HP ELITEBOOK 8440P LAPTOP: CORE i5 4GB RAM, 500 GB HDD

This is a strong Core i5 performance laptop that has stylish design and meets durability standards. It’s also attractive and feature-packed business laptop.

Product Details:

Processor : Intel Core i5

Processor Speed : 2.4GHz

Memory : 4GB RAM

Storage : 500GB HDD Drive :

Driver : CD / DVD Writer

Screen Size : 14 Inches

From the outside, the HP EliteBook 8440p is practically identical to its workstation sibling, the Elitebook 8440W .Inside, however, are features more suited to on-the-go executives rather than graphic designers. Gone are the discrete graphics of the workstation, but in exchange, users get about 4.5 hours of battery life. (And you can always upgrade to an eight-cell battery for more juice.) A classy and durable metal case, Core i5 graphics, and an excellent keyboard  to make this  one of the best business systems money can buy.

Design

The 8440p continues in the same aesthetic tradition as other EliteBooks (such as last year’s 6930p): the lid and palm rest are made of anodized aluminum, and the keyboard area is a matte black plastic

Keyboard and Touchpad

Since its previous EliteBooks, HP changed the key design slightly; no longer are the keys the traditional chamfered style, nor are they chiclet-shaped. Rather, they’re a combination of the two: while abutting one another at their base, the keys tier up in a terraced fashion. We found the layout to be comfortable and fairly quiet. The keyboard boasts HP’s DuraKey finish, which help prevent wear over the long term.

Display and Audio

Our 8440p’s matte display came in the 1366 x 768-pixel configuration; this resolution was more than sufficient, and colors were bright and sharp, but those who desire more pixels can opt for a 1600 x 900-resolution display. The lid of the 14-inch screen can dip back 180 degrees from the closed position; at 40 degrees from the vertical, images started to reverse. However, side-to-side viewing angles were excellent.

Business Features

The metal lid on the 8440p is not just for looks; it also helps protect the notebook from the hazards of travel, being able to withstand up to 300 pounds of pressure. Also, a spill-resistant keyboard with drains keeps small amounts of liquid from damaging the system

Ports and Webcam

On the right side of the 8440p is a DVD drive, Ethernet, modem, and a combo eSATA/USB 2.0 port that can provide juice to USB-powered devices even when the system is off. On the left are three more USB ports, FireWire, headphone and mic, and an ExpressCard/54 slot. On the front edge is an SD Card reader, and on the back is VGA and DisplayPort connections for outputting video to a larger screen.

Performance

Outfitted with a 2.4-GHz Intel Core i5-520M processor, 4GB of RAM – 500GB hard drive, the 8440p passes all the necessary test. Its a powerful laptop that would  be definitely recommended

Verdict

For business users on a budget, the HP EliteBook 8440p represents a very good bargain. You get excellent Core i5 performance, decent battery life, and a stylish, sturdy chassis