HP EliteBook 8440p

HP EliteBook 8440p is a striking notebook pc that’s been specifically customized to meet the needs of the business user while on the go. Essentially it offers all round features and specs with greater emphasis being made on the particular notebook aspects that impress business users.

For instance, the HP EliteBook 8440p comes packaged in a rugged design which is meant to ensure that the pc remains intact and free from damage regardless of the bumps or knocks it encounters. Besides the fact that it has been build to last, this laptop has a business-class keyboard that allows for stress free typing.

 

With a 14 inch screen, you can also practice multitasking to some extent using this model with prospects of higher productivity as it moreover delivers a speedy performance. You may additionally want to keep in mind that this notebook has a reasonably long battery life especially when compared to a number of competitors in the same class.

 

Design

HP EliteBook 8440p has an elegant look and feel with its design being not much different from that of the EliteBook 8440w. It comes in a tough metal case and the lid virtually has sharp edges. The palmrest together with the lid are made from anodized aluminum. The considerably strong aluminum material has contributed a lot towards its rugged nature.

 

The screen displays up to 14 inches and at the top bezel there is a 2.0MP webcam. Weighing at approximately 5.2 pounds, this notebook is not too heavy considering its sturdy build quality. It is also possible to easily fit it into your laptop bag with dimensions of 1.2 × 13.2 × 9.3 inches (HWD).

 

HP EliteBook 8440p has a matte black full sized keyboard that is terrific to use for heavy typing. The keyboard’s palmrest is in addition large and spacious giving more comfort to your wrists as you type.

 

Well the keyboard is not exactly backlit but the user can still type comfortably in dim lit environments because on the right side of the webcam, there is a tiny light which makes the keys on the keyboard easily visible. However on the downside, the keyboard has a small touchpad.

 

Features

1. Operating System: MS Windows 7 Professional (64-bit)

2. Processor: 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5-520M

3. RAM: 2GB (upgradable to 8GB)

4. Hard Drive Size: 250GB (SATA Hard Drive)

5. Hard Drive Speed: 7,200rpm

6. Screen Display Size: 14”

7. Native Resolution: 1366 × 768

8. Touchpad Size: 2.8 × 1.4 inches

9. Graphics Card: Intel GMA HD

10. Video Memory: Shared

11. Optical Drive DVD /-RW

12. Optical Drive Speed: 8X

13. Bluetooth 2.1

14. Webcam: 2.0MP

15. Optional fingerprint reader

16. USB Ports: 3

17. Other Ports: VGA, Ethernet, DisplayPort, eSATA/USB, Firewire, Headphone/Mic jack

18. Card Slots: ExpressCard, SD memory card

19. Weight: 5.2 Ibs

20. Height: 1.2 inches

21. Width: 13.2 inches

22. Depth: 9.3 inches

23. Battery Life: 4.5 hours

24. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n

 

Pros

It delivers a solid performance. The sturdy design makes it durable. HP EliteBook 8440p has an excellent keyboard for typing. Lastly, it has a stylish premium design and quality speakers.

 

Cons

The trackpad is a bit cramped up. The laptop runs hot after a long use on the underside. It has an average battery life. The graphics could use some improvements.

 

Conclusion

HP EliteBook 8440p is a durable notebook, comes with great features and offers fast performance. It is a worthy investement for any business user.