Pros
- Gorgeous screen
- Business-rugged
Cons
- Artifacting and shimmering in high-def video
- Touch buttons on top are not super-responsive
At A Glance
If you're looking for a business-rugged laptop that has all the power of a desktop and all the sexiness of a Mac, this is the notebook for you.
Manufacturer’s Description
The powerful HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation with ISV certifications handles demanding applications and graphics with ease. Get precise color control on the 17-inch diagonal display with advanced features including optional HP DreamColor.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | WH276UT |
| Processor | |
| Processor type | Intel Core i5 |
| Processor speed | 2400.0 MHz |
| Cache size | 3.0 KB |
| Processor count | 2 |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 2000.0 MB |
| Memory type | DDR3 |
| Memory speed | 1333.0 MHz |
| Memory max | 16.0 GB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 17.0 inches |
| Display type | Matte LCD with LED Backlight |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drives included | 1.0 |
| Drive size | 320.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Other storage |
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| Drive type | Hard Disk Drive |
| Ports and Connections | |
| SD/MMC Card | 1 |
| Ethernet Type | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| Firewire | 1 |
| MultiMedia Card (MMC) or MultiMediaCard (MMC) | Yes |
| Express Card 54 or ExpressCard/54 | 1 |
| Available Interfaces |
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| SDHC Card or Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) | 1 |
| Wireless connection | 802.11 n/a/b/g |
| Video Interfaces |
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| Slots |
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| Green | |
| Energy Star compliant | 1.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 15.6 inches |
| Depth | 11.2 inches |
| Height | 1.7 inches |
| Weight with Accessories | 10.6 pounds |
| Weight | 8.5 pounds |
| Sound | |
| Speakers | Stereo |
| Storage Media | |
| XD picture card | 1 |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Professional |
| Other Features | |
| Docking Station Port | Yes |
| Devices |
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| Input devices |
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Performance
| Overall Performance | |
|---|---|
| WorldBench 6 Score | 99 |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 1:45 (hh:mm) |
| Office Productivity | |
|---|---|
| Web Browsing | 301 seconds (lower is better) |
| Office Suite Use | 352 seconds (lower is better) |
| File Compression | 255 seconds (lower is better) |
| Content Creation | |
|---|---|
| Image Editing | 441 seconds (lower is better) |
| GPU Graphics Rendering | 336 seconds (lower is better) |
| CPU Graphics Rendering | 437 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Encoding | 228 seconds (lower is better) |
| DVD Burning | 385 seconds (lower is better) |
| Video Editing | 202 seconds (lower is better) |
| Multitasking | |
|---|---|
| World Bench 6 Multitasking | 366 |
| Gaming | |
|---|---|
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 800 by 600 | 106.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1024 by 768 | 103.8 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Medium, 1680 by 1050 | 105.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 800 by 600 | 69.5 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1024 by 768 | 71.4 Frames per second (higher is better) |
| Unreal Tournament 3, Highest, 1680 by 1050 | 66.7 Frames per second (higher is better) |
