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  • - Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M 2.4 GHz Processor cores: 2
  • - 43.2 cm (17") 1440 x 900 pixels LED backlight 16:10
  • - 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 1333 MHz
  • - 320 GB DVD Super Multi DL
  • - Intel® HD Graphics
  • - Ethernet LAN Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  • - Windows XP Professional
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Design
Country of origin
China
Display
Display diagonal *
43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution *
1440 x 900 pixels
LED backlight
Yes
Native aspect ratio
16:10
Processor
Processor manufacturer *
Intel
Processor family *
Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation
Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model *
i5-520M
Processor cores
2
Processor threads
4
Processor boost frequency
2.93 GHz
Processor frequency *
2.4 GHz
System bus rate
2.5 GT/s
Processor cache
3 MB
Processor cache type
Smart Cache
Processor socket
BGA 956
Processor lithography
32 nm
Processor operating modes
64-bit
Processor series
Intel Core i5-500 Mobile Series
Processor codename
Arrandale
Bus type
DMI
FSB Parity
No
Stepping
C2
Thermal Design Power (TDP)
35 W
Tjunction
105 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes
16
PCI Express slots version
2.0
PCI Express configurations
1x16
Number of Processing Die Transistors
382 M
Processing Die size
81 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
18
ECC supported by processor
No
Memory
Internal memory *
4 GB
Internal memory type
DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed
1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory *
16 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity *
320 GB
Number of HDDs installed
1
HDD interface
SATA II
HDD speed
7200 RPM
Optical drive type *
DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated
Yes
Graphics
On-board graphics card *
Yes
On-board graphics card family
Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model *
Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card base frequency
500 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
766 MHz
Audio
Audio system
HD
Number of built-in speakers
2
Network
Wi-Fi
Yes
Networking features
Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
2.1+EDR
Cabling technology
10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfaces
USB 2.0 ports quantity *
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity *
2
eSATA ports quantity
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
1
DisplayPorts quantity
1
DVI port
No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity
1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports
1
Headphone outputs
1
S/PDIF out port
No
Microphone in
Yes
Docking connector
No
ExpressCard slot
Yes
Ports & interfaces
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
No
SmartCard slot
Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports
1
TV-out
No
Performance
Motherboard chipset
Intel® QM57 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device
Touchpad + Scroll zone
Spill-resistant keyboard
Yes
Software
Operating system installed *
Windows XP Professional
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
1.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology
Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
No
Intel® Insider™
No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
No
Intel Flex Memory Access
Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes
Intel Demand Based Switching
No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Yes
Intel 64
Yes
Execute Disable Bit
Yes
Idle States
Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes
Processor package size
rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets
SSE4.1/4.2
Physical Address Extension (PAE)
36 bit
CPU configuration (max)
1
Embedded options available
Yes
Graphics & IMC lithography
45 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Yes
Intel FDI Technology
Yes
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
No
Intel Fast Memory Access
Yes
Processor ARK ID
47341
Conflict-Free processor
No
Battery
Number of battery cells
8
Power
DC-in jack
Yes
Security
Cable lock slot
Yes
Cable lock slot type
Kensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Yes
Packaging content
AC adapter included *
Yes
Other features
LightScribe
Yes
Infrared data port
No
Graphics card family
AMD
Type
PC
Compliance industry standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab
Internal modem
Yes
Intel segment tagging
Enterprise
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Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-17 11:45:51
Uk has collected 22 expert reviews for HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i5 i5-520M 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 320 GB Windows XP Professional and the average expert rating is 83 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
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83%
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techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-17 11:45:51
Product Code: WD755EA The HP EliteBook 8740w is a highly configurable, rugged desktop-replacement laptop. You can plump for an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, up to 32GB of 1,333MHz DDR3 RAM, more than 1TB of hard-disk space (or up to 256GB SSD), and...
Bottom line If you're into power and prettiness, the HP EliteBook 8740w laptop is for you. With prebuilt models starting at £1,598, the EliteBook 8740w is a decently priced desktop replacement, and it's sexy to boot. The brushed-metal chassis definitely makes the...
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80%
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:38
The HP EliteBook 8740w XT914UA is billed as a Mobile Workstation, but mobile is not the first word that springs to mind when you look at it. It's absolutely huge, with a 17.3in display – and with a 16:10 aspect ratio rather than 16:9 – and despite HP's...
Bottom line The sheer size and mass of the HP EliteBook 8740w XT914UA means it isn't the kind of laptop you'd want to be carrying around too often. It's a great choice for anyone with the need for high-end graphics performance, though it isn't quite as speedy as o...
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70%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:41
The HP EliteBook 8740W is a mobile workstation with a quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU, 8GB of RAM and an NVIDIA Quadro graphics adapter. It's designed for professionals, such as engineers, architects and graphics artists, who need plenty of grunt under th...
Good Good build quality, quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU, 8GB RAM, powerful graphics, USB 3.0, fast I/O performance...
Bad Keyboard is poor, very expensive...
Bottom line The HP EliteBook 8740W will suit engineers, designers, animators and anyone else who requires a powerful notebook that they can use both at work and at home. It's solidly built and has lots of speed and plenty of features, but don't expect much out of its...
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70%
technogog.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 11:45:51
Today I’ve got another laptop for review, this one though is from HP and it’s the 8740w mobile workstation and yes it’s a big laptop, big and heavy. It has a quad core CPU in it, a Corei5 520 CPU to be exact, but that’s not the best part it features a...
Good Aesthetically it looks great, Excellent keyboard, Decent performance, Beautiful screen...
Bad battery life...
Bottom line The Elitebook 8740w is not something that I would want to carry around with me surely, it’s just very heavy. It is a mobile workstation and basically a desktop replacement, and therefore powerful and fast. One of the most amazing things is the screen...
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90%
videomaker.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 11:45:51
The Bottom Line For editors on the go that don't want to replace delicate parts in a normal laptop design, the Elitebook 8740w from HP is one of the best ways to go. With it's high end components, solid magnesium-alloy build, and amazing performance, t...
Good Huge, coloraccurate 1920x1200 LED display, 2 fast USB 3.0 ports, Rugged design...
Bad Very expensive, Difficult to activate touchsensitive control strip, Awkward middleclick button, HewlettPackard Company, 3000 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304, www.hp.com, $5,291...
Bottom line With its bevy of high-end features, the HP Elitebook 8740w is a laptop that is ready for both a life on the road and for the future as well. Dan Bruns is an Associate Editor at Videomaker. Dan Bruns...
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0%
icrontic.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 11:45:51
This is the continuation of my in-depth look at the HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation. See days one, two, three and four to catch up. As you know, I was down for a couple of days there. The original EliteBook that I was testing took a dump when it...
0%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2011-08-17 11:45:51
The HP EliteBook 8740w is a highly configurable, business-rugged desktop replacement laptop that actually looks pretty cool. You can have it configured with a Core i5 or i7 processor, up to 32GB of 1333MHz DDR3 RAM, over 1TB of hard-drive space (or up...
Good Gorgeous screen, Business-rugged...
Bad 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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80%
dv.com
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:38
Tweet print ShareThis rss When you edit on the road, it’s often a challenge finding the right machine to be your reliable road warrior. This is when it becomes time to bump your laptop up a notch into the mobile workstation class of machines. M...
0%
notebookreview.com
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:39
During normal use (browsing the Web or working on a text document) the EliteBook 8740w remained nice and quiet. However, the cooling fan quickly became quite loud when we stressed the CPU and graphics during our benchma...
Good High performance, Durable chassis, Eyefinity multidisplay option...
Bad Flexible keyboard, Weak battery life, Thick and heavy...
Bottom line At the end of the day the HP EliteBook 8740w is a powerful 17-inch mobile workstation that genuinely bridges the gap between desktop workstations and mobile workstations. The ATI Eyefinity technology comes in handy when you want to use multiple displays and the combination of quad-core processor and high-performance graphics really deliver the goods. I was more than a little disappointed by the f...
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70%
techreviewsource.com
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:39
4.00 Fields that rely upon strong processors, accurate color displays, and precise visual rendering, have often turned to WorkStation PCs, which pack powerful processors and top-of-the-line graphics. The HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation ($1...
Good Quadcore processing power and workstation graphics. Brilliant RGB display. Rugged construction inside and out. ISV certification. Spillresistant keyboard. A slew of programs and features to help you get the most out of your machine...
Bad Short battery life.
80%
pcmag.com
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:39
Fields that rely upon strong processors, accurate color displays, and precise visual rendering, have often turned to WorkStation desktop PCs, which pack powerful processors and top-of-the-line graphics. The HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation ($1,999...
Good Quad-core processing power and workstation graphics. Brilliant RGB display. Rugged construction inside and out. ISV certification. Spill-resistant keyboard. A slew of programs and features to help you get the most out of your machine.
Bad Short battery life.
Bottom line From quad-core processing and WorkStation graphics to ISV certification and a billion-color screen, the HP EliteBook 8740w is HP's top-of-the-line offering for serious professional needs. Buy it now...
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80%
maximumpc.com
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:42
It’s difficult to pick just one standout feature of the HP EliteBook 8740w mobile workstation. Certainly a bright, 17-inch, 10-bit LCD panel that’s capable of displaying more than 1 billion colors and remains visible at up to about a 170-degree offset...
Good Professionalcaliber display; sturdy build; great performance.
Bad Very expensive; heavy; poor battery life; middling SpecViewperf11.
80%
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:46
We'll look closer at a model equipped with an Intel Core i7-820QM processor, Nvidia's Quadro FX 2800M graphics and the gripping Dreamcolor IPS display . The configuration-related data are only partially applicable to differently configured models...
Good Excellent case stability, Comprehensive connectivity, Good expandability, Circumferential accessories optionally available, Very good keyboard, Display with a high contrast and vast color spectrum coverage, IPS display's high viewing angle stability, Very...
Bad Port distribution in the front area, Only one hard disk bay available, Short battery life with standard battery, Basic warranty without onsite service...
Bottom line It is accomplished. HP's top model of the business range has successfully completed our tests. The result Remarkable. The HP Elitebook 8740w clearly illustrates the limit between a "very good" and a just "only" good device.Once again, the notebook's most...
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91%
anandtech.com
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:49
Sometimes mainstream line-ups from notebook manufacturers just don't cut it. Thus far, Dell seems to be the only vendor interested in offering quality screens in their laptops, and you'll pay for the privilege. But there's another, admittedly more e...
Bottom line Let it be said that the HP EliteBook 8740w really is a fantastic piece of hardware. It's fast, extremely flexible and capable, and boasts a healthy amount of expansion and potential upgrades. You can configure it with the fastest mobile workstation graphi...
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0%
studiodaily.com
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:46:55
That may change with the introduction of the HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation. Perhaps you’ve looked into so-called mobile workstations before, but did any of them offer a 1,920x1,200-pixel 30-bit color display combined with a fast Intel Core i7...
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100%
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