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This Buying Guide allows you to choose your primary need, then compare the notebooks in that class to one another based on a wide variety of criteria. The ratings are for the specific category - Performance, Balanced Mobility, Ultra Light and Mobile Thin Client - making it possible for you to easily compare across different models.

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HP Compaq 6515b Business Notebook
  HP Compaq 6515b Business Notebook
 
HP Compaq 6510b Business Notebook
  HP Compaq 6510b Business Notebook
 
HP Compaq 6710b Business Notebook
  HP Compaq 6710b Business Notebook
 
HP Compaq 6715b Business Notebook
  HP Compaq 6715b Business Notebook
 
HP Compaq 6910p Business Notebook
  HP Compaq 6910p Business Notebook
 
HP Compaq 6820s Business Notebook
  HP Compaq 6820s Business Notebook
In a nutshell Affordable, 14.1" display, AMD processor Extensive connectivity, 14.1" display, Intel processor Extensive connectivity, 15.4" display, Intel processor Affordable, 15.4" display, AMD processor On the move productivity, 14.1" display, optimal balance of technology and mobility Practical, 17-inch widescreen, Intel processor
Perfect for this type of customer Business traveler who wants a mobile 14.1", lighter weight notebook and a powerful AMD processor Business traveler who wants a mobile 14.1", lighter weight notebook and an Intel processor Mobile professional who wants a larger display and an Intel processor Mobile professional who wants a larger display and an AMD processor Mobile professional looking for comprehensive security, enhanced performance, upgradeability, and maximum connectivity Mobile professional looking for the largest display possible at an affordable price
Key Features
• AMD dual core processors
• Thin, lightweight design
• Broadband and Bluetooth wireless options
• Intel Core 2 Duo processors
• Thin, lightweight design
• Broadband and Bluetooth wireless options
• Intel Core 2 Duo processors
• Broadband and Bluetooth wireless options
• Large 15.4" display
• AMD dual core processors
• Broadband and Bluetooth wireless options
• Large 15.4" display
• Intel Core 2 Duo processors
• Bluetooth wireless option
• Broadband wireless option (user upgradeable)
• Lightweight, starting at 4.7 lbs
• UMA and discrete graphics options
• Up to 128MB dedicated memory
• Intel Centrino Pro option
• 17" widescreen display
• 802.11 WiFi
• ATI Mobility RadeonTM X1350 dedicated graphics
• Full size numeric keypad
• Starting at only 6.5 lbs.
Starting at...
Display size (all widescreen) 14.1"

14.1" widescreen		 14.1"

14.1" widescreen		 15.4"

15.4" widescreen		 15.4"

15.4" widescreen		 14.1"

14.1" widescreen		 17"

17" widescreen
Weight - Starting at 5.0 lbs. 5.0 lbs. 5.7 lbs. 5.7 lbs. 4.4 lbs. 6.5 lbs.
Battery life up to 12 hours total battery life with internal and optional Ultra Capacity battery1 up to 14 hours total battery life with internal and optional Ultra Capacity battery1 up to 14 hours total battery life with internal and optional Ultra Capacity battery1 up to 12 hours total battery life with internal and optional Ultra Capacity battery1 up to 15 hours total battery life with internal and optional Ultra Capacity battery1 up to 3 hours with internal battery1
Business class service and support Good Good Good Good Good Good
HP Total Test Process Good Good Good Good Good Good
HP 3D DriveGuard Good Good Good Good Good
HP DriveGuard Good
HP DuraKeys Good
Magnesium Panel Cover, Display and Base Good
Discrete Graphics Good
HP QuickLook Good Good Good Good
Point Stick or dual point Good
HP ProtectTools Good Good Good Good Good Good
Full drive encryption Good Good Good Good Good
TPM 1.2 security chip embedded Good Good Good Good Good
Integrated biometric fingerprint reader Good Good Good Good Good
Wirelss Optimized Good
3-yr Worldwide Limited Warranty available Good Good Good Good
Security
 Better Better Better Best
Portability Best Best Better Better Best Good
Battery Life Better Better Better Better Best Good
Wireless broadband option available
 Good Good Good Good Good
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Portability: Weight & Size
Battery life: Total hours of battery life1
Security: Hardware & Software security features
1. Battery life will vary depending on the product, model, configuration, loaded apps, features and power management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and usage. Requires separately purchased Ultra Capacity Battery.
*  Except where noted, all prices are estimated U.S. HP prices. Actual prices from other locations or websites may vary.
**  Leasing information, where displayed, is for a 48-month lease. Call 1-800-888-5858 to talk to a representative about leasing options to meet your needs. Shipping and tax not included.
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 www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor.
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