management ProtocolSNMP
Compliant StandardsIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3z, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.11g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Bluetooth 2.0
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)2 ( 0 ) x memory - SO DIMM 200-pin 1 ( 1 ) x CardBus - type I/II 1 ( 1 ) x Smart Card
Interfaces1 x audio - line-out/headphones - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 1 x microphone - input - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 3 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) - 4 pin FireWire 1 x docking / port replicator 1 x battery 1 x display / video - S-video output 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
Miscellaneous
FeaturesSecurity lock slot (cable lock sold separately), system password, power-on password, DriveLock, wake on LAN, memory change alert, HP Disk Sanitizer, HP Enhanced DriveLock, HP Mobile Data Protection System 3D
Compliant StandardsACPI, APM 1.2, CE, CSA, UL, VCCI, BSMI, GOST, GS, SABS, CCC, MIC, FCC
Power
Power DeviceExternal
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Battery
Technology8-cell lithium ion
Installed Qty1 / 2 (max)
Capacity69 Wh
Run Time (Up To)4 hour(s)
Operating System / Software
OS ProvidedMicrosoft Windows XP Professional
SoftwareAdobe Acrobat Reader, InterVideo WinDVD, HP Quick Launch Button Software, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, Smart Card Security for HP ProtectTools (free download), HP Client Manager Software (free download), HP Help and Support, HP Mobile Print Driver, HP Wireless Assistant, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Sonic DigitalMedia Plus, Norton Internet Security (60 days subscription), HP OpenView Radia Management Solutions, HP Backup and Recovery Manager
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR QualifiedYes
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature41 °F
Max Operating Temperature95 °F
Humidity Range Operating10 - 90%
Shock Tolerance125 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 200 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
Vibration Tolerance0.75 g @ RMS (random) (operating) / 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (non-operating)
Universal Product Identifiers
BrandHewlett-Packard
Part NumberGK047US#ABA
GTIN00883585259069

 

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