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We've been waiting eagerly to get a closer look at HP's ZBook range of mobile workstations, and the first has finally arrived in the PC Pro labs – the range-topping HP ZBook 17. The biggest model in the line-up, the ZBook 17 partners a 17.3in display with...

HP's mobile workstation is powerful, well equipped and the optional DreamColor display is stupendous – but so is the price...
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HP's ZBook range of mobile workstations has finally landed. The ZBook 17, the biggest model in the line-up, partners a 17.3in display with a burly, upgradeable chassis, a truckload of connectivity and high-end hardware.The ZBook 17 is an absolute giant. M...
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I don't know which is going to kick in first: pins and needles or deep vein thrombosis. One thing I do know is that having a mobile workstation on your lap makes its presence felt in no time at all. As I sit here typing on HP's ZBook 17, I'm reminded of...

HP isn't the only company to bandy around the "mobile workstation" moniker; Dell has offerings under this banner too. However, the ZBook 17 really weighs in – in every sense of the phrase – as a serious hulk of hardware with supporting accessories to max...
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HP's ZBook family of high-end mobile workstations provide desktop-like performance in a business laptop. The ZBook 17 is the largest model in the range, and can accommodate more powerful components than the smaller variants. It comes with an Intel Core i7...

Powerful CPU and GPU combination, Lots of storage, memory and expansion options, High quality colour, accurate display...

Large and hefty, Expensive, Audio support is somewhat lacking...

The ZBook 17 is one of the most powerful mobile workstations on the planet, and it will be unfazed by any software you throw at it. Expect it to chew through video encoding jobs, render scenes as quickly as a desktop workstation, and perform any number c...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-12-10 03:20:34
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HP's ZBook family of high-end mobile workstations provide desktop-like performance in a business laptop. The ZBook 17 is the largest model in the range, and can accommodate more powerful components than the smaller variants. It comes with an Intel Core i7...

Powerful CPU and GPU combination, Lots of storage, memory and expansion options, High quality colouraccurate display...

Large and hefty, Expensive, Audio support is somewhat lacking...

We liked The ZBook 17's high-end performance is its most obvious positive feature. This is a laptop that's faster than many desktops. The flexible storage options are also a great thing to have. You can stuff two hard disks inside this machine and still h...
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While performance is paramount, HP's workstation line-up is also claimed to have better reliability, with carefully tested parts backed by a three year warranty.For best effect you'll obviously need to couple your workstation with a professional display...
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From low-cost Chromebooks to high-end hybrids, and the explosion of diverse, different-shaped Windows devices, there's a dizzying amount of choice out there for anyone looking to replace their laptop with something new. Fear not, though. We've reviewed th...
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While HP has changed the name of its mobile workstation notebook line, the HP ZBook 17 remains a traditional workstation device. What does that mean for serious business users? The ZBook is a sizable notebook with strong performance levels and ample conne...

excellent performance, vibrant display, ample connectivity, durable design...

expensive, ports are condensed, bulky...

The HP ZBook 17 is a superb mobile workstation. The notebook boasts a sturdy solid design and offers ample connectivity. Equipped with an Intel Core i7-4900MQ CPU and an NVidia Quadro K610M GPU the devices provides top-notch performance perfect for demand...
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Next to Dell, Fujitsu and Lenovo, HP is one of the traditional manufacturers of powerful mobile workstations. Such laptops are mostly designed for a role as reliable corporate workhorses , offering better-than-average levels of configuration, support and...

Chassis, Display, System performance, Upgradeability, Noise emissions (while idle), Surface temperatures...

Amount of storage, Location of ports, Weight, (Display "noise"), (Speed of brightness adaptation)...

HP ZBook 17 with DreamColor displayThe HP ZBook 17 is a worthy successor to the HP EliteBook 8770w. All fundamental properties that one might have come to expect from a mobile workstation are there, and more than decently so. The chassis is sturdy, the sy...
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