The HP Compaq 6730b, sporting a newly-designed sleek silver finish and magnesium alloy support structure offers the latest Intel® Centrino (r) 2 processors in a 15.4" widescreen display for mainstream business mobility.

Processor, operating system and memory
Operating system installed	Genuine Windows Vista Business with downgrade to Windows XP Professional custom installed†
Processor type	Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology • Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8600 • 2.40 GHz , 3 MB L2 cache, 1066 MHz FSB • Intel® Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0+
Chipset	Intel® GE45 Express Chipset with ICH9M
Standard memory	2 x 2048 MB DDR2
Memory upgrade	Upgradeable to 8192 MB maximum
Memory slots	2 SODIMM slots supporting dual channel memory

System features
Internal hard disk drive	500 GB
Hard disk drive speed	5400 rpm
Optical drives	LightScribe DVD+/-RW SuperMulti with Double Layer Fixed

Portability
Weight	Starting at 2.69 kg
Dimensions (W x D x H)	35.60 x 26.56 x 3.36 (at front) cm
Display size	15.4 inches diagonal

Connectivity
Wireless technologies	Intel® Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0+
Network interface	Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet PCI Controller (10/100/1000 NIC)

Expandability
Expansion slots	1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34), Media Card Reader
External I/O ports	4 USB 2.0 ports, VGA, S-video TV out, stereo microphone in, stereo headphone/line out, Firewire (1394a), power connector, RJ-11, RJ-45, serial port

Software

Software included

HP Recovery Manager, HP Help and Support Center, HP QuickLook 2, HP Universal Print Driver, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Quick Launch Buttons, HP Wireless Assistant, Microsoft® Office Ready with 60-day Office Professional 2007 Trial Edition (select models), PDF Complete SE, Intervideo WinDVD – DVD Player, Roxio Creator Business (for optional DVD+/-RW and DVD/CDRW drives), McAfee Total Protection, Synaptics Touchpad Driver, Microsoft® Windows Live Messenger (select models), HP Webcam Software (with optional VGA webcam)

Graphic / audio
Graphic subsystem name	Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD

Other information
Keyboard	Full-sized keyboard
Pointing device	Touchpad with scroll zone
Warranty standard statement	1 year standard parts and labour limited warranty, depending on country (upgrades available), 1 year limited warranty on primary battery
Power features	6-cell (55 WHr) Lithium-Ion battery
Power requirements	90 W HP Smart AC Adapter
Security management	Standard: HP ProtectTools, TPM Embedded Security Chip 1.2, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP Spare Key, HP Disk Sanitizer, Enhanced Drive Lock, Drive Encryption for HP ProtectTools, Credential Manager for HP ProtectTools, File Sanitizer for HP ProtectTools; Optional: HP Fingerprint Sensor, Smart Card Reader (replaced ExpressCard), Kensington lock, HP Privacy Filter