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  | bandwidth digital content protection (HDCP) key  | 
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  | USB (3)  | √  | 
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  | USB (2), USB/eSATA combo port (1)  | 
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  | VGA (Dsub,   | √  | √  | 
  | resolution @ 75Hz, hot plug/unplug, and autodetect for correct output to wide-  | 
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Docking | No docking  | √  | √  | 
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  | Taps enabled as default  | √  | √  | 
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Power | ●   | √  | √  | 
requirements | ●   | 
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  | with ground pin, supports   | 
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Security | Security cable slot  | √  | √  | 
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  | Fingerprint reader with Digital Persona software support  | √  | √  | 
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Operating | Preinstalled: | 
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  | Configurable Windows Vista® with embedded QuickPlay Direct  | √  | 
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  | Windows Vista Ultimate   | √  | √  | 
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  | Windows Vista Premium   | 
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  | Windows Vista Premium   | √  | √  | 
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  | Windows Vista Business   | 
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Serviceability | 
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  | AC adapter  | √  | √  | 
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  | Hard drive  | √  | √  | 
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  | Memory module  | √  | √  | 
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