HP Probook 4710S Laptop PC Reviews
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HP sells a number of models under the ProBook line, and the 17.3-inch ProBook 4710s is the current top of the range. For a price starting at AU$1899, you get an Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 2.53GHz processor, 3GB of RAM, a choice of 250GB or 500GB hard drives (our test model had the 500GB version), 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 video, 802.11n networking, Bluetooth and gigabit Ethernet. Four USB ports are provided, which almost feels titchy when you consider that the average netbook carries three and is about a sixth the size. HP does fill some of the space with an HDMI-out port, although frankly this particular laptop's going to dwarf just about any HDMI-compliant source you choose to plug it into.
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Specifications:
- 17.3" LED Backlit HD+ Display
- Intel Celeron or Core 2 Duo Processor
- Up to 8GB DDR2 Memory
- Up to 500 GB SATA II Hard Drive
- Optional 2.0 Megapixel Webcam
- DVD+/-RW SuperMulti or Blu-Ray ROM Drive
- ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 Graphics
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slots: Expresscard/34 Slot, Media Card Reader
- Inputs/Outputs: 4 x USB, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x VGA, 1 x Microphone, 1 x Headphone
- Battery Life: Up to 4.5 hours
- Weight: Starting at 6.8 lbs.
- Windows 7 Professional
- Glossy Noir Finish
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By the time you read this the ProBook should come with a Windows 7 upgrade option, but our test unit technically came with Vista Business. We say technically, because the default configuration comes with the downgrade to Windows XP Professional pre-installed. If you're not a fan of Vista — and we could be churlish and say that nobody is — that's a solid time saver, but if you required Vista it could be a touch annoying. It also features HP's Disk Sanitizer software for secure file deletion and the usual trial AV software that virtually any notebook seems to come with whether you ask for it or not — in the ProBook's case it's McAfee Total Protection.
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The HP 4710s battery has to be one of the most stylish notebooks I have seen in a long time, and everyone I have shown it too love how it looks. It’s as HP has created the perfect blend to accommodate the user who wants one system for both work and play.
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It has to be one of the sexiest business notebooks I have ever seen, heck it probably looks better than a lot of Consumer notebooks available.
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Its sleek sophisticated design will appeal to everyone especially in the Noir (black) and Merlot (dark red). While you may think the Merlot is more of a women’s color, it’s kind of a man’s red so it would go both ways.
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Once the laptop is open, you'll notice that the upper side is divided in three parts. First of all, the innovative keyboard attracts attention by its single key layout and the glossy surface of the keyboard area. In contrary, the part in front of the keyboard got a matte surface. Nevertheless, it is equally prone to fingerprints and smudge as the glossy parts. The third part, above the keyboard, houses the loudspeakers, the power switch, and the HP QuickLook (Instant-On operating system) button and is completely designed as speaker grill.
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Besides the non-uniform design, also the quality of the case does not completely meet our expectations. Lifting the base unit at the right corner or applying medium force there, you'll hear an annoying noise. The same is true for the central area of the loudspeaker grill. At least, the keyboard does not give too much. Quite the contrary, the pressure is more or less evenly spread, whereas the area of the F-G-H-keys springs most.
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The 4710s comes with a spacious 500GB hard drive, a multiformat DVD burner, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity. You also get a 5-in-1 memory card reader and an ExpressCard slot, though it’s the narrow-format 34mm variety rather than 54mm, which is an odd choice on a desktop replacement. As for ports, you get four USB ports, LAN and modem jacks, and VGA and HDMI outputs (HDMI is a particularly nice touch on a business notebook). Given that there’s room on the edges, an eSATA port would have been nice. HP does not offer an embedded wireless broadband option on this platform as it does with the smaller ProBook 4510s, though that’s less of an issue given the ProBook 4710s battery is unlikely to see much road use because of its size.
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The 17.3-inch (1600 x 900 display) looked bright when we watched the season finale of The Office on Hulu. Thanks to the matte finish, we comfortably watched from an oblique side angle, although the picture looked overexposed and washed out when we dipped the screen forward.
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Although the speaker strip takes up an awful lot of space on the keyboard deck, the volume is hardly booming; it was loud enough for us to hear the show we were watching, but not nearly loud enough for an engrossing movie-watching or game-playing experience. And, as for the sound quality, its speakers sounded slightly tinny when we played the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army.”
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The design of the ProBook 4710s is a mixture of glossy and matte black plastics ... almost as if some HP designers tried to combine the all-black look of the ThinkPads with the style of the higher-priced HP EliteBook series.
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As expected, build quality isn't quite up to the standards of the EliteBook line -- the alloy construction found in the EliteBooks has been replaced with a plastic chassis in the ProBook series. The new chicklet-style keyboard seems firm, but pressing on some keys reveals minor flex in the underlying keyboard. The 17.3-inch LED-backlit display features a 16:9 screen ratio (1600x900 resolution) and the matte screen surface should be well received by anyone who uses this notebook under bright lights or direct sunlight. The screen brightness likewise appears to be more than adequate for most users.
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The speakers on the battery for ProBook 4710s, like the speakers on the smaller 4510s, fail to impress. HP generally scores well with our editorial staff based on the quality of the speakers used in their notebooks. Unfortunately, while the audio quality from the 4710s is good enough for watching a webcast or hearing system sounds, the built-in speakers lack a full range of highs, middles, and lows. The highest volume settings are loud enough to fill an office with sound for a presentation, but audio begins to sound distorted at higher volume levels.
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There are far less ports than you'll find on the Acer, but the four USB ports still offer good connectivity. There's also a VGA port for connecting older monitors and projectors, as well as a 4-in-1 memory card reader and ExpressCard slot. 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are both in place.
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While it lacks the full-on media credentials of the Acer or Sony's VAIO laptops, the HP ProBook 4710s remains a good choice for anyone who wants a machine as suited to a life on the road as it is in the home.
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