HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M Windows 7 Professional Black

  • Brand : HP
  • Product family : EliteBook
  • Product series : 8000
  • Product name : EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation
  • Product code : WD938EA#ABH
  • Category : Laptops
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  • Info modified on : 07 Mar 2024 15:34:52
  • 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 Mobile Workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M Windows 7 Professional Black :

    Intel Core i5-540M (2.53GHz, 3MB L3), 17" LED WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 4GB DDR3 SDRAM, 500GB SATA II 7200 rpm, DVD+/-RW SuperMulti DL LightScribe, Intel 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, 2 MP webcam, Windows 7 Professional 64

  • HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M Windows 7 Professional Black :

    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 Mobile Workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M Windows 7 Professional Black :

    HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation, Intel® Core™ i5, 2.53 GHz, 43.2 cm (17"), 1920 x 1200 pixels, 4 GB, Windows 7 Professional

  • Long summary description HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M 43.2 cm (17") 4 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M Windows 7 Professional Black :

    HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation. Processor family: Intel® Core™ i5, Processor model: i5-540M, Processor frequency: 2.53 GHz. Display diagonal: 43.2 cm (17"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels. Internal memory: 4 GB. Optical drive type: DVD Super Multi DL. On-board graphics card model: Intel® HD Graphics, Discrete graphics card model: NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M. Operating system installed: Windows 7 Professional. Product colour: Black. Weight: 3.57 kg

Specs
Design
Product colour Black
Country of origin China
Display
Display diagonal 43.2 cm (17")
Display resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels
LED backlight
Native aspect ratio 16:10
Processor
Processor manufacturer Intel
Processor family Intel® Core™ i5
Processor generation Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model i5-540M
Processor cores 2
Processor threads 4
Processor boost frequency 3.07 GHz
Processor frequency 2.53 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
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
Processor technology Intel Centrino 2 w/ vPro
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) 19
ECC supported by processor
Memory
Memory upgrade 32 GB
Internal memory 4 GB
Memory clock speed 1333 MHz
Maximum internal memory 32 GB
Storage
HDD interface SATA II
HDD speed 7200 RPM
Optical drive type DVD Super Multi DL
Card reader integrated
Graphics
Discrete graphics card model NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M
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
Maximum graphics card memory 1.024 GB
Audio
Audio system HD Audio
Number of built-in speakers 2
Audio included High Definition Audio, stereo speakers, stereo headphone/line out, stereo microphone in, integrated dual-microphone array, touch-sensitive controls for volume up, volume down, and mute
Network
Wi-Fi
Networking features Intel Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000 NIC)
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
I/O ports 2 USB 2.0; 2 USB 3.0; 1 1394a; 1 AC power; 1 DisplayPort; 1 docking connector; 1 eSATA; 1 RJ-11; 1 RJ-45; 1 secondary battery connector; 1 stereo headphone/line-out; 1 stereo microphone in; 1 VGA-in
Modem (RJ-11) ports 1
TV-out
Performance
Motherboard chipset Intel® QM57 Express
Keyboard
Keyboard type Spill-resistant keyboard with drain
Keyboard layout QWERTY
Software
Operating system installed Windows 7 Professional
Processor special features
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)

Processor special features
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
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 43544
Conflict-Free processor
Battery
Number of battery cells 8
Security
Cable lock slot
Cable lock slot type Kensington
Security management description McAfee Security Solution, HP ProtectTools Security Manager, HP Fingerprint Sensor, Integrated Smart Card Reader, Enhanced Pre-Boot Security, HP SpareKey, One-Step Logon, Setup Password, DriveLock Password, TPM 1.2 Embedded Security Chip, TPM Enhanced DriveLock, HP Disk Sanitizer, Kensington Lock slot, Support for Computrace LoJack Pro for HP ProtectTools, optional HP Privacy Filter, optional Computrace LoJack Pro Premium for HP ProtectTools with GPS Tracking
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Certificates
Certification MCAD: AutoDesk (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Alias Studio, Map 3D, Civil 3D), Bentley (In Roads XM, MicroStation, Navigator), CEI, CoCreate OneSpace, Dassault CATIA V5, ICEM Surf, Intelligent Light, MSC Software (MSC.Patran, SimXpert), PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire, Sensable, Siemans PLMS (NX, NX I-deas, Solid Edge, TeamCenter Visualisation), Solidworks; DCC: Adobe (Premiere, After effects, Encore, Photoshop), AutoDesk (3DS MAX/Combustion, Maya), Avid (Xpress Pro, Media Composer), SoftImage XSI; GIS: ESRI ArcGIS; Oil and Gas: Landmark R5000, Paradigm EPOS, GoCAD, Schlumberger (GeoFrame, Petrel), SeismicMicro Technology
Weight & dimensions
Width 397.5 mm
Depth 285.5 mm
Height (front) 3.65 cm
Weight 3.57 kg
Hard drive
Storage drive type 500 GB 7200 rpm SATA II
Other features
Wireless technology Intel 802.11a/b/g/n; HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Technology
LightScribe
Infrared data port
Graphics card family NVIDIA
Type PC
Dimensions (WxDxH) 397.5 x 285.5 x 36.5 mm
Power requirements 150W Smart AC adapter; 120W Smart AC adapter; 90W Smart AC adapter; HP Fast Charge
Battery type 8-cell (68 WHr) Long Life Lithium-Ion Battery
Docking solution HP WKS Docking Station, HP Advanced WKS Docking Station, HP Display and Notebook Stand, HP Adjustable Display Stand
Expansion slots 1 Express Card/54; 1 Smart Card Reader; 1 Media Card Reader
TV-in port
Compatible operating systems Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 32; Genuine Windows Vista Enterprise 64; Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
HDD controller type Solid State Drive SED SATA II (7200 rpm) SATA II (7200 rpm)
Maximum HDD capacity 320 GB
Minimum storage drive space 250 GB
Internal modem
TV tuner integrated
Modem speed 56 Kbit/s
Modem type 56K v.92 modem
Intel segment tagging Enterprise
Reviews
Updated:
2015-01-14 11:39:03
Average rating:83
Uk has collected 22 expert reviews for HP EliteBook 8740w Mobile Workstation 43.2 cm (17") Intel® Core™ i5 i5-540M 4 GB NVIDIA® Quadro® FX 2800M Windows 7 Professional Black 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.
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2015-01-14 11:38:33
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...
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2015-01-14 11:38:40
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:
2015-01-14 11:39:03
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:
2015-01-14 11:38:40
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:
2015-01-14 11:38:40
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:
2015-01-14 11:38:40
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:
2015-01-14 11:38:40
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...
maximumpc.com
Updated:
2015-01-14 11:38:40
Average rating:80
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...
  • Professionalcaliber display; sturdy build; great performance.
  • Very expensive; heavy; poor battery life; middling SpecViewperf11.
technogog.com
Updated:
2015-01-14 11:38:47
Average rating:90
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...
  • Aesthetically it looks great, Excellent keyboard, Decent performance, Beautiful screen...
  • battery life...
  • 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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