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HP EliteBook 8740w

PCWorld Rating

4.0
4.0 / 5 - PCWorld, Oct 1, 2010

Pros

  • Gorgeous screen
  • Business-rugged

Cons

  • Artifacting and shimmering in high-def video
  • Touch buttons on top are not super-responsive

Bottom Line

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.

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