HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M 43.2 cm (17") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB AMD FirePro M7820 Windows 7 Professional Silver

  • Brand : HP
  • Product family : EliteBook
  • Product series : 8000
  • Product name : 8740w
  • Product code : WD759EA#ABH
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Warranty: : 3 years carry-in (pick-up and return in some countries (upgrades available, sold separately)) 1 yearon primary battery
  • Long product name HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M 43.2 cm (17") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB AMD FirePro M7820 Windows 7 Professional Silver :

    Intel Core i7-640M (2.8GHz, 4MB L3), 17" LED WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 500GB 7200 rpm SATA II, DVD±RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe, Blu-ray ROM DVD±RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe, ATI FirePro M7820, Intel 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, 2 MP webcam, Windows 7 Professional 64

  • HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M 43.2 cm (17") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB AMD FirePro M7820 Windows 7 Professional Silver :

    The powerful HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation with ISV certifications handles demanding applications and graphics with ease. Get precise color control on the 43,2 cm (17.0") diagonal display with advanced features including optional HP DreamColor.

    Features

    - Maximize on-screen performance with your choice of ATI or NVIDIA’s ISV-certified workstation graphics with up to 1GB of VRAM.
    - Produce accurate color on the 43,2 cm (17.0") diagonal LED with optional HP DreamColor display technology that supports over 1 billion active colors.
    - Create an expansive desktop workspace or enjoy a super‐high resolution environment with multi-display support, and enjoy the optional backlit keyboard (select localisations only) that simplifies typing in low light.
    - Boost performance when you need it most with your choice of Intell® Core™ i5 and i7 processors including and Extreme Edition option, and support for up to 16 GB of system memory.
    - Keep your applications running smoothly by optimizing your digital content and design platforms with HP Performance Advisor.
    - Transfer data up to 5x faster than USB 2.0 with two USB 3.0 ports.
    - Travel confidently with the HP DuraCase with magnesium-alloy structure, hardened steel pin axels and scratch-resistant HP DuraFinish.

  • Short summary description HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M 43.2 cm (17") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB AMD FirePro M7820 Windows 7 Professional Silver :

    HP EliteBook 8740w, Intel® Core™ i7, 2.8 GHz, 43.2 cm (17"), 1920 x 1200 pixels, 4 GB, 500 GB

  • Long summary description HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M 43.2 cm (17") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB AMD FirePro M7820 Windows 7 Professional Silver :

    HP EliteBook 8740w. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i7, Processor model: i7-640M, Processor frequency: 2.8 GHz. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB, Internal memory type: DDR3-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 500 GB, Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi DL. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics, Discrete graphics card model: AMD FirePro M7820. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Product colour: Silver. Weight: 3.57 kg

Specs
Design
Product colour Silver
Country of origin China
Display
Display diagonal 43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels
HD type Full HD
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation Intel® Core™ i7
Processor model i7-640M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 3.46 GHz
Processor frequency 2.8 GHz
System bus rate 2.5 GT/s
Processor cache 4 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Processor socket BGA 1288
Processor lithography 32 nm
Processor operating modes 64-bit
Processor series Intel Core i7-600 Mobile Series
Processor codename Arrandale
Bus type DMI
FSB Parity
Stepping K0
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) 21
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Internal memory 4 GB
Internal memory type DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed 1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory 16 GB
Storage
Total storage capacity 500 GB
HDD interface SATA II
HDD speed 7200 RPM
Optical drive type DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model AMD FirePro M7820
On-board graphics card
Discrete graphics card
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 Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Network
Wi-Fi
Networking features Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 2.1+EDR
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
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity 1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports 1
Headphone outputs 1
S/PDIF out port
Microphone in
Docking connector
Charging port type DC-in jack
ExpressCard slot
CardBus PCMCIA slot type
SmartCard slot
Modem (RJ-11) ports 1

Ports & interfaces
TV-out
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® QM57 Express
Keyboard
Pointing device Touchpad
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Software
Operating system installed Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 1.0
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)
Intel Clear Video Technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Intel® Insider™
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)
Intel Trusted Execution Technology
Intel Enhanced Halt State
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Intel Demand Based Switching
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)
Intel 64
Execute Disable Bit
Idle States
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Processor package size rPGA 37.5x 37.5, BGA 34x28
Supported instruction sets SSE4.1/4.2
Processor code SLBTN
Physical Address Extension (PAE) 36 bit
CPU configuration (max) 1
Embedded options available
Graphics & IMC lithography 45 nm
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology
Intel FDI Technology
Intel Rapid Storage Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Processor ARK ID 49666
Conflict-Free processor
Battery
Number of battery cells 8
Battery life (max) 3.5 h
Security
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Width 397.5 mm
Depth 285.5 mm
Height (front) 3.65 cm
Weight 3.57 kg
Other features
LightScribe
Infrared data port
Graphics card family AMD
Type PC
Display LCD
TV-in port
Internal modem
TV tuner integrated
Intel segment tagging Enterprise
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-03 02:32:59
Average rating:83
Uk has collected 22 expert reviews for HP EliteBook 8740w Intel® Core™ i7 i7-640M 43.2 cm (17") Full HD 4 GB DDR3-SDRAM 500 GB AMD FirePro M7820 Windows 7 Professional Silver 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.
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2011-11-04 19:58:54
Average rating:70
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 build quality, quad-core Intel Core i7 CPU, 8GB RAM, powerful graphics, USB 3.0, fast I/O performance...
  • Keyboard is poor, very expensive...
  • 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...
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2012-02-02 01:12:22
Average rating:70
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...
  • 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...
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2012-12-04 06:54:08
Average rating:80
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...
  • 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...
dv.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 02:32:56
Average rating:0
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...
notebookreview.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 02:32:56
Average rating:70
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...
  • High performance, Durable chassis, Eyefinity multidisplay option...
  • Flexible keyboard, Weak battery life, Thick and heavy...
  • 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...
techreviewsource.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 02:32:56
Average rating:80
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...
  • 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...
  • Short battery life.
pcmag.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 02:32:57
Average rating:80
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...
  • 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.
  • Short battery life.
  • 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...
icrontic.com
Updated:
2011-08-03 02:32:57
Average rating:0
This is the final part of our in-depth look at the HP EliteBook 8740W. The story begins here. Back in November, I got my hands on the HP EliteBook 8740W mobile workstation. I’ve been using it every single day, almost all day, since then. I’ve used it...
notebookcheck.net
Updated:
2011-08-03 02:32:58
Average rating:91
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...
  • 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...
  • Port distribution in the front area, Only one hard disk bay available, Short battery life with standard battery, Basic warranty without onsite service...
  • 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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