If you want to buy a laptop that keeps you mobile and productive while on the go, then HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation is really for you. Aside from that, take a look on its impressive modern design that comes with a brilliant 17 inch diagonal display which creates more visual dimension to movies, games, presentation and the like.
HP EliteBook 8730w also provides a clear graphics resolution.Powered by eSATA port, that provides a fast connection to an external storage device.
While being on the go, it offers aberrant power and performance to get your job well done. You can do multi tasking and keep working online with an Intel WiFi Link 5300 802.11a/b/g/draft-n, Bluetooth wireless technology and a 2MP web cam which lets you experience video conferencing with the support of ® Core™2 Duo T9400 2.53GHz processor, 2GB of DDR2 800MHz.
You will not be having problems for storage of files because it is supported with a maximum memory capacity of 8 GB which manage everything for you.
HP EliteBook 8730w Pros:
Extreme processor and graphics performance
DreamColor display is bright with vivid colors
Reasonably thin and light for a 17-inch workstation
Attractive and sleek design
HP EliteBook 8730w Cons:
DreamColor display is pricey, but still reasonable
Third touchpad button sometimes gets in the way
Less than ideal location for speakers
Fan can run loud and push out a lot of hot air
HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile shut down after exactly 3 hours and 21 minutes with 3% of the battery left, which is reasonable for a laptop with so much power.
Product Features
4GB 250GB DVDRW 17-WUXGA WVB/XPP
Processor, Memory, and Motherboard
Hardware Platform: PC
Processor: 2.53 GHz
System Bus Speed: 1066
RAM: 4000 MB
RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive
Manufacturer: Portable
Graphics and Display
Graphics RAM: 1 GB
LCD Native Resolution: 17
Ports and Connectivity
Modem: Fax / modem
Cases and Expandability
Size (LWH): 20.25 inches, 13.5 inches, 4.25 inches
Weight: 12 pounds
HP EliteBook 8530w (Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9300 @ 2.53GHz) wPrime 32M time 15.701s
HP EliteBook 8730w (2.53GHz Intel QX9300, Nvidia Quadro FX 3700M 1GB) PCMark05 Score 8,672 PCMarks
HP EliteBook 8730w (2.53GHz Intel QX9300, Nvidia Quadro FX 3700M 1GB) 3DMark06 Score 14,271 3DMarks
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