This Buying Guide allows you to choose your
primary need, then compare the notebooks in that class to one
another based on a wide variety of criteria. The ratings are for the
specific category - Performance, Balanced Mobility and Ultra Light -
making it possible for you to easily compare across different
models.
On the move productivity, 14.1" display,
optimal balance of technology and mobility
Practical, 17-inch widescreen, Intel
processor
Perfect for this
type of customer
Business traveler who wants a
mobile 14.1", lighter weight notebook and a powerful AMD
processor
Business traveler who wants a
mobile 14.1", lighter weight notebook and an Intel
processor
Mobile professional who wants
a larger display and an Intel processor
Mobile professional who wants
a larger display and an AMD processor
Mobile professional looking
for comprehensive security, enhanced performance,
upgradeability, and maximum connectivity
Mobile professional looking
for the largest display possible at an affordable price
Key Features
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AMD dual core processors
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Thin, lightweight design
•
Broadband and Bluetooth wireless
options
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Intel Core 2 Duo processors
•
Thin, lightweight design
•
Broadband and Bluetooth wireless
options
•
Intel Core 2 Duo processors
•
Broadband and Bluetooth wireless options
•
Large 15.4" display
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AMD dual core processors
•
Broadband and Bluetooth wireless options
•
Large 15.4" display
•
Intel Core 2 Duo processors
•
Bluetooth wireless option
•
Broadband wireless option (user
upgradeable)
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Lightweight, starting at 4.7 lbs
•
UMA and discrete graphics options
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Up to 128MB dedicated memory
•
Intel Centrino Pro
option
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17" widescreen display
•
802.11 WiFi
•
ATI Mobility RadeonTM X1350 dedicated
graphics
•
Full size numeric keypad
•
Starting at only 6.5
lbs.
Display size (all
widescreen)
14.1"
14.1"
15.4"
15.4"
14.1"
17"
Weight - Starting
at
5.0 lbs.
5.0 lbs.
5.7 lbs.
5.7 lbs.
4.4 lbs.
6.5 lbs.
Battery life
up to 12 hours total battery life with
internal and optional Ultra
Capacity battery1
up to 14 hours total battery life with
internal and optional Ultra
Capacity battery1
up to 14 hours total battery life with
internal and optional Ultra
Capacity battery1
up to 12 hours total battery life with
internal and optional Ultra
Capacity battery1
up to 15 hours total battery life with
internal and optional Ultra
Capacity battery1
up to 3 hours with internal
battery1
Business class
service and support
HP Total Test
Process
HP 3D DriveGuard
HP DriveGuard
HP DuraKeys
Magnesium Panel
Cover, Display and Base
Discrete Graphics
HP QuickLook
Point Stick or dual
point
HP ProtectTools
Full drive
encryption
TPM 1.2 security
chip embedded
Integrated biometric
fingerprint reader
Wirelss Optimized
3-yr Worldwide
Limited Warranty available
Security
Better
Better
Better
Best
Portability
Best
Best
Better
Better
Best
Good
Battery Life
Better
Better
Better
Better
Best
Good
Wireless broadband
option available
Legend
Portability:
Weight & Size
Battery life:
Total hours of battery
life1
Security:
Hardware & Software
security features
1.
Battery life will vary depending on
the product, model, configuration, loaded apps, features and power
management settings. The maximum capacity of the battery will
decrease with time and usage. Requires separately purchased Ultra
Capacity Battery.
*Internet Price is the base price for online purchases direct from HP Canada.
Product currently not sold online may be purchased from a HP authorized retailer.
In this case, Internet Price is a suggested resale price. Your retailer may
sell for less.